Lancashire Architects Lecture Series - Make Architects

Lancashire Architects Lecture Series - Make Architects

Central Methodist ChurchPreston, England
Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm GMT
Overview

Lancashire Architects host Pete Matcham Partner at Make Architects.

Lancashire Architects host Pete Matcham Partner at Make Architects to discuss the completion of their redevelopment of a 2.4-acre site in Blackpool into a state-of-the-art workplace for more than 3,000 employees from the Department for Work and Pensions. Part of a new business and civic quarter in Blackpool’s town centre, this 7-storey purpose-built hub will help streamline the Civil Service’s administrative functions, drive footfall in the area and support the city’s overall economic growth.

Pete Matcham joined Make in 2012 and has more than 20 years’ experience as an architect. During his time here, he has focussed on workplace and education schemes, including leading the design and delivery of the RIBA award-winning Big Data Institute for the University of Oxford as well as 80 Charlotte Street, One Leadenhall and most recently King Street, Blackpool.

Please join us for welcome drinks at the Central Methodist Church in Preston from 17:30 on Tuesday 17th of February with the event starting at 18:00.

If you have any questions, please contact lancashirearchitectssociety@outlook.com.


Image Credit: Make Architects.


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  • We will be photographing this event and the images may be used to publicise future RIBA events.
  • By accepting an invitation or purchasing a ticket you consent to being photographed, filmed or recorded as a visitor attending the event.
  • On entry to the event you agree to accept and abide by any venue rules.
  • The RIBA reserves the right to refuse admission to any ticket holder.
  • The details you provide will be used in line with the RIBA's GDPR obligations. For information on how we will handle your personal data please see our Privacy Policy

Lancashire Architects host Pete Matcham Partner at Make Architects.

Lancashire Architects host Pete Matcham Partner at Make Architects to discuss the completion of their redevelopment of a 2.4-acre site in Blackpool into a state-of-the-art workplace for more than 3,000 employees from the Department for Work and Pensions. Part of a new business and civic quarter in Blackpool’s town centre, this 7-storey purpose-built hub will help streamline the Civil Service’s administrative functions, drive footfall in the area and support the city’s overall economic growth.

Pete Matcham joined Make in 2012 and has more than 20 years’ experience as an architect. During his time here, he has focussed on workplace and education schemes, including leading the design and delivery of the RIBA award-winning Big Data Institute for the University of Oxford as well as 80 Charlotte Street, One Leadenhall and most recently King Street, Blackpool.

Please join us for welcome drinks at the Central Methodist Church in Preston from 17:30 on Tuesday 17th of February with the event starting at 18:00.

If you have any questions, please contact lancashirearchitectssociety@outlook.com.


Image Credit: Make Architects.


Terms and Conditions

  • We will be photographing this event and the images may be used to publicise future RIBA events.
  • By accepting an invitation or purchasing a ticket you consent to being photographed, filmed or recorded as a visitor attending the event.
  • On entry to the event you agree to accept and abide by any venue rules.
  • The RIBA reserves the right to refuse admission to any ticket holder.
  • The details you provide will be used in line with the RIBA's GDPR obligations. For information on how we will handle your personal data please see our Privacy Policy

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Highlights

  • 2 hours
  • In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Location

Central Methodist Church

Lune Street

Preston PR1 2NL

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