SimpsonHaugh Open Lecture

Thursday 26 November 2026

5pm - 8pm

Broadcasting Place B Room 506

Join us for a talk with SimpsonHaugh, the practice behind iconic projects like Beetham Tower, Deansgate Square and One Blackfriars, exploring their impact on Manchester, Leeds and beyond. Part of the Leeds School of Architectures Open Lecture Seri

SimpsonHaugh a practice famously known for defining the Manchester skyline with developments such as the Beetham Tower, Deansgate Square and the unique One Blackfriars in London, will be coming in to give us a talk about the practice and some of their most known projects. 

It’s an incredible opportunity for our society to have the practice in, especially with how they have been heavily involved in evolving cities like Manchester since the early 2000s and Leeds with their Jackson House high-rise.

Part of the Leeds School of Architectures Open Lecture Series.

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