UK’s leading architectural practice for sustainability and design
1
Stirling Prize
535
Homes Delivered
23
Towns and Cities
1000+
Zero Carbon Homes by 2026
1000+
Zero Carbon Homes by 2028
52
Industry Awards
26
Years Leading on Sustainability
Park Hill Phase 2
Clay Field
Park Hill Phase 2
Goldsmith Street
Queens’ College
Bridgewater Triangle
Why Us
We are UK leaders in environmental and socially inclusive design across multiple sectors – including Housing, Education, Mixed-Use, Masterplanning, Leisure & Retrofit. Our combined expertise & experience sets us apart – and means we design buildings beautifully with sustainability as their DNA.
We lay out our thinking in a comprehensible, accessible, enjoyable, process so clients understand the thinking behind every choice.
“Mikhail Riches have been an absolute pleasure to work alongside on each project. They have great pride in the work they do and bring their passion for strong place making into every decision that we collectively make.”
Michael JonesHead of Housing Delivery & Management at City of York Council (2022)
“The fact that we have appointed Mikhail Riches to continue working with us on Phases 4 & 5 to complete this complex multi-phase project demonstrates clearly that we are highly satisfied and would have no hesitation in recommending them to other clients.”
Mark LathamRegeneration Director at Urban Splash (2023)
“The team are enormously talented and seem to understand modern living and what people
want whilst also producing fantastic architecture that tugs at the heart strings. Despite this
fact, Mikhail Riches lack any arrogance and are thoroughly sensitive to you as the client and
your needs”
John McDonaldStanhope PLC (2016)
“The selection of Mikhail Riches was a reflection of their high quality submission along with their understanding of the brief, their enthusiasm for the project and commitment to working collaboratively.”
Andrew TurnbullSenior Development Officer at Norwich City Council (2019)
“I have been consistently impressed with Mikhail Riches’ highly collaborative approach, which has brought fresh perspectives, cohesion and innovative solutions to the project.”
Carla SmythDesign Principal at the LLDC (2020)
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