Designing buildings, enriching lives
Leach Rhodes Walker is a 90-person strong architectural design studio with main offices in Manchester and London. The practice has been operating for over 60 years and is active in all commercial sectors throughout the UK and Europe, and has now started work in the USA for one of our Hotel clients.
Our Expertise
Our portfolio of work ranges in value from 250,000 to over 500m, with typical project values between 20m to 80m. We are particularly active in the residential and hotel sectors, but with a significant workload in leisure, retail, PBSA, office, and MSCP's. Our team of creative and imaginative designers, along with experienced technical staff, work together to provide environmentally considerate, high-quality buildings and places that meet client and stakeholder requirements and positively add to the built environment.
Our Services
We offer a range of services, including architecture, masterplanning, interior design, and 3D graphics. Our team is skilled in mixing creativity with commercial realism, working mainly for established clients in both the private and public sectors. We have a strong reputation for balancing commercial requirements with innovative design solutions. We are energetic and enthusiastic, and no matter what the project, size, or location, we can assemble a team with the right skills that will be dedicated to the effective delivery of your aspirations.
Sectors We Work In
We have a diverse range of sectors that we work in, including residential, hotels, offices, leisure, retail, car parks, student residential, implementation, airports, education, industrial, and public sector. We have built a strong reputation in each of these sectors, and our team has the expertise and knowledge to deliver high-quality projects that meet our clients' needs.
General Sentiment
The reviews convey a sense of dissatisfaction and criticism towards the company, with both reviewers expressing negative opinions about their experiences.
Criticisms
- Lack of Modernisation: One reviewer believes the company needs to modernise drastically to move in the right direction, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Poor Job Allocation: Another reviewer was dissatisfied with the job allocation process, feeling that they were given too many unrelated tasks, whereas others were assigned fewer tasks related to their expertise.
- Poor Employee Relations: The same reviewer felt undervalued and unappreciated by the company, in contrast to their current employer, which shows more appreciation for its employees.
- Unpleasant Colleagues: There were a few unpleasant colleagues, which added to the negative experience.
Suggested Improvements
- Increased Staff Involvement: One reviewer suggests allowing more staff to get involved at different levels to bring about positive change.
