Urban Splash is a British company which regenerates decaying industrial warehouses, mills, Victorian terraced houses and other buildings. These buildings have been converted into places where people can live, work and play. The company has its head office in Castlefield, Manchester. but works across the country.
The company has won 316 awards to date for its work in transforming these scheme, 46 of which have been awarded by the RIBA, this is the most any developer has received from the institute. It is currently shortlisted for more awards including three from the Daily Telegraph British Homes Awards.
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