Two well-established Stoke-on-Trent architecture firms are joining forces to create a new business.

Mode Architects and Byatt Oliver are merging to form Inc Architects and will be based at Mode's existing second-floor office on Piccadilly in Hanley.

The new practice brings together Kim Mountford, who has been working in the industry for 13 years and running Mode Architects for eight years, and David Byatt, who has 24 years' experience and founded Byatt Oliver 12 years ago.

Kim said: "We realised that our ethos, approach and goals were so closely aligned that we could achieve more together. We're keeping everything that has made our practices successful – including our staff and our culture – but we're adding even more strength and depth.

"As a team we want to do good things and change things for the better – it's threaded through everything we do. We are passionate about social value and giving back to the community."

The merged team will comprise seven staff, with plans to recruit an additional role in the coming months.

The company will continue to hold some events and meetings at the Old Chapel in Etruria which was previously used by Byatt Oliver.

David added: "We want clients to see us as a valuable partner in every project, from the first idea to the final handover.

"We can provide solutions to problems that people don't realise they have and help clients get the best possible outcomes."

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