Design in Progress Material Stories at Buile Hill Mansion

Every successful hospitality project is built on layers of story, texture, and intention. At Buile Hill Mansion in Salford, these layers are beginning to reveal themselves through the careful selection of materials that honour the building’s history while embracing modern hospitality.

Buile Hill Mansion, a Grade II listed building constructed between 1825 and 1827 for Manchester’s first mayor, Thomas Potter, is undergoing a significant transformation. Empty since 2000, and once home to the Lancashire Mining Museum, it’s now being restored in collaboration with Salford City Council to open as an intimate hospitality venue in early 2026.

Our design pays homage to the mansion’s rich Georgian architecture. Original features including ornate staircases, layered cornicing, and etched glass panels, are being carefully preserved and integrated. Material palettes pair tonal contrasts and tactile upholstery with classic motifs and natural surfaces, creating an atmosphere that connects past and present.

This project reminds us that atmosphere begins long before the first guest arrives. Through considered choices, Buile Hill Mansion is being brought back to life with a design that celebrates its history and offers contemporary comfort.

More to come as this project continues to take shape.