A very special celebration.
On Thursday 6 November 2025, the Manchester Society of Architects welcomed over 200 guests to the iconic Albert Hall Manchester for a very special celebration – our 160th Anniversary Dinner.
The evening brought together architects, partners, supporters, and friends of the Society, including a number of past MSA Presidents, to mark this significant milestone in our history. Guests enjoyed arrival drinks beneath the venue’s spectacular vaulted ceilings before sitting down for a black-tie dinner, live entertainment, and an evening of connection across the architectural community.
As part of our commitment to social impact, we were proud to partner with the Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity for this year’s dinner. Thanks to the generosity of our guests – and the many companies who kindly donated raffle prizes – we raised vital funds to support work tackling homelessness and rough sleeping across the region.
A highlight of the evening was the announcement of the inaugural MSA 160 People’s Favourite Building Award, launched earlier this year to celebrate the architectural projects that have shaped Manchester’s built environment. After strong engagement from the architectural community and the general public, we were delighted to reveal the Royal Exchange Theatre as the overall winner – a building that continues to stand as one of Manchester’s most iconic and loved architectural achievements.
The evening closed with live music from Groove Garden, as members of the profession – from students to senior leaders – joined together on the dance floor to celebrate 160 years of architectural creativity and collaboration in Manchester.
We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who attended, to our partners for their continued support, and to the entire MSA Committee, whose dedication, energy, and time make events like this possible.
Here’s to the next chapter – and the next 160 years of the MSA.
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