Fairhursts partners with Menu for Change for their annual At Home event
At BondBryan:Fairhursts, we believe that architecture is about more than just buildings—it’s about the communities we shape and the impact we leave behind.
That philosophy was at the heart of this year’s At Home event, where we helped launch Menu for Change Greater Manchester to support a more sustainable and equitable food system.
Shaping Communities Beyond Buildings
With over 100 guests from across the property and construction sector, our At Home event was a chance to reflect on the future—not just of our practice, now part of the wider Bond Bryan Group, but of the wider industry.
We took the opportunity to use this gathering as a platform to support Menu for Change, an initiative led by Open Kitchen, in partnership with GM Environment Fund and Marketing Manchester. This new scheme helps businesses reduce food waste at corporate events and redirect the savings to fund community food-growing projects, ensuring long-term access to fresh, nutritious food for those who need it most.
“We are asking businesses to make small but meaningful changes—reducing waste, rounding up their catering bill, or adding a ‘virtual course’—to redirect funds to community food-growing projects. Our goal is to raise £3 million over the next three years to support long-term food security across Greater Manchester.”
More Than Design
This approach resonated deeply with our more than design ethos. For us, this means looking beyond the physical aspects of architecture to consider the wider context of our work. A commitment to sustainability as designers of the built environment isn’t just about materials and energy efficiency—it’s about rethinking consumption, eliminating waste, and designing for long-term resilience.
That’s why supporting Menu for Change’s launch was an opportunity we were excited to jump on. It’s an excellent extension of our broader commitment to creating spaces, communities, and systems that are built to support the people who rely on them every day.
We believe that change doesn’t happen in isolation. It requires the property sector taking an active role in addressing the challenges faced by local communities, and thinking laterally about how we can tackle these complex issues. By making intentional choices in how we all invest in a healthier better future for our communities, we can drive real, tangible impact.
“At BondBryan:Fairhursts, we don’t see ourselves just as architects and designers—we see ourselves as part of a larger movement to build healthier, more resilient communities.”
If you’d like to join us in participating in this initiative, visit the Open Kitchen Greater Manchester website.
Thank you to everyone who joined us on the night, and to everyone who made the event possible.
