About…
What makes Stor_ tick? All the good stuff… honesty, integrity, creativity, sustainability, and most importantly… people.
Our mission is simple: to create thoughtful architecture that puts people and sustainability at its heart. We partner with developers, community groups, and homeowners to craft spaces that inspire and endure. Architecture in particular is rooted in social interaction so the design and delivery of spaces and places that really, genuinely work for the people that use them is everything. Our aim… keep it simple and make it work.
We believe in the transformative power of architecture to improve lives and strengthen communities. By prioritising sustainability, creativity, and inclusivity, we aim to create spaces that not only meet the functional needs of those who use them but also foster a sense of connection, belonging, and well-being. At Stor_, we are dedicated to delivering thoughtful, enduring designs that build trust, inspire positive change, and leave a lasting, meaningful impact.
Tom Exell
Director / Architect
I’m a chartered Architect and I’ve worked in and around Manchester for all my career, having made the short hop over the Pennines from Sheffield to study here and ending up staying. I’ve worked across multiple sectors but primarily my focus has been on residential projects over the last ten years, taking in build-to-rent, housing, student accommodation, care and most things in between.
Stor_ is a culmination of everything that’s come before for me and ultimately the values and objectives that drive the practice drive me personally. Put simply, I want Stor_ to deliver a service and projects that fulfil our core values and leave a mark I / we can be proud of for all the right reasons.