Francesco qualified at Portsmouth University School of Architecture in 2000. Since then, he has gained considerable experience having previously worked for Pearce Group Architects in Bristol, M+W Zander in Chippenham and a local architects practice in Somerset. Francesco is a fully qualified architect, registered with both the ARB (Architects Registration Board) and a chartered member of the RIBA.
Fran has been a Director and owner of the practice with his wife Nikki since its inception in 2010, and works alongside the team to help deliver each project. He is heavily involved throughout all stages of each job, from the initial consultation to completion of the project.
Richard joined the Practice in early 2014 having previously worked at Boon Brown Architects, BTA Architects and Philip Proctor Associates.
He obtained his Part 2 MArch in Architecture from Dundee University in 2010. In September 2017 he took his final professional exams at Bath University and passed to become a fully qualified Architect.
Will joined the practice in 2024, having previously worked at Barton Willmore and Marrons Architects in the residential, hotel and leisure sectors.
He studied architecture at Oxford Brookes University and the University of Bath, and qualified as an architect in 2021. Will has experience throughout the RIBA stages of work, from planning to construction on projects of varying scales, including work on sensitive sites.
Dan joined the practice in January 2023 after working for a small Architectural Design and Build company in Wellington, Somerset. He has 15 years experience in architecture and planning after obtaining his BA(Hons) degree in Architectural Technology and Design at Bristol UWE in 2007.
Dan has advised and worked on a range of projects including residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural. He has a keen interest in Listed Buildings and the conversion of traditional farm buildings.
Peter joined the practice in April 2016 from a local architects practice in Corsham. He has 22 years experience in architecture after obtaining his BA(Hons) degree from Portsmouth University in 2001. He has previously worked in the residential sector on projects in Bath and the surrounding areas and spends most of his time producing surveys and planning applications.
He has a keen interest in sustainable and energy efficient construction techniques with experience of Passivhaus design.
Graduating from Plymouth University in 2017 Estera gained experience working in an Architecture practice as a Cad technician and a project coordinator, working mainly on retail and leisure projects. In July 2021 we were delighted to have her join our practice.
She is currently studying part time at Cardiff University and is working towards completing her MArch degree.
Lily is the most important person in the Practice! Lily is our chief smiler. She excels in folding drawings, making coffees and tidying the office.
Lily is currently studying for a degree in Astrophysics at Cardiff University, and returns during the holidays to help with the day to day running of the office.
Minnie is our 6 year old black Lab. She is in the office every day and loves to meet and greet everyone coming into the office. Please do let us know if you are visiting us on site and do not like dogs as we will arrange for her to take a walk whilst you are with us.