The Highbury team

We’re a small and friendly team that puts the focus on client collaboration. At each step of the design process we work with you, translating your vision and aspirations into designs that blend functionality, innovation, and beauty.

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  • Director & Architect

    Gary trained at the Birmingham School of Architecture, and has over thirty years experience in the industry.

    Working previously as a partner in a large architectural practice running projects in excess of £120million at any time, as well as acting as Director of Architecture for a large Plc, he can back up his education with first hand experience.


  • Architect

    Dan heads up the residential development sector of the company and brings a design led focus to his projects. With a strong eye for design and interest in contemporary design, he brings an alternative approach to our projects.

  • Technical Manager

    Joshua brings a wealth of experience to the team as a degree qualified architectural technologist experienced in different sectors of the construction industry, as well as specialist areas such as the motor trade with car dealerships, the health sector, headquarter buildings, as well as the residential schemes.  Joshua oversees the company’s compliance and technical standards with ISO:9001:2015, ISO:14001:2015 and ISO: 45001:2018 compliance.

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  • Project Manager

    William is an apprentice project manager who has studied his BSc Hons with Aston University and is part of the architectural design team having worked on a variety of projects in the office from house extensions to a mortuary as part of the company’s healthcare portfolio.  William assists with developing project programmes against the quality management system in the office.

  • Architectural Consultant

    Jayan originally joined the company on work experience from school and has been with the practice on and off the last 10 years eventually qualifying with his BA (Hons) in Architecture degree from Leicester.  Jayan has developed into a vital member of the team working across different sectors of the industry with leading projects such as at Kettering General Hospital in the acute healthcare setting, as well as with Oxford NHS Trust in the primary care and mental health areas. 

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  • Architectural Technologist

    Kaspar studied his degree in architectural technology at Coventry University with the practice, and has developed his design skills creating 3d Sketch-Up models for scheme visualisations, working on a number of exciting projects such as residential apartment schemes. Kaspar worked on the Birmingham City Football Club recent scheme to refurbish the executive hospitality boxes, working with Jayan to create project fully rendered presentations.

  • Architectural Technologist

    Neil has been working with the company over 20 years, being based in the Birmingham office previously, he has a vast experience with the company having worked on the £20million Good Hope Hospital Ward Block 1 award winning scheme with ITU and HDU facilities from inception to completion.  Neil offers a safe pair of hands establishing projects at the survey outset, often working on some of the company’s nationwide schemes most recently as far afield as two hotels in Norwich, as well as with blue chip companies such as Twinings in Andover on their main tea making factory.


  • Director & Interior Designer

    Charlotte studied interior design at Solihull college and is involved in the administration of the company as well as working with home owners, developer and agents on show homes and residential fit outs.  Her portfolio includes projects on the coast working on holiday homes, as well as interior design schemes for the NHS selecting special colour schemes with mood boards and materials for the visually impaired and general wellbeing.

From brief to build

From your initial brief, the team will listen to your requirements and recommend the best way forward, proposing concepts and formal drafted architectural plans.

After the plans have been agreed, we'll implement the necessary planning, building regulations and construction options, all managed through the RIBA toolkit.

The project then goes through a procurement stage to realise the final cost of the build, complete with a detailed specification, whereafter the construction process begins with regular site visits and client updates all the way through to project completion.