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Tony is a highly creative architect who takes the lead role in much of the practice’s work. He combines a sensitive design approach with commercial realism. His proven management skills combined with strong team leadership capabilities ensures that the practice maintains high standards of both professional practice and building delivery.

Tony has wide ranging skills including masterplanning, infrastructure and urban design, and building design in most sectors, notably schools and colleges, residential, commercial and retail, airports, leisure and hotels.

Prior to joining Grainge Architects Tony was a senior associate with HOK International. There he gained extensive commercial experience. Other experience included design & delivery of academic buildings & student residences at Oxford and Cambridge Universities, hotels in Hong Kong and Singapore, and airport and railway terminals at Heathrow and Cork.

James has developed excellent communication and management skills with over 25 years of construction experience. He is an energetic and creative enabler and enjoys ‘driving’ projects. He has been a director at Grainge Architects since 1996 and plays a large role in management of the practice.

While he is experienced and able at all stages of the building design and procurement process, his particular skills are in briefing, presenting, team building, project management and contract administration. He has a great deal of experience in the creation of production information and is a strong site architect who has completed numerous projects on site with a wide range of construction values.

As a director within the practice James has been involved with the projects within the practice portfolio and he retains an active involvement on a daily basis from the concept stages through to site management.

Andrew is an experienced Architect who joined Grainge Architects in 2003. With expertise spanning all aspects of architecture and the construction industry, Andrew plays a pivotal role in the practices successful delivery of schemes across all project sectors.

He has well-honed skills in detail design, production information, on-site job running, and problem solving, and has considerable expertise in masterplanning and rapid feasibility studies.

Andrew is well versed in current environmental design issues and experienced in environmental assessment processes. Andrew’s main focus is leading the delivery of production information within the office. Embracement of BIM within the team has been central to Grainge’s success in being able to efficiently deliver thoughtfully, well-conceived and high quality designs.

David is a highly creative and sensitive designer, experienced in unlocking difficult planning constraints, crafting these through to elegant built solutions. He uses a range of techniques, including freehand sketching and 3D Modelling to effectively design and and develop proposals to realise client aspirations.

David has considerable experience across multiple sectors including residential and commercial from concept to completion, with specific skills in conceptual and technical design. David is also interested in working within a historically sensitive context, using in depth research to enrich design proposals.

Adam has been a long standing member of the team at Grainge Architects, having Graduated from the University of Greenwich in 2004 he started working at Grainge Architects whilst studying for his Part 2 at Oxford Brookes University in 2008, he has developed with the company through the years and has gained experience in all aspects of the office. He has more recently taken on more managerial responsibilities as an Associate in the practice. Adam has helped Grainge Architects embrace new technologies leading the charge in developing the office BIM capabilities over the last few years, this is a technology that is at the forefront of our industry and is becoming commonplace for large projects in all sectors.

Adam has had experience of both the Design and Technical aspects of building projects. Having worked on many types of projects over the years including schools and large mixed developments, he has developed a good working knowledge of the building regulations, planning and BREEAM requirements. He  works co-operatively with contractors during construction to deliver these projects and meet the needs of our clients.

Phil is a talented designer who uses freehand sketching and 3D modelling to develop considered architectural proposals. He realises client aspirations through a combination of careful analysis and creative thinking.

Phil has a breadth of experience in the residential and education sectors with skills in concept development, technical design and on-site delivery. Phil also has experience in designing and delivering projects in historic and sensitive settings including a RIBA award winning sculpture enclosure.

Anita is an experienced member of the team, having joined Grainge Architects in 2013.  She has a wide range of skills ranging from strategic appraisal and analysis to detailed design and on-site job running.

Anita enjoys developing a thorough understanding of project briefs and context and ensuring that our clients’ aspirations are brought to reality through the production of comprehensive design packages and proactive collaboration with consultants and contractors. She is particularly experienced in delivering healthcare, mental healthcare and educational projects and has a strong working knowledge of the specialist technical standards applicable to these sectors.

Brittany joined Grainge Architects in 2019 having previously gained experience in the residential sector; working on award winning housing projects and masterplanning early in her career. She is well versed in conceptual design with a keen eye for graphics communication. Her strengths lie in assessing the opportunities and constraints of a site to find the optimum approach to suit clients’ and end users’ needs.

During her time at Grainge, Brittany has worked as Project Architect on a variety of housing schemes, from developing concepts for modular and custom-build, the preparation of high-quality planning packages and Stage 4 tenders, to the successful on-site delivery of two social housing projects and a bespoke private dwelling in the rural North Devon countryside.

Understanding the importance of team collaboration, Brittany is involved in mentoring junior staff within the practice, as well as taking part in schools workshops and local mentoring programmes such as ‘Empowering Girls’ with Exeter City Council.

Chris joined Grainge in 2023 having previously worked in several London architecture practices. He is well versed in residential design and experienced in running large development jobs. He has worked as a project architect within a variety of sectors, notably mixed use, commercial and high end private residential. He has extensive experience in rapid feasibility studies and site appraisals along with on-site construction, ensuring projects are ultimately deliverable.

Chris specialises in the practice’s residential and mixed use projects, bringing his particular skills in detailed concept design combined with maximising site value and potential.