Managing Director – BA (Hons) BArch (Hons) SCA RIBA ARB
Since joining Napper, Graeme has been responsible for the design and delivery of many of its high profile projects. As Managing Director he oversees the continued growth of the practice and ensures it meets its mission and objectives, whilst still maintaining the role of a practising Architect.
Graeme also oversees the management of resources and contract delivery within the practice, acting as client interface for major projects. In this role he maintains full dialogue with the project delivery team, often as Lead Consultant in the Design Team. This reflects the Napper belief that experienced staff should be involved in all stages of the design delivery in order that the client’s needs are fully met.
Graeme is an RIBA registered Specialist Conservation Architect and a member of the National Assessment Panel for the RIBA Conservation Register.
“We actively encourage our Clients, staff and partners to embrace a collaborative approach to the design of their projects as the benefits are self evident.”
Director – BA (Hons) DipArch ARB
Tim has designed and delivered award winning projects across a broad range of sectors including commercial, educational, residential and interior design. As Director he oversees staff training and recruitment as well as reviewing business development and new market opportunities for the practice.
His design skills, holistic approach and critical analysis ensure that design opportunities are explored fully during the early stages of a project. This has played a major part in his role as Client’s Technical Advisor in the successful delivery of over £60 million of recent educational projects (where the production of costed design options have allowed OBC & FBC stages to be achieved)
“Developing the first sketch idea with the Client is the most exciting stage, when as architects we can truly add value to their project by exploring the full potential of the brief and the site.”
Director – BA (Hons) DipArch ARB
Alan has experience across all stages of projects with particular expertise in public sector, emergency services, commercial and leisure buildings. He has an enthusiasm for design which he combines with a strong technical ability to deliver high quality completed buildings.
As Director Alan is responsible for ensuring quality standards are upheld and office systems are in place. These enable the practice to consistently deliver quality solutions which satisfy client aspirations.
“Maintaining design quality has been key to our success and is evidenced by the number of design awards we have received over recent years.”
Operational Director – BA (Hons) BArch (Hons) RIBA ARB
James has architectural and project management experience covering both the public and private sectors, particularly with the emergency services. James spent 3 seconded years acting as client in managing the delivery of 10 projects for the County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service.
James takes interest in seeking innovative design solutions to individual briefs that focus on client value, an example of this was the SES office scheme which utilised recycled shipping containers to form the fabric of the building.
James is a Certified Passive House Consultant.
“We firmly believe that each project should be an authentic responsive solution to the brief. It is for this reason that we put so much energy in ensuring that we have absolute client focus to develop a unique design.”
Operational Director – MEng (Hons) MArch (Hons) PGDip ARB
With Masters in both Architecture and Structural Engineering Joshua has a real passion and knowledge of the whole built environment sector. His career has seen him work across different sectors including public sector, education, transportation and commercial.
Joshua has an inquisitiveness for the whole of the construction process. His education and experience give him an understanding of the engineering possibilities combined with an innovative approach to design.
“Our approach to design ensures buildings are rooted in their locality and community in a creative manner, taking into account local context and heritage, whilst creating designs that are fresh and forward thinking.”