People make all the difference
Our talented and friendly team is wholeheartedly committed to making our clients happy. We take the time to understand our clients and make the process as simple as possible, delivering outstanding results with a personable service. Get to know us.
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Graham Edward (MCIAT)
Managing Director
Graham founded Edward Architects in 2005 having been a director of a 'Top 20' UK Architect's practice. He has over 40 years' experience in the industry across a range of sectors. Graham specialises in property and planning advice and has worked closely with blue chip clients in helping to gain planning consents and Land allocations for best value uses and layouts.
Graham has thorough knowledge of current commercial and housing values and trends and contributes to ensure that sites are designed to be attractive to buyers whilst realising the best possible value.
Graham has guided the practices growth to a team of 14 through a learning led environment and has published technical articles on renewable energy, Modular building and Accessible Design. In his spare time, Graham is a season ticket holder for Leeds United football club and enjoys cycling, running and spending time with his family and Grandchild.
Graham has thorough knowledge of current commercial and housing values and trends and contributes to ensure that sites are designed to be attractive to buyers whilst realising the best possible value.
Graham has guided the practices growth to a team of 14 through a learning led environment and has published technical articles on renewable energy, Modular building and Accessible Design. In his spare time, Graham is a season ticket holder for Leeds United football club and enjoys cycling, running and spending time with his family and Grandchild.
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Chris Riley (ARB RIBA)
Director
Chris joined Edward Architects in 2008 after graduating from Leeds School of Architecture, going on to qualify as an architect in 2010. He is creative and pragmatic and has a passion for innovative design.
During his time at the company Chris has developed a specialism in the residential sector. With a good knowledge of the planning system, local policies and latest regulations, he helps housebuilders, affordable housing providers and contractors deliver new homes across the country.
Chris also led Edward Architect's entry for an RIBA International Design Competition at Cronton Colliery which was awarded the runner-up prize.
Away from work Chris likes to spend time with his young family and has his patience tested as a season ticket holder at Burnley Football Club. He also enjoys playing football, golf, watching films and wining & dining.
During his time at the company Chris has developed a specialism in the residential sector. With a good knowledge of the planning system, local policies and latest regulations, he helps housebuilders, affordable housing providers and contractors deliver new homes across the country.
Chris also led Edward Architect's entry for an RIBA International Design Competition at Cronton Colliery which was awarded the runner-up prize.
Away from work Chris likes to spend time with his young family and has his patience tested as a season ticket holder at Burnley Football Club. He also enjoys playing football, golf, watching films and wining & dining.
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Oliver Smith (PGDip)
Associate
Oliver joined Edward Architects in 2015 and has over 20 years of construction industry experience. He graduated from Sheffield School of Architecture and completed his Post Graduate Diploma at Huddersfield University in 2008.
Oliver is committed to finding solutions for a complex technical challenges and has previous involvement on a wide range of projects in the housing, retail and education sectors. Career highlights include forming part of the team to deliver the new £27m campus for Selby College and the £20m Nottingham University Samworth Academy.
Outside of work Oliver is an avid follower of Huddersfield Town Football Club. He plays golf, watches live music, and helped design the new clubhouse for his local cricket team.
Oliver is committed to finding solutions for a complex technical challenges and has previous involvement on a wide range of projects in the housing, retail and education sectors. Career highlights include forming part of the team to deliver the new £27m campus for Selby College and the £20m Nottingham University Samworth Academy.
Outside of work Oliver is an avid follower of Huddersfield Town Football Club. He plays golf, watches live music, and helped design the new clubhouse for his local cricket team.
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Mark Lee
Associate
Mark joined Edward Architects in 2019 and has over 35 years experience in the retail, commercial, industrial and residential sectors. Within the past 25 years he has worked closely with one of the UK's top four food retailers on store refurbishments, extensions and new build schemes.
Mark has a wealth of knowledge in various I.T programmes and is always willing to learn new technologies.
Outside of work Mark is a follower of various sports and is an avid reader of the Jack Reacher novels.
Mark has a wealth of knowledge in various I.T programmes and is always willing to learn new technologies.
Outside of work Mark is a follower of various sports and is an avid reader of the Jack Reacher novels.
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Robert Russell (BA Hons)
Architectural Technologist
Robert has over 10 years’ experience in the architectural industry during which he has delivered projects for large blue chip companies, care home providers, NHS trusts and Court of Protection Clients.
Working within Edward Architects’ Accessible Design team, Robert’s role extends across all stages, from client care, liaison with case managers and occupational therapists, managing the planning process, tender stage and running projects on site.
Robert has gained valuable project management experience and is able to view specialist projects from the view point of the end users needs and requirements, with a keen eye for quality to ensure that the best possible solution for the client is achieved.
Outside of work Robert enjoys reliving his past career as a chef by showing off his culinary skills in the kitchen.
Working within Edward Architects’ Accessible Design team, Robert’s role extends across all stages, from client care, liaison with case managers and occupational therapists, managing the planning process, tender stage and running projects on site.
Robert has gained valuable project management experience and is able to view specialist projects from the view point of the end users needs and requirements, with a keen eye for quality to ensure that the best possible solution for the client is achieved.
Outside of work Robert enjoys reliving his past career as a chef by showing off his culinary skills in the kitchen.
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Paul Oldfield (MArch Hons)
Architectural Assistant
Paul joined Edward Architects in 2021 after completing his masters degree in Architecture at De Monfort University in Leicester. He is currently studying his Part 3 at Leeds Beckett University.
Pauls passion is helping clients achieve their aims by providing a sustainable solution. His expertise is working on Residential schemes.
Outside of work, Paul enjoyed socialising with friends, attending live music events and supporting Liverpool FC.
Pauls passion is helping clients achieve their aims by providing a sustainable solution. His expertise is working on Residential schemes.
Outside of work, Paul enjoyed socialising with friends, attending live music events and supporting Liverpool FC.
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Rosa Headford
Architectural Assistant
Rosa joined Edward Architects in 2023. She is a registered Architect in the Dominican Republic and aims to gain her accreditation in the UK after completing her Master’s degree.
Rosa is passionate about all aspects of architecture and has keen attention to detail. She is experienced in the residential and commercial sector and is particularly interested in innovative building materials and 3D modelling.
Outside of work, Rosa enjoys Salsa dancing, hiking and keeping fit.
Rosa is passionate about all aspects of architecture and has keen attention to detail. She is experienced in the residential and commercial sector and is particularly interested in innovative building materials and 3D modelling.
Outside of work, Rosa enjoys Salsa dancing, hiking and keeping fit.
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William Cooke (BA Hons)
Architectural Assistant
William became a member of Edward Architects in 2013, bringing with him over a decade of valuable experience in the field. He holds a degree from The University of Huddersfield and a Masters in Architecture Futures from Leeds Beckett School of Architecture.
William's design philosophy is characterized by its kinetic approach, where he finds immense joy in crafting dynamic graphical presentations and bringing vibrant proposals and illustrative master plans to life. His academic pursuits have honed his understanding of responsive environmental architecture and fuelled his fascination with the possibilities of parametric design.
Beyond his professional endeavours, William is an ardent supporter of the Gunners and actively participates in his local football team.
William's design philosophy is characterized by its kinetic approach, where he finds immense joy in crafting dynamic graphical presentations and bringing vibrant proposals and illustrative master plans to life. His academic pursuits have honed his understanding of responsive environmental architecture and fuelled his fascination with the possibilities of parametric design.
Beyond his professional endeavours, William is an ardent supporter of the Gunners and actively participates in his local football team.
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Lew Rogers (BA Hons)
Architectural Assistant
Lew joined Edward Architects in 2021 and is currently studying his Masters in Architecture at Leeds School of Architecture. His passion is technical design of prefabricated architecture, mainly prefabricated timber frames. Since this can be incredibly innovative and quick, Lew believes this is an industry to keep an eye on.
Lew is very experienced in producing construction drawings for small-medium scale projects, developing sketch schemes and planning packages.
Outside of work and studies Lew enjoys spending time with his family, taking part in indoor climbing and loves trying out different pub ales with his friends.
Lew is very experienced in producing construction drawings for small-medium scale projects, developing sketch schemes and planning packages.
Outside of work and studies Lew enjoys spending time with his family, taking part in indoor climbing and loves trying out different pub ales with his friends.
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Craig Darby (MArch Hons)
Architectural Assistant
Craig joined Edward Architects in 2023 to form part of the Accessible Design team. After achieving his masters degree in Architecture from Sheffield Hallam University, Craig has continued his studies towards a Part 3 qualification through the Apprenticeship route.
He aims to provide a progressive perspective on architecture with his knowledge of Sustainable Design, latest BIM technologies and high-design experience providing exciting designs for top UK universities, local authorities, and schools. Craig’s interests outside the profession include painting, travelling, and working on fitness through Muay Thai and weightlifting.
He aims to provide a progressive perspective on architecture with his knowledge of Sustainable Design, latest BIM technologies and high-design experience providing exciting designs for top UK universities, local authorities, and schools. Craig’s interests outside the profession include painting, travelling, and working on fitness through Muay Thai and weightlifting.
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Hollie Smith (BA Hons)
Architectural Assistant
Hollie joined Edward Architects in 2022. She gained her degree from The University of Huddersfield in 2021 and is due to return to her studies this year where she will undertake her MArch degree at Loughborough University.
Hollie enjoys bringing client's ideas and imagination of a particular space or building to life using 3D visuals or technical drawings.
Hollie is gaining experience working on different types of projects and work flows to determine which particular area of architecture she wishes to persue.
Outside of work she is an enthusiastic netball player and a season ticket holder at Huddersfield FC. She enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Hollie enjoys bringing client's ideas and imagination of a particular space or building to life using 3D visuals or technical drawings.
Hollie is gaining experience working on different types of projects and work flows to determine which particular area of architecture she wishes to persue.
Outside of work she is an enthusiastic netball player and a season ticket holder at Huddersfield FC. She enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends.
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Becky Edward
Practice Manager
Becky joined Edward Architects in 2022 as Practice Manager and brings with her over 15 years experience in Admin/Customer Services. She manages the development and implementation of the firm's policies and procedures, manages and oversees administration of HR policies, programmes and practices within the firm along with the maintaining of accounts payable, receivables and monthly billing.
She has been recognised for her outstanding Customer Service and exceeding clients' expectations throughout her career. She is a friendly addition to the team.
In her spare time Becky enjoys hiking, spending time with her family and socialising with friends.
She has been recognised for her outstanding Customer Service and exceeding clients' expectations throughout her career. She is a friendly addition to the team.
In her spare time Becky enjoys hiking, spending time with her family and socialising with friends.
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