ABOUT US
CHP Architects - established in 1979 - maintains a varied and interesting workload from one-off houses and extensions, industrial and retail units, schools, offices, and masterplan proposals. We are a RIBA Chartered Practice, based North of Oxford, and serve Clients throughout Thames Valley into Central London, and throughout the neighbouring counties, as well as further afield.
We have a variety of UK and European backgrounds and are currently 9 technical and 2 admin staff. We invest in training for our staff, supporting apprenticeship and RIBA qualifications within the office – we also offer work experience to local schools and are involved in various organizations assisting with community projects.
HOW WE WORK
Our size means that our service is personal, with a Director/s involved in each project from the initial meeting through to completion. We have dedicated Architects and Technicians who work with the Directors, to produce tailored Planning Submissions, Building Control, and Working/Production information for the design and construction of all building types.
We use several computer programs to provide 2D and 3D Drawings, Presentations, Spreadsheets, Specifications, reports, etc. But we can also draw by hand and find many issues that are best resolved by a hand-drawn sketch on site.
All aspects of the Practices work are organised through our office Quality Management System. Increasingly there are specialist requirements to be discharged as part of the approvals process. CHP will advise on the team requirements and liaise with the other professionals, advisors, and client team members to discharge the Project obligations. We can act as Lead Designer to satisfy the CDM regulations.
Our aim is to build a relationship with our Clients and be retained for numerous projects, as this is efficient and therefore profitable on many levels. We prefer to provide buildings that have a sense of place and enhance the locality – providing simple legible drawings that Planners, Clients, and Contractors can follow.
Meet Us
Made up of different backgrounds and nationalities, our talented creative team is the backbone of Coleman Hicks Architects. Their ideas shape the direction of our company, and ensure a unique approach on each of our projects. Read on to learn more about our team and their areas of expertise.
Director
Sam Cook
Sam was made a director in April 2008 and has over 25 years of experience, Sam enjoys the concept design and planning process.
Office Manager
Lucy Baker
Lucy has been with CHP for over 15 years and is responsible for day-to-day accounts, data protection, pensions, and more.
Director
Steven Wakefield
Steve joined the practice as a director in April 2013 and has over 25 years of experience.
Architect
Declan O'leary
Declan has over 15 years of experience in the industry and as a Project Architect can oversee and get more involved with the contractual requirements.
Architect
Ana Jimenez
Ana works from Concept right through to Construction and has over 10 years of experience.
Technologist
Silviu Horatau
Silviu has over 15 years of experience in the industry and joined the practice in 2005. Silviu has a particular interest in technical details and also manages the IT infrastructure in the office.
Technician
Sven Taylor
Sven joined us at the practice in 20XX and has over 13 years of experience in the industry.
Consultant
Roger Tamplin
Roger has over 45 years of experience, considerably in rural, community-based projects. Roger has specialized in the design and construction of Foodstore/ Supermarket projects, in particular, Midcounties Cooperative Society
Architectural Assistant
Thomas Leighton
Thomas has recently joined the CHP team.