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Alastair Carswell

Alastair Carswell

Alastair qualified in 2000 and joined Ferguson Mann Architects in 2005. As a Director, he is responsible for championing the Residential Sector, project leadership and the implementation of project teams.

At Ferguson Mann, Alastair has worked on several significant mixed-use, residential and office developments including Lakeshore in Bristol for Urban Splash and the multi-award winning Millbay Docks regeneration in Plymouth. Before joining Ferguson Mann, Alastair gained experience as a project architect with Pollard Thomas Edwards Architects in London, ranging in scale from single private houses to the award winning £24m residential development at Arundel Square, Islington.

Theo Rodway

Theo Rodway

Theo joined FMA in 2022 after working for almost three years at a specialist conservation practice in Wales. During this time, he developed an understanding of listed buildings and monuments and how to apply conservation and design principles to significant and sensitive sites. In particular, he has assisted in the delivery of remedial repairs of a Grade II listed Scheduled Monument and the retrofit of multiple listed buildings to new uses.

Prior to qualifying as an architect, Theo studied for his Part I & II at the University of Liverpool which had a focus on collaborative working and a technically led design approach, with a year out working at a practice that specialised in residential schemes. He then went on to complete his Part III qualification at the University of the West of England.

Outside of the office Theo is passionate about art and enjoys watching and playing football.

Helen Newman

Helen Newman

Helen is a versatile and award-winning architect and conservation architect with over 20 years’ experience in a wide range of sectors designing and delivering heritage restoration, creative re-use, extensions and new build.  

Prior to joining Ferguson Mann Architects in 2022, Helen was Atkins SNC Lavalin’s Heritage Technical Lead working on a range of sensitive historic sites of international, national and regional importance such as the Tower of London, Devonport Docks and Portsmouth Naval Base. 

She is passionate about supporting the construction industry’s journey towards Net Zero Carbon targets and sensitively designing and delivering low energy buildings whether new build or working with historic building fabric.

Whilst working for award winning practice Glenn Howells Architects she earned a track record over 13 years for designing and delivering a number of imaginative creative re-use, education, leisure and arts projects within historic buildings and sensitive contexts. 

Helen supports her interest in high quality design through being a design review panel member of Design West based in Bristol since 2017.

Hester Ward

Hester Ward

Hester joined FMA in 2022 after completing her Masters in Sustainable Architecture (MArch) at the Centre for Alternative Technology in North Wales, which has taught her about carbon reduction strategies in a range of new build, retrofit, and master-planning projects. Hester proposed a BREEAM assessed mixed-use regeneration scheme during her postgraduate studies, particularly enjoying the retrofit of an existing power station which included Passivhaus and EnerPHit components.

Hester brings to the practice an acute interest in sustainable architecture and a pragmatic approach to design.

Prior to joining Ferguson Mann Architects, Hester gained experience as a Part I at Sketch Architects in London where she worked on new build and refurbishment projects across the residential sector at a range of scales. Hester previously completed her Part I training at Oxford Brookes University, focussing on Interior Architecture. Throughout her time at university, she has been involved in a variety of volunteering and not-for-profit groups and causes.

Outside of the office, Hester has a keen interest in cycling and plays some mean badminton!

Andrew Kemp

Andrew Kemp

Andrew joined Ferguson Mann Architects in 2005 after studying at the University of Nottingham before qualifying in 2008. Andrew has brought his keen interest in the theory and practice of sustainable design techniques and technologies to the practice.

Andrew has also played a key role in the technical delivery of production information across a range of significant projects and has acted as project architect for the Bristol Old Theatre School extension which provided new reception areas, improved the accessibility and two new rehearsal rooms and was project architect for the planning stages of the Brooks Laundry scheme which produced 105 new homes in St Werburgh’s. Andrew also led the regeneration of Newport Indoor Market, involving repairs and alterations to the Grade II listed Victorian market building.

Frankie Sim

Frankie Sim

Frankie joined Ferguson Mann Architects in June 2019 after graduating from Sheffield School of Architecture in 2016. Since joining the practice Frankie has assisted on a range of projects including a residential for central Bristol for a local developer, a church re-ordering in South Gloucestershire and on the Barnstaple Museum Extension in North Devon.

Prior to joining Ferguson Mann Architects, Frankie gained two years’ experience as a Part I at Quattro Design Architects in Gloucester where she worked on projects in the education, commercial, health and residential sectors. In particular, Frankie assisted on Premises Development Plans for expanding schools and developing bids for the government’s Condition Improvement Fund, including a new sixth from block at Pate’s Grammar School in Cheltenham. Frankie is interested in socially responsible architecture, a theme she has explored by writing her dissertation on the social effects of post-war housing movements in east and west Germany.

Nic Prosser

Nic Prosser

As Practice Manager Nic oversees the day-to-day running of the business and supports the management team by coordinating the HR, Finance, and Marketing functions she has full responsibility for facilities and financial management.

Nic gained her Business degree in Sheffield and joined the practice in 2006.  Along with an interest in architecture and design, Nic’s all round organised, professional, and enthusiastic approach coupled with her previous experience working for several small businesses assist her in this multi faceted and varied role.

Nick Brown

Nick Brown

Nick joined the practice in 2006 following study at Nottingham and Plymouth Universities and gained his Part III qualification in 2009. At Ferguson Mann Architects, Nick leads the development and implementation of BIM software and CAD development as well as often playing a leading role in preparing technical information and delivering projects through construction stage.

Nick has delivered a range of residential, workspace, and mixed-use projects during his 15 years at FMA, including the multi-award winning Lakeshore and Copper Building projects for Urban Splash, comprising coordination of design and technical information across this £40M project and site delivery during the construction phases. Nick is now leading the design and delivery of a 5,000m2 campus of creative workspaces at Newark Works in Bath for Client TCN. Nick has held a role since 2013 as a regular visiting external tutor and critic at the University of Bath School of Architecture.

Roger Goodliff

Roger Goodliff

Roger joined the practice in 1998 having initially trained in building management before studying architecture. He specialises in masterplanning, residential and mixed-use schemes and has won many regional and national awards. Roger’s main focus is on regeneration, and his hands-on involvement in projects sees him lead much of the design development at critical stages as well as overseeing and preparing numerous feasibility studies, as well as taking major schemes through to completion on site.

Roger’s extensive masterplanning work includes major schemes in Bristol and South Gloucestershire with more recent mixed-use schemes including the Millbay development, Plymouth, Lakeshore, Bristol and The Paintworks, Bristol. Roger’s previous experience saw him working in London in the mid 1980s for Jeremy Dixon, Edward Jones and others as well as working in his own right.

Carys Marshall

Carys Marshall

Carys joined Ferguson Mann Architects in 2022 after graduating from The University of Edinburgh. Throughout her studies, she developed strong sensibilities towards being responsive to climate, and implementing what can be learnt from architectures of the past; observing their naturally low-energy technologies, and how they can contain qualities that we enjoy. Her final year project, in the Scottish town of Grangemouth, aimed to regenerate the industrial landscape by means of a new train station and improved public realm. Through the repurposing of a derelict theatre Carys designed spaces where craftsmanship, and the production of that which is durable, could be developed.

Before joining Ferguson Mann, Carys worked at Snug Architects in Hampshire, where she worked on a variety of local and national projects from small residential extensions to new landmarks. Her time there provided her with experience in retrofit design, building in Conservation Areas, and developing project value. Carys completed her Part 1 training at The University of the West of England in Bristol. While studying and volunteering within the city she developed an enthusiasm for and knowledge of the area encouraging her to return.

Outside of the office Carys enjoys the labours of hand crafting and firing ceramics in her kiln.

Corinne Fitzpatrick

Corinne Fitzpatrick

Corinne joined Ferguson Mann Architects in 2003 having qualified in 1995. At Ferguson Mann she has played a key role within the conservation team, having a sound technical knowledge of practical repair and an informed understanding of conservation principles and how these are applied in practice. Corinne is also committed to exploring how imaginative and sensitive design within the historic context can be used to enhance the heritage setting and stimulate regeneration to provide sustainable futures for historic sites and buildings.

At Ferguson Mann, Corinne has been responsible for a diverse range of projects that include the extension, alteration and repair of significant historic assets including the conservation and development of Grade I listed St James Priory in Bristol, restoration works at the Wilderness in Prior Park Landscape Garden, Bath and conservation repairs to the Grade I Listed Clifton Suspension Bridge. Prior to joining Ferguson Mann, she worked in London and Somerset, having trained at the Bartlett School of Architecture where she gained professional qualification with a distinction. Corinne is an accredited RIBA Specialist Conservation Architect.

Corinne moved into a consultancy role with the practice in 2022.

Chris Balme

Chris Balme

Chris qualified in 1983 and joined Ferguson Mann Architects in 1986. An architect accredited in building conservation, Chris’ expertise lies in working within the historic environment across the education, cultural, retail, residential and community sectors.

Chris’ work for Ferguson Mann included the repair, adaptation and extension of some of the most significant historic buildings in the region. Among his awarded projects include two RICS conservation awards for the restoration of the fire damaged Prior Park, Bath. He is committed to finding imaginative and practical solutions that enable historic buildings to fulfil their proper purpose in the present and the future. Chris is a Europa Nostra Assessor and a member of ASCHB.

Chris moved into a consultancy role with the practice in 2020.

David Caird

David Caird

David qualified in 1983 and joined the practice in 1988. He has held teaching posts at the University of Central England and the University of West of England.

David gained early experience as project architect on two large listed woollen mill conversion projects in Gloucestershire. While with Ferguson Mann Architects, David contributed to many of the practice’s urban design roles and all the key creative re-use projects undertaken by the practice. Many of his projects have achieved recognition through various awards programmes, including the At-Bristol Squares and Spaces, Royal William Yard (Clarence and Brewhouse), Rosemoor Visitor Centre, Lakeshore, Knightstone Island and The Bristol Wing.

David moved into a Consultancy role with the practice in 2019. In this capacity David assists the team with design and graphics, lending his vast knowledge and cross-sector experience on a project-by-project basis.