ARKA-ARCHITECTS - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Practice Director Chartered Architect

Job Titles:

• Architectural Technologist

Blaine joined the Arka team in 2021 and brings with him four years of practical experience in domestic and non-domestic projects. Blaine is currently working towards becoming a Chartered Architectural Technologist. Blaine provides design & technical support on a variety of projects with an interest in masterplanning and social housing projects. He has a very disciplined approach to the technical requirements of architectural design and a strong desire to learn through each project.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Architectural Team

Completing his Masters in Advanced Architectural Design with distinction from the University of Strathclyde, Callum is working now towards his final RIBA Part 3 Qualification. Working on a range of project types at Arka he continues to gain critical experience and a deeper understanding of key architectural practices, looking to deliver client-focused, detail-orientated and contemporary architecture. Outside of work, Callum has a keen interest in film theory bringing a keen eye to all types of project visualisations on several illustration software platforms. Callum also has community and charity experience having worked alongside a charitable organisation that raised over £3,000,000 to convert a disused local swimming pool into a cinema and arts centre.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Architectural Team
• Senior Chartered Architectural Technologist

Having previously graduated from Edinburgh Napier University, Craig joined the Arka team in 2021 as a Senior Chartered Architectural Technologist. Craig brings with him over a decade of experience and expertise and has been involved in the delivery of a broad range of building types, including large and small-scale residential developments. He also has an in-depth knowledge of Building Regulations and robust and well-thought-out technical detailing. Craig is also passionate about sustainable design and strives to ensure clients' aspirations are met with beautiful and well-performing buildings.

Derek graduated from the Edinburgh School of Architecture & Landscape Architecture (ESALA) at the University of Edinburgh in 2014. Having joined the Arka team in 2016, he is currently working his way towards achieving RIBA Part 2 Qualification. With 2 years of previous public sector experience with a local authority, Derek brings his background knowledge of the planning system to the office and his devotion to creating places fit for modern living. A hard worker with a passion for achieving high-quality architectural design, Derek prides himself on helping clients achieve their aspirations. He continues to gain experience and knowledge in a broad range of project types.

Job Titles:

• Associate Chartered Architect

Sandy originally joined Arka from the University of Strathclyde in 2008, thereafter graduating with a first-class honours degree and completing his Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Architectural Design with Merit. Winner of several awards during his time as a student, Sandy's final year thesis work was nominated for both of the prestigious national RIBA and RIAS silver medals. Building on his previous academic success, Sandy is now an Associate at Arka, with over a decade of experience and expertise in numerous sectors and project types. As well as an obvious design talent, Sandy is also an accomplished artist/illustrator and commonly produces a number of hand drawn images and models for a variety of projects within the practice.