SNUG ARCHITECTS - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Member of the Leadership Team
• Technical Director

Ben leads on the technical design at the practice. He has worked for over 20 years in the industry, initially within construction management/surveying, before moving into architecture. Ben's extensive construction experience and knowledge enables him to champion the technical disciplines of the practice. Ben has a sound knowledge of the building regulations and broad experience in construction detailing, specification and compliance. Many years of working with building contracts puts Ben in strong position to oversee and support the contract administration aspect of projects in the practice. Previously carrying out the CDM Co-ordinator role, Ben now manages the Health & Safety aspects of the practice, overseeing Principal Designer appointments under CDM 2015. Ben has a sound knowledge of the Party Wall Act and deals with all party wall matters in the practice, carrying out party wall surveyor services when required. Ben is a passionate rugby man and is found most weekends on a rugby pitch, where he is still playing for Winchester Rugby Club and also head coach for his son's team.

Job Titles:

• Design Director
• Founder
• Member of the Leadership Team

Paul is the founder of Snug Architects and leads on design and the strategic direction of the practice. He has over 25 years of experience in Architecture and Urban Design, with an established reputation for award winning design, visionary thinking and the ability to engage stakeholders in a manner that engenders consensus. He is a visionary with an exceptional ability to see solutions where others might see challenges. He is a gifted communicator and recognized thought leader in the industry, having spoken internationally on design and business ethics. He also lectures in Architecture and Urban Design at Southampton University where he pioneered a civil engineering and architecture degree. Paul is passionate about improving the built environment and has been active in design advocacy for many years. He has been Chair of both the RIBA South Planning Group and Winchester and Eastleigh Design Review Panel. During his career, Paul has worked with a range of clients, including local authorities, commercial developers, charities and private clients. He has a wealth of experience and is able to balance commercial sensibilities with design innovation, in a way that ensures progressive architecture is deliverable. Paul provides design and management oversight of projects ensuring client objectives are achieved and design quality is maintained. He also leads on the culture of the practice and was delighted when Snug was selected as an RIBA Role Model Practice. Paul is married and has four energetic children. When not designing he is most likely to be found either on his bike or out on the water.