KITSON Architecture has a core team of three chartered architects supported by a dedicated network of other professionals including architectural technicians, consultants and interior designers.
Director
BA Dip Arch M Arch RIBA
Mark is a chartered Architect with 20+ years experience working throughout the UK.
He has undertaken the role of lead consultant on a variety of highly successful projects in the Hotel & Leisure, Refurbishment, Data Centre, Masterplanning, Retail and Sports Sectors.
On recent projects Mark has worked with Cable & Wireless Worldwide/Vodafone, QHotels, Freshwater, ALDI, Macdonald Hotels and Centrica on projects across the country.
When not slaving over a hot drawing board Mark enjoys the good things in life – Cinema both new and classic, baking (it’s in the genes), a decent beer and spending time with his family – not necessarily all at the same time. He has recently started to relive his childhood with the new Lego Architecture range – that’s where it all started.
Director
BA(Hons) PG Dip Arch RIBA
Ellen is a chartered architect with over 20 year’s industry experience. Originally specialising in retail she has worked extensively across the sectors including commercial, hotel and leisure, healthcare, industrial, data centre and residential design. She prides herself on her highly professional and organised approach to all aspects of her work and her personable and practical attitude has cultivated an ability to gel with all members of the design team and build lasting relationships with consultants and clients. She loves nothing more than the challenge of seeing a project start on site which is when she feels the fun really starts!
Getting out of the office to network and socialize are high on Ellen’s agenda and she is actively involved with 20/20 networking which raises money for a local children’s charity whilst building business links in a supportive environment. With funding from the Executive Development Programme Ellen has recently dabbled in Public Speaking and has spoken at both networking events and to the sixth form at her former secondary school in Sheffield. Through her involvement with the charity BW3 Ellen has contributed to careers events at primary schools in Wythenshawe and supported the work of a local MP by providing advice on school design.
In her spare time Ellen enjoys spending time with her daughter, visiting (the tearoom) at National Trust properties, travel, literature, food and naturally a passion for retail ‘research’.
Associate Director
BA(Hons) PG Dip Arch ADPPA RIBA
Daniel is a chartered architect with experience working in commercial practice across a range of sectors. He has a pragmatic approach to architecture, with the aim of achieving good simple design solutions to complex problems.
He studied at Liverpool John Moores University, a course with a strong focus on sustainable, conscientious architecture and urban design. Professional experience was undertaken at The Ratcliff Partnership in Manchester, and has worked for KITSON Architecture since 2013.
He likes to take his sketchbook when out and about, including on holidays which, if not city breaks will tend to involve hiking. Nights out usually involve a mix of good food, cocktails and craft beer. Hobbies are plentiful, from baking, sewing, and DIY to simply sitting in the garden with a book.
Part II Architectural Assistant
BA(Hons) MArch
Michael is a highly creative and ambitious young designer who is a recent graduate from Liverpool John Moores University. He is passionate about people and culture and how architecture can provide a platform to celebrate the combination of the two. Michael is both creative and enthusiastic when it comes to architectural design, with a strong focus on how architecture can become a healing tool for both people and spaces.
He is a current Ambassador for PLACED Education, sharing the same ethos by engaging people in design, planning and development through inclusive consultation, engagement and education.
In his spare time he likes to take his dog on long walks, sketch places and play/watch football. He also likes to travel and explore when finding the time, catch up on cinema (and breakdown videos) and relax with a nice beer or rum.
