Our partners have come out of the UK's largest architectural practices and travelled the globe to spark design creativity. Now back home in north-west England, they translate that knowledge into a warm, people-first architectural approach that makes a difference.
Paul Kelsall RIBA ARB
Director
e: paul.k@kelsallarchitects.com
m: 07827 446 485
Paul is a strategic thinker who’s never afraid to challenge the conventional. Driven by an innate understanding of logic and space, he sees the big picture. Always willing to choose the less obvious option, his approach is based around creative analysis.
Paul is a talented designer with a knack for numbers who loves to get things done. Usually sporting odd socks, he can often be found with his sketchpad, pen in hand, brow furrowed.
His experience spans international projects including delivering Manchester’s First Street development for SimpsonHaugh and Partners.
Naomi Kelsall RIBA ARB
Director
e: naomi.k@kelsallarchitects.com
m: 07814 721 819
Naomi is a creative optimist who loves to listen. With an intuitive understanding of people and places, she takes her inspiration from human interactions, cities, art galleries and the wonderful outdoors. She understands the beauty in simplicity.
Naomi is never daunted by constraints. She relishes the challenge of conjuring up unpredictable and detail-focused solutions to challenging briefs. From the largest structure to the smallest, she brings an experimental, artistic approach to every opportunity.
Her experience spans designing a rock star’s penthouse to co-ordinating multi-million-pound projects at practices across the world.
Naomi believes in the power of balance. Taking time out – being as well as doing – fuels her creativity.
Steph Asher ARB
Architect
e: steph.a@kelsallarchitects.com
Steph is a believer in people, who takes inspiration from those around her. Always willing to immerse herself in local initiatives, she seeks to understand the people and places she designs for. It is this understanding that drives her creativity.
She is meticulous and thorough in her approach. She thoughtfully balances site and contextual constraints into well considered, beautiful and joyful designs.
Her background in multi-disciplinary practice has strengthened her belief that close collaboration is the key to delivering successful projects.
Steph is always broadening her creative horizons through exploration of nature and finding hidden gems within urban environments.