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Vic Johnson: Practice founder Vic Johnson knew he wanted to be an architect from the age of six, when most boys were hoping to become train drivers. The fact he is building new offices next to a steam railway is therefore somewhat ironic. Vic's infectious passion for organic structures combined with meticulous attention to detail has resulted in landmark success across the UK and beyond. None of his work is for ego or self-gratification, despite the awards. Instead, meticulous research fused with understanding of the environment and its materials ensures his projects have both relevance and integrity, regardless of whether it is a multi-acre eco-park or a residential extension. Born in 1964, his four children are a constant reminder that youth is over-rated. Matt Spinks: With Barcelona's majestic Sagrada Familia as inspiration, senior architect Matt Spinks will never accept second best. Connecting architecture to its surroundings is a statement which enables him to make 21st Century design a symbiotic part of the landscape. Matt's ability to see the whole picture in infinite detail allows him to interpret client needs into developers' language with all the diplomacy of a world leader. Just not George Bush, you understand. Steve Howells: With a wealth of experience in a broad spectrum of fields in the construction and design industry, both on site and at the board, Architectural Director Steve, draws on his knowledge to lead in the delivery of the exciting concepts developed by the Johnson Design Team. Steve’s ability to apply his foresight to the project at hand enables the practice to achieve the desired outcome for our clients and maintains the high level of design quality. He uses his lateral thinking and on site experience to solve some of the most challenging innovative design solutions. With his youthful approach he can keep up with the younger team members, showing you that age is no draw back. Tom Corbett Tom has
successfully completed his BA Honours Part One degree in Architecture at The
Leicester School of Architecture at De Montfort University. He has now started
a career in the subject as he plans to begin his part two of the course next. He
has gained many skills since leaving University for this placement year
including computer aided design, 3D CAD visualisations, model making, sketching
and layout and presentations. Tom is responsible for many areas in the office
including the creating of highly accurate working drawings, designing and
physical scale model making. Tom is involved in a wide range of projects such
as a bespoke dwelling in Shropshire and a development at a Sixth Form College
in Jack Stewart Jack has successfully completed a part one architecture degree at the Manchester School of Architecture gaining a First Class Honours and has now started a career in the subject. He has gained many skills whilst completing University such as computer aided design, 3D CAD Visualisation, model making, hand drawing, essay writing, layout and presentation techniques. He has shown the ability to adapt these skills for use within both individual and team environments. Jack has a good knowledge of many architectural CAD programs including AutoCAD + SketchUp; graphics programs including Photoshop + InDesign; the Microsoft Office collection and basic web media including Adobe Dreamweaver + Adobe Flash. Jack is currently working on studies and designs for the Royal Free Hopsital in London as part of a multi- million pound refurbishment scheme. Other projects include bespoke grand designs in the Shropshire area, a number of housing extension designs and an ‘anti-smoking’ smoking shelter at a London College. |
