About Us

Our Approach:

We care about the environments we create for people to experience, visit, work, and live in and is central to our approach for every project. This is underpinned by our commitment to develop solutions which incorporate low carbon sustainable considerations to limit the impact upon the planet within the design and the life cycle use of the building.
 
Our design studio provides creative solutions and a full range of architectural and interior design services from inception to completion and can be specifically tailored to suit each individual commission to meet a wide range of aspirations and budgets.

Architecture and Interior Design:

Our People:

We are architects, designers and technologists delivering solutions that are borne of care, considered thinking and with a sustainable mindset which is informed by our diverse range of experience in the built environment.
We utilise Building Information Modelling technology and working methods within all projects to reduce time and resources during the design development and construction.

 

Digital Technologies:

Principal Designer:

We can provide Principal Designer services to support the commissioning clients’ obligations under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.

 

We value the relationships we form with our clients through our collaborative approach to understanding their project requirements, needs and ambitions. Our clients experience our proactive and creative approach to design and our QA driven delivery of services to meet a wide range of aspirations and budgets. Assignment of a consistent point of contact for the project’s duration ensures continuity for clients.

Relationships:

We are passionate about developing collaborative relationships, so if you are looking for design assistance, we would love to talk through your requirements.

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Meet Our Team

Darren Blake

Darren Blake

Managing Director - Architect
James Hopkinson

James Hopkinson

Managing Director - Interior Designer
Simon Rutter

Simon Rutter

Director - Architectural Technologist
Mark Wardingham

Mark Wardingham

Director -Architect
Gillian Hopkinson

Gillian Hopkinson

Senior Associate - Interior Designer
Marc Johnson

Marc Johnson

Associate - Technologist / BIM Manager
Chris Rayson

Chris Rayson

Senior Technologist
Gemma Richardson

Gemma Richardson

Senior Architect
Marina Kemp

Marina Kemp

Architect
Lyndon Jessop

Lyndon Jessop

Architect
Gosia Szarnecka

Gosia Szarnecka

Architect

Darren Blake

Managing Director - Architect

Email

darren@bharchitecture.co.uk

Phone

0191 257 0022

James Hopkinson

Managing Director - Interior Designer

  • Personal portfolio of projects including Architectural design, spatial and Interior design, branding & corporate image
  • Creating bespoke architecture and interiors for over 30 years for client inc. Housebuilders such as Barratts, Miller homes, Bett homes and Wimpey; Various commercial companies including Sage (Newcastle),Positive solutions (Newcastle & London), Robert Muckle Solicitors, NEPIA (Newcastle), DPS (London) Nigel Wright Consultancy (Newcastle), THINK (Newcastle), Nissan (Washington), MSD (NE), Sterling Pharma solutions(NE), NHS trusts & GP surgeries, Universities, Private and State schools, Libraries & Museums. Hospitality and private residential.
  • Work in numerous sectors including:
    • Office & commercial -  Large corporate headquarters and regional offices for med-large organisations, and smaller start up offices, and refurbishments.
    • Healthcare – Mental health & surgical specialist treatment facilities for NHS hospitals and GP surgeries new builds and refurbishment.
    • Retail – Individual shop and shopping centre refurbishment and branding.
    • Leisure – Historic city centre Library refurbishment, Museum master planning and re-branding.
    • Hospitality – Historic building refurbishment for Boutique Hotels, countryside hotel & activity centres, public houses, bars and café’s
    • Education - Newbuild nursery and first school, refurbishment & branding for state high schools, and university refurbishment & Audio-Visual centre
  • Wealth of experience in design for large corporations & organisations across a wide range of requirements from scientist clean rooms to wheelchair adapted play centres.
  • Award winning projects within both the Residential and conservation sectors:
    • North East Housing projects - The Staithes, Dunston Riverside & Market dock & others.
    • Conservation of The Old Post Office & Sorting Office in Sunderland (whilst architectural Designer for IDP Northern)

Email

james@bharchitecture.co.uk

Phone

0191 257 0022

Simon Rutter

Director - Architectural Technologist

Email

simon@bharchitecture.co.uk

Phone

0191 257 0022

Mark Wardingham

Director -Architect

Email

markw@bharchitecture.co.uk

Phone

0191 257 0022

Gillian Hopkinson

Senior Associate - Interior Designer

  • Personal portfolio of projects including bespoke Interior design & Branding, Architecture, Furniture and Graphic design
  • Creating bespoke architecture & interiors for over 30 years for clients including Scottish & Newcastle, Allied Domecq, First Leisure, Gentoo, Sir John Fitzgerald, Barratt Homes Sage Group, Home group, and various commercial companies, RSL’s, sports and leisure clubs, smaller developers and private clients.
  • Work in numerous sectors including:
    • Hospitality - Private clubs, City centre bars, Country pubs,  Hotels, Restaurants & Cafes
    • Residential – Historic building renovation and conversions, Apartment buildings, Bespoke private housing and Sheltered housing
    • Commercial – Retail shops and sales centres, Corporate Regional Offices, and Listed building office conversions.
    • Leisure  - Sports facilities, Children’s play centres, Dance studios.
  • Wealth of experience in design for differing social groups, age groups, and abilities including design for dementia and special needs.
  • Award winning projects within both the Leisure & Residential sectors:
    • BIDA award for Leeds pub and nightclub complex – whilst Associate Designer for Blueprint Interior Design
    • Premier excellence award for Grade II Listed residential conversion within City centre – whilst Interior designer for IDP Northern
    • RICS Shortlisted and commended residential schemes for RSL high rise and sheltered schemes – whilst Associate at Blake Hopkinson architecture + Design.

Email

gillian@bharchitecture.co.uk

Phone

0191 257 0022

Marc Johnson

Associate - Technologist / BIM Manager

Email

marc@bharchitecture.co.uk

Phone

0191 257 0022

Chris Rayson

Senior Technologist

Email

chris@bharchitecture.co.uk

Phone

0191 257 0022

Gemma Richardson

Senior Architect

Email

gemma@bharchitecture.co.uk

Phone

0191 257 0022

Marina Kemp

Architect

Email

marina@bharchitecture.co.uk

Phone

0191 257 0022

Lyndon Jessop

Architect

Email

lyndon@bharchitecture.co.uk

Phone

0191 257 0022

Gosia Szarnecka

Architect

Email

Gosia@bharchitecture.co.uk

Phone

0191 257 0022

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