Practice

Andreas Hofmeyr MArch (Prof)
Part II Architectural Assistant

Andreas is a Namibian designer who completed his Master of Architecture degree at the University of Pretoria in South Africa in 2011. He joined the practice in 2018 after working in Namibia and South Africa for the first part of his career, where he focused primarily on contemporary sustainable projects, mixed-scale commercial projects, community development and public art installations.

His final design thesis looked at the installation of a public theatre interface in a dysfunctional urban site within Pretoria’s historic town centre; analysing existing site characteristics and potential connections to the surrounding historic fabric.

He is passionate about design that tackles contemporary challenges such as defunct architecture, recyclability/reusability and future adaptability.  

Outside of the workplace, he is an avid outdoorsman, musician and ceramicist.

Corey Sutherland
Architectural Technician

Corey joined our Taunton office in 2015 after studying A-level Design & Technology, Mathematics and Art.

Jonathan Rhind Architects supported Corey to complete his Level 3 Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment, while working as an Architectural Technician. In September 2018, Corey began studying for his Part I in Architecture at Plymouth University, and plans to continue working at the Practice between semesters.

Darryn Marrs HNC (Construction), MCIAT
Senior Technologist

A chartered architectural technologist, Darryn is an experienced senior technician with sound construction and detailing knowledge and has been with the practice since 2008.

Following the completion of a HNC in construction, Darryn has worked on a variety of projects from the change of use of listed buildings, to numerous house extension and alteration projects, with varying budgets up to 1.4 million pounds.

His experience includes the extensive repair, renovation and conservation of a 6500sq ft. Grade I listed Georgian town house in the world heritage site of Bath shortlisted for the 2017 Michelmores Property Awards – Heritage Project of the Year. He is also the project lead on a long-term maintenance and repair programme for a local charitable trust, that owns four large Grade II listed town centre buildings, housing numerous flats, shops, offices and a bar.

Darryn is in the process of applying for the CIAT Accredited Conservationist qualification.

David Bridges BSc (Hons), MCIAT
Senior Technologist

Following an Honours Degree in Architectural Design from Coventry University, David has been with the practice since 2009.

David has worked on a wide range of projects, from small kitchen extensions and cottage refurbishments, to high-end barn conversions, large farmstead alterations and a new-build luxury pool house.

The majority of David’s experience has been work on listed buildings or sites within conservation areas. David recently achieved accreditation as a Chartered Architectural Technologist (MCIAT).

Helen Bennett BA (Hons) MArch
Part II Architectural Assistant

Helen completed her Master of Architecture course at the University of the West of England, and joined Jonathan Rhind Architects in August 2019.

Throughout her time at university conservation formed a key aspect to Helen’s design and research projects, and she often chose sites that involved the renovation or restoration of listed buildings. Her final year thesis focused on the social element of design and how the local and wider community could be encouraged to use a once derelict site to bring life back to the area.   

Helen spent her Part 1 year out working on a range of conservation projects on different scales, from small extensions to large public buildings. 

Helen is now working towards gaining experience for her Part 3 qualification.

John Alexander BSc, DipArch, Msc (Cons), RIBA, SCA, AABC
Director

John is a chartered architect and company director, who has been with Jonathan Rhind Architects since 2000, following his postgraduate Masters degree in building conservation. He has previously worked on large commercial and healthcare projects in Bristol and London.

John has over 25 years’ experience in the industry and all of his projects have a conservation element, including consolidation of ruins, church repairs and works to historically significant properties. He is the appointed architect on over 50 churches and has a wide range of experience on listed buildings, from important historic farmhouses to industrial sites.

John is an active member of a group set up to promote knowledge in the conservation and traditions of thatching roofs: The Conservation of Traditional Thatch Group (CoTTG). The group is made up of experienced thatchers and officers from SPAB and Historic England, as well as conservation officers and architects.

Jon Johnson BSc (Hons)
Architectural Assistant

Jonathan took a BTEC in Architecture and the Built Environment achieving a Distinction Merit, before graduating from the University of the West of England (UWE) with a Part I Bachelor of Science in Architecture. For his dissertation he chose to discuss the principles of conservation and the issues surrounding conservation authenticity, with special focus on the Georgian architecture of Bath.

During his education he worked as a builder gaining valuable first hand, practical experience of repair and construction projects from start to completion.

Jonathan has a special interest in, and hopes to explore further, the relationship between historic and contemporary structures, in particular the considered use of traditional materials alongside modern-day technology. Jonathan joined Jonathan Rhind Architects in the Spring of 2019.

Jonathan Rhind BSc, DipArch, RIBA, SCA, AABC
Director

A chartered architect and company director, Jonathan is accredited in architectural conservation and has over 30 years’ experience working on historic buildings in the South West of England, from castles and country houses to churches and small cottages. He works extensively with Historic England and local authorities to achieve planning and listed building consents and successfully delivering work on site.

Jonathan has a particular interest in the style and detail in each phase of a historical development; the social and economic factors that shaped the buildings, and the performance of natural and traditional materials in our climate. He is also interested in traditional construction methods in new buildings, using tried and tested modern quality materials and sustainable systems, to form practical, elegant and well-crafted buildings. He also enjoys the challenge of new buildings in beautiful places, creating well proportioned spaces that respond to their surroundings on a suitable budget. 

Jonathan is a specialist in cob buildings and is passionate about the construction, care, performance and repair of cob, unbaked earth mass walling.  He is a technical group member of the Devon Earth Building Association, which promotes the use of cob as a traditional and modern building material.

Jonny Poland BA (Hons), M.Arch (dist), RIBA, AABC, CA
Conservation Architect

A chartered architect, accredited in architectural conservation, Jonny initially joined the practice as a postgraduate student in 2008 before returning to the team in 2010 following his M.Arch at Plymouth University, where he graduated with distinction.

Jonny has worked on a number of prestigious projects, including being project architect for The China Tower on Clinton Devon Estates’ Rolle Estate in East Devon, which was finalist in the AJ Retrofit awards 2014 alongside internationally renowned architects, Haworth Tompkins and Zaha Hadid.

Jonny has worked on a range of projects, including a large farm diversification scheme, three Heritage Lottery Funded church repair projects and also has experience working with scheduled ancient monuments and grade I, II* and II listed buildings. He is currently project architect for The Farmers Arms and Manor Inn development in Woolsery, Devon, a high profile village regeneration scheme.

Jonny has a particular interest in creative re-use of materials and the juxtaposition between conservation architecture and contemporary design.

Julian Clayton BA (Hons), DipArch, RIBA, AABC
Director

Julian joined the practice in 2016 as a Senior Architect and became director in 2018. He worked abroad for a number of years on large retail, hospitality and educational projects.

Drawing on the experience of his early career as a conservation architect, Julian’s particular focus is in providing new and contemporary design for old and historic buildings. Through attention to detail and using traditional materials in innovative ways, he tries to reach a balance between the old and new.

Julian sits on the Exeter and Bath and Wells DAC approved lists for church inspections and obtained accreditation with the AABC (Architects Accredited in Building Conservation) in 2018. Julian is also highly experienced in project management.

Mark Raby BArch, DipArch, RIBA
Director

A chartered architect and began working in architectural practice 15 years ago, Mark has been with Jonathan Rhind Architects since 2016, becoming a director in 2018.

Mark’s experience ranges from large scale master-planning of mixed use commercial schemes, to one off bespoke houses, however his passion is in heritage buildings and sustainability.

He has a wide range of experience in conservation architecture and has been project architect for private planning applications in conservation area, as well as working on the restoration and extension of listed buildings and barn conversions. He has worked on church schemes, preparing DAC faculty applications and tender documentation.

Mark believes that the key to a successful architectural project is in the simplicity of approach. Mark believes that the main endeavour as an industry is to create something unique, beautiful and functional, and the technical knowledge that facilitates a design that is robust supports that aim.

Mark is currently working towards a qualification as a Conservation Architect with the Register of Architects Accredited in Building Conservation (AABC).

Martin Sturley-Hayes BA (Hons), DipArch.(Cons), RIBA, AABC
Director

A chartered architect, Martin became associate director in 2014 and director in 2018. Martin has been with the practice since 2001 following a graduate degree in Architecture, leading towards further qualification in building conservation.
Martin is specialised in building conservation and has considerable knowledge and experience of working on historic private houses, community projects, new build alterations and additions in sensitive sites.

Martin is passionate about finding the balance between understanding and respecting historic buildings, appropriate repair techniques and materials to secure their long-term use, alongside the need to integrate modern standards and architectural aspirations for contemporary living. He has a particular interest in design solutions which draw on historic character and contemporary forms, with construction and materials complementing each other.

Martin obtained the AABC (Architects Accredited in Building Conservation) in 2010 and is also on the Exeter Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC) approved list for church inspections.

Peter Thompson BSc (Hons) MCIAT, MInstRE
Technologist

After completing a BA in Architectural Design and Technology at the University of the West of England, Peter joined the practice in 2015. He has also trained in aerospace design and has detailed knowledge of materials and services.

Peter has previous practical building and stonemasonry experience having worked on many listed buildings, including National Trust properties and private dwellings in the South West. Pete recently achieved accreditation as a Chartered Architectural Technologist (MCIAT).

Peter’s latest project is work on a new pool house within the grounds of a Grade II listed dwelling.

Rick Gilroy HNC (Construction), MCIAT
Architectural Technologist

Rick joined the practice in 2015 as a technician, having previously worked as an Environmental Test Engineer, assessing the reliability of product and ensuring they survive in the working environment.

Prior to this he worked for a number of years within the aerospace industry as a Non-destructive Test Technician carrying out ultrasonic and radiographic inspection tests.

Rick has a particular interest in the creative re-use of redundant industrial and agricultural buildings for new use, including residential and commercial sites, whilst retaining the original character and design intentions.

Rick has completed a level 4 HNC in Construction for which he was awarded a distinction, and has recently qualified as a Chartered Architectural Technologist (MCIAT). 

Samuel Asante Amoah OTDip Civ Eng, BSc (Hons) Arch Tech, HDipSD (Hons) ACIAT
Architectural Technologist

Sam Studied Civil Engineering and Building Construction and worked in the field of Civil Engineering for several years. As his taste for the built environment increased he studied Architectural Technology and Construction Management at VIA University College in Denmark. Since 2004 he has been working in Architectural Practice on conservation and new build projects in Ireland and the UK. Sam joined Jonathan Rhind Architects in June 2019 and has brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Practice.

Support Staff
Secretarial, I.T. Support

Pamela Longhurst, Rom Dodson, Tina Fouracre, Fergus Alexander, Hayley Warner, Charlotte Miller.