People
We work side by side with you through your build. Meet our core team.
With years of experience behind us, we have a wealth of practical insight, a strong network and a realistic appreciation of clients’ needs. We keep our knowledge fresh through collaboration and research.
Our background lets us create the best possible places for people and communities.
Christopher Platt / Director
Christopher has held senior architectural positions in the UK, Germany and Ethiopia before establishing the studio in 2002. Together with co-director Helen Campbell, he’s published and lectured widely in the UK and abroad.
Helen Campbell / Director
Helen's architectural background originally evolved from a sculpture degree. Her work at Studio KAP includes the Leijser House featured on Channel 4’s Grand Designs.
Ailish Whooley / Architectural Assistant
Ailish is an award-winning graduate of both University College Dublin and the Mackintosh School of Architecture, Glasgow. Before joining us at Studio KAP, she held positions in practices in Dublin and Vancouver, where she explored the creative re-use of historic buildings and new urban and suburban residential projects. This has inspired a wider interest in social and economic issues.
A note on our ethos:
Our collaborative ethos defined the practice when it was established by Roderick Kemsley and Christopher Platt in 2002, and developed further when Helen Campbell became the third director. Rod lead a number of projects shown on our website until 2012, and now runs his own practice while Helen and Chris continue to lead Studio KAP.
Expertise
We believe our designs should contribute to the world around them.
We value the old as well as the new, the everyday as well as the unusual. We build for sustainability and longevity, with a strong awareness of the setting.
With a thorough understanding of planning requirements, we make effective applications. Across listed buildings, conservation areas, rural locations and other sensitive sites, we’ve always secured planning permissions for our clients.
The process
Thinking about an architecture project? We're here to demystify the process.
Before you make any commitment, we’ll talk you carefully through design and construction, from the first consultation to the final lick of paint. With a full understanding of each step, this is an investment you can feel excited about.
We’re good at identifying the important questions in a project. And we consider it vital to be involved all the way through. We liaise with the planning authorities, collaborate with building contractors, and will be here to advise after you’ve moved in.
Downloads
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