Architectural practice CPMG has expanded its teams in London, Birmingham and Nottingham, contributing to the growth of the next generation and its own presence in the sector.
Strengthening CPMG’s Nottingham headquarters, architectural assistant Ieuan Thomas and Part 1 architectural student Elliot Tiney join the practice to continue their respective journeys in the sector following their studies at the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University.
Elliot is a returning member to CPMG’s growing team, having completed two weeks of work experience with the team in Nottingham earlier this year. Both have had the opportunity to immerse themselves in CPMG’s specialist areas including education and healthcare.
With more than eight years’ experience in the industry, Matthew Drewitt joins the Nottingham team as an architect, with core knowledge areas including the residential, civic, cultural, office and leisure sectors, as well as a key focus on promoting the utilisation of grey belt land in Nottingham.
Matthew said: “Beginning my journey at CPMG seemed like a given, with its open-minded approach to helping the city that it has called home from the very beginning. With this comes the opportunity to work on a range of projects including local and seminal projects, as well as the larger work across the UK that we are becoming increasingly known for.”
Architectural technologist Kebba Barrow joins CPMG’s team in Birmingham and is looking to further his expertise after graduating from the University of Wolverhampton in 2022 with a degree in architectural technology. The focus areas in Kebba’s new role include the technical aspects of projects such as effective cohesion of individual specifications and ensuring compliance with building standards and codes.
Joining the experienced collective at CPMG’s London studio, Amit Patel arrives as a Part 1 architectural assistant, after completing a placement as an architectural assistant at the practice’s Nottingham headquarters before returning to university. Amit is expecting to enhance his expertise through a range of current projects and collaboration with senior architects, engineers and contractors after studying architecture at the University of Loughborough.
Alongside Amit is architectural assistant student Isaac Ma, who has joined the team while studying at the University of Bath. Supporting the practice’s overarching aim of developing skills in the sector, Isaac’s work so far has included exposure to all project stages including early design and construction. He has also developed skills relating to 3D modelling and drawing production.
Speaking on how he is finding his role so far, Isaac said: “There have been a lot of firsts for me so far in my time at CPMG, which have allowed me to reshape my understanding and approach towards design. The experience so far has been incredibly valuable, especially being able to meet such knowledgeable professionals that I can learn from.”
Nick Gregory, director at CPMG and Nottingham office lead, said: “The continued growth we have seen across our Nottingham, London and Birmingham teams is an aspect we are incredibly proud of. It’s a reflection of our own success but is also positive in terms of what it means for our industry.
“Supporting the ongoing development in the sector is crucial, and welcoming enthusiastic individuals in the early stages of their careers is a core element of this, as is supporting the progression of those with experience in the industry that join us.
“By fostering a culture centered around collaboration, and with an incredibly talented team, we’ve been able to secure some remarkable achievements over the past year across both public and private sectors.”
