Ethos

Neil is the passionate Director of NC Architecture. After qualifying in 1980 and working in successful mid-size architectural firms, it wasn’t long before he established his own practice. Driven by his desire to build strong relationships with clients that enabled him to fully understand their needs, he aimed to build a practice that could respond with flexibility and creativity, whilst offering a cost-effective and swift turnaround. Neil is an experienced Architect, having worked for 40 years on diverse projects ranging in size, style and function. His expertise varies from Multiple Housing Schemes, Luxury Homes, Leisure Centres and School Extensions. Neil’s work has been inspired by Phillip Johnson, Frei Otto and Frank Lloyd Wright, in particular the common themes of natural forms, natural light and space. Neil has a passion for buildings, that can be both in the landscape and part of it. A seamless integration into the landscape has inspired much of Neil’s approach to designing homes in Cheshire’s open countryside and greenbelt. His designs maximise natural light in a way that facilitates the synthesis of inside and the natural world outside. Neil is dedicated to working closely with clients to help them achieve their goals. Believing anything is possible, whether commercial or residential, Neil has been able to find innovative ways of designing new buildings on complex sites and breathing life into Listed Buildings, adding value whilst retaining the essence of the protected building. Central to Neil’s philosophy is his commitment to designing engaging and comfortable spaces for their occupants; it is essential to him that he is able to achieve this whilst delivering on the commercial objectives of his client’s brief and each unique site. 40 years after qualifying, Neil remains enthusiastic and committed to delivering for each and every one of his clients.