Hoole & Walmsley Architects

Karen & Jacqui’s partnership was formed out of friendship, respect and a reaction against lazy architecture. Setting up the Practice in 2006 they quickly gained RIBA Chartered Architects status.
They are enthusiastic about challenging work and share a desire to realise the full potential of any project, no matter the size, by offering practical but beautiful solutions. Scale doesn’t matter, quality does.
Using a team approach to design and taking ‘empathy not ego’ as their motto when collaborating with their clients and other professionals, they are able to listen and exchange ideas. They are a gregarious pair offering a friendly professional service, often fuelled by tea and good homemade cake.
Passionate about Architecture, they are not phased at being part of a small female minority within the profession. “At the end of the day you are judged on your ability and professionalism, although a quick sense of humour helps as there is invariably a degree of banter flying around.”

They recognise that UK Architecture is changing fast and keep pace with best practice through continuous research and innovation.

Inspired by the uniqueness of each project, the Practice can offer clients a personal service through all stages of the design process and construction phase for both domestic and commercial projects. On larger projects partnering opportunities are possible.

‘Architecture demands a lot, you have to love it’.