James Roobottom // Managing Director

James established the practice in 2011 after many years of working for large practices designing high end residential and commercial architecture in various countries and counties.

Originally from North Wales he studied at Huddersfield university before working in the city of Leeds for the earlier part of his career.  During this period he was responsible for the delivery of commercial and residential projects that included bespoke housing, retail, apartments and industrial projects.

Following this James did spend a portion of his architectural career on a small island in the Atlantic ocean (Bermuda), most notably a tax haven utilised by the wealthy and insurance industry but also has an interesting architectural history, a type of colonial architecture, developed over the past four centuries, with inspiration from Europe, the Caribbean and Americas evident.  The pastel colours are a hallmark of the island and of course the white stepped roofs.  During this time James was responsible for the delivery of luxury residential housing, swimming pools, hotels and commercial buildings.

James is now responsible for the day to day running of the practice and has a keen interest in Retrofit and Passivhaus builds.  James is involved from conception through to completion and monitoring projects on site. His knowledge is invaluable having been involved in hundreds of construction projects over the years.

When not working he likes to spend time with the family on the water, you will often find him on the beach in Rhosneigr or Abersoch.