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DLA architecture announces senior promotions in Leeds and London
DLA Architecture has announced two senior promotions in Leeds and London. Iain Jones has been promoted to become associate director in the Leeds offi ce. Iain, who sits on the CIAT national project taskforce reviewing and commenting on proposed new legislation, has been with DLA for over 18 years. He is an integral part of the team delivering technical excellence across high-profi le projects that have included Trinity Walk in Wakefi eld, Headingley Stadium, Vanguarde in York, Central Square Leeds, and more recently, Oak House in Leeds.
DLA has also promoted Mitesh Dabasia to become associate in the London offi ce. Dabasia joined the practice in 2015 and has since played a vital role in the success of the commercial offi ce team, particularly within complex retrofi t projects. He has overseen the development of Portsoken House, Nash House, and most recently 26 St James’s Square and is also providing technical
ANNIVERSARY
DMWR Architects celebrates practice’s 60th anniversary
Founded in 1963 by Douglas Haig Marriott, Leonard Phillip Worby and Derek Leonard Robinson, DMWR has now grown signifi cantly with three studios in London, Manchester and Hertfordshire and a team of over 65 working across eight sectors. “Known for its strong reputation in architectural design and delivery, the practice has been involved in some iconic buildings over the past six decades,” the fi rm said. From the 35 storey Millbank Tower that kickstarted the practice in 1963 (at the time was the tallest building in London, surpassing St Paul’s Cathedral by seven metres) to the International Maritime Organisation HQ on Albert
Embankment opened by Queen Elizabeth II. Other memorable buildings include the twin towers of Pan Peninsula in London’s Millharbour to the 100,000 m2 Columbus Tower in West India Quay; Moonraker building for Unite, Sainsbury’s Whitechapel and Holloway Road and Barbican Conservatory. Barry Harper-Smith, managing director of DMWR Architects comments, “Reaching this signifi cant milestone gives us a chance to look back and refl ect on the fantastic work we have delivered over the decades as a team and to also celebrate and look forward to the exciting projects we are working on as we continue to grow.”
Mitesh Dabasia
advice on refurbishments for 21-25 Burton Place for Berkeley Square Holdings, St Bride’s House on Fleet Street, and the £15m Kirby Street for Morgan Capital. The announcement follows a series of promotions made earlier this year with Laura McGregor becoming an associate in Leeds and Andrew Salt an associate in Manchester. Adam Atraktzi, Alejandro Carrajo and Charles Jabre were also promoted to become associates in the London studio. Chris Levett, group board director
Iain Jones
and head of the London studio at DLA Architecture, said: “These well-earned promotions are a key part of our future success with each one bringing a strong skill set that will help shape the future of the company in years to come.” DLA Architecture has been established for more than 40 years and employs 91 architectural staff across its offi ces in Leeds, Manchester, and London. Its expertise covers a broad range of sectors including learning, sport, industry, care, workplace, housing, retail, conservation and re-use.
John Neale, senior director of DMWR Architects, joined the practice in 1986 as a Part 2 Architecture Graduate. He comments, “Over the past 60 years we have seen many changes in our business with a steady growth into new sectors including high rise mixed use development, PSBA, BTR and industrial.”
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