Darbyshire Architects

Acanthus Architects is a prestigious national network of independent architectural practices, united by a shared commitment to excellence in design and conservation. Established in 1986, the collective has built a formidable reputation for delivering high-quality professional services in new building design, building conservation, landscape, and urban design. With individual practices located across the country, the network combines the advantages of local knowledge and regional character with the shared expertise and resources of a larger organisation.

Our clientele includes both private and public sector entities, ranging from private individuals to large multi-national corporations. We take pride in our ability to collaborate effectively with other consultants and contractors, fostering strong partnerships to deliver exceptional results. The collective professional staff of our offices represents over one hundred architects and specialists, enabling us to assemble skilled and experienced teams to tackle projects of any scale or complexity.

Acanthus Board

The Acanthus Board, responsible for the strategic direction of the network, consists of the following officials:

• Chairman: Peter Heather
• Finance: Peter Heather
• Company Secretary: Jonathon Wingfield

In addition to the Board officials, other members of the Acanthus Board include Roger Goodliff, Jenny Humphreys, Mark Vines, Jonathon Wingfield, and Katherine Pimblott.

Acanthus Conferences

Since 2005, Acanthus Architects has proudly organised annual conferences in various locations across the United Kingdom and internationally, including Dundee, Belfast, Swansea, Brighton, York, Milton Keynes, Plymouth, Glasgow, Newcastle, Berlin, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Falmouth, City of London, Birmingham, and Greenwich. These events provide a platform for industry professionals, clients, and stakeholders to engage in meaningful discussions and share knowledge on current trends and challenges in the architectural field.

Acanthus Members

Acanthus Architects comprises the following member practices:

1. Acanthus Darbyshire Architects (Newcastle)

2. Acanthus Holden Architects (Pembroke)

3. Acanthus WSM Architects (Leeds)

4. Ferguson Mann Architects (Bristol)

5. Acanthus RH Architects (East Hanningfield)

6. Simpson & Brown Architects (Edinburgh)

Each member practice is an accomplished architectural firm with its own distinctive strengths, expertise, and portfolio of projects. Together, we harness our collective resources and skills to deliver outstanding architectural solutions tailored to the unique needs of our clients.