About Us

Archangel is a RIBA registered chartered practice based in Cambridge (UK), with a satellite office in Bournemouth. We work across a range of sectors including Commercial, Education, Church, Residential and Domestic; we work with new buildings and the sensitive adaptation of existing ones. Our Gallery shows examples of all of these.

The practice brings together talented individuals from a variety of international backgrounds, and with a wide range of professional experience. Between the 3 members of the management team we have some 60 years experience in practice, and build on that experience in every project that we undertake.

We combine a passion for creative design with an awareness of commercial realities, and strive to deliver the highest quality of buildings in the most efficient manner possible.

Alongside the full range of architectural services we also offer a project management service and a project-specific web design service. Please contact us if this is of relevance.

We also maintain www.churchbuild.co.uk, a separate site which provides resources, discussion documents, opinion and further case studies specifically related to church buildings.

Archangel is an active member of the Keystone Domain association of practices, comprising some 12 offices throughout the UK and approximately 35 technical staff; this provides access to a broader range of specialist skills, and gives us national coverage while preserving a sensitivity to local issues.

Archangel is also a member of The Green Register, a group of like-minded building professionals wishing to pursue the sustainability agenda. We can therefore provide advice on green building issues appropriate to your project vision, reducing long term costs and reducing environmental impact.


Key Staff

Nigel Walter is the director of Archangel. He studied Architecture at Cambridge University where he received a first class degree. He is a member of the Association for Project Management. Nigel is currently studying for an MA in Conservation Studies (Historic Buildings) at the University of York.

John Kellett is Senior Architect; he studied at Bath University, and has a particular interest in conservation issues.

Dirk Visagie is Project Leader and, having studied in Bloemfontein, then qualified as an architect in South Africa. He has 6 years UK experience. Dirk is our ArchiCAD guru and is responsible for CAD development.

Michal Kosicki has qualified as an architect in his native Poland and is responsible for practice CPD.

Richard Bayliss is an Architectural Assistant; he joined the practice in 2010 and is currently working towards his Part 3 examinations.