Amy Napier RIBA
Director
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Amy is co-founder of Napier Clarke Architects. Napier Clarke was formed out of a desire to deliver quality, crafted buildings for great Clients in both rural and city contexts. In collaboration with Steven, Amy helps to provide direction on Architectural and Interior Design with a focus on considered responses to both aesthetic and environmental requirements. She has a depth of experience in attention to detail, application of materials and interpreting the needs of the client, resulting in architecture that inspires and connects with the user and its wider context. Amy has delivered a number of award winning projects for Napier Clarke and is honoured to be on the judging panel of the 2023 Brick Awards for the Brick Development Association.
2001-2011
Amy was a Project Architect at Hopkins Architects, London for 10 years, working on complex and highly integrated projects such as;
• UCH Macmillan Cancer Centre, London – A new ambulatory care centre for the treatment of cancer. Winner of a RIBA regional and National Award 2013. The Prime Minister’s Better Public Building, British Construction Industry Awards (BCIA) 2012.
• Northgate Development, Chester – A new masterplan in the centre of Chester including a new Theatre for performing arts.
• The Alnwick Garden Pavilion – A sustainable visitor Centre and pavilion for the Duchess of Northumberland.
Winner of a RIBA Regional Award 2008
Steel Construction Award 2007
Wood Award 2006
In addition, Amy worked on a huge variety of projects, including residential projects in Dubai and Jersey; Evelina Children’s Hospital, London; Brent Civic Centre and Norwich Cathedral Visitors Centre.
1995-2001
Amy Studied at the Manchester School of Architecture and in her year out worked at TP Bennett on commercial, residential and office buildings in Central London.
Steven Clarke RIBA
Director
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Steven is co-founder of Napier Clarke Architects, an award-winning practice recognised for its high-quality design and strategic thinking. With over 25 years’ experience Steven leads on the concept, design and planning for all projects and working alongside Amy and the team continues to oversee design at the later stages.
Steven has played a significant role in many of Napier Clarke’s award-winning projects, including the Black Country Living Museum, Visitor Centre; Chelwood; Samarkand and is currently working on projects with the Eyre Estate, London; Henley Golf Club and The Old Boathouse development, Taplow.
Prior to Napier Clarke, Steven was an Associate Partner at Hopkins Architects, London for 10 years, leading the design, planning and construction of a number of significant and interesting projects, a select list are below;
• The Living Planet Centre, Woking – Winner of a RIBA Regional and National Award 2015
• St.George’s Chapel, Great Yarmouth – The conversion of a Grade I listed Chapel into a Theatre. Winner of a RIBA Regional and National award, 2014.
• Cyprus Cultural Centre, Nicosia – A new performing Arts building won in an International Competition in 2007.
• Holkham Hall, Norfolk – The conversion of the Stables and Potteries buildings into a café, museum, shop and events space for Lord and Lady Coke. Regional RIBA award winner.
In addition, Steven worked on large scale residential projects, office buildings, sports venues, education and conservation projects.
After studying at Manchester School of Architecture, Steven was headhunted to work for Arup Associates, London. Working on Manchester Etihad Stadium, Battersea Power Station and Plantation Place, a large new office building, Fenchurch St, London.
Steven is a member of the Reading Design Review Panel, has tutored at the Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL and has been an external critic at the University of Westminster.
Tim Leung
Project Architect
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Tim joined Napier Clarke in 2015 and has played a major role in the success of the practice, Tim has been responsible for the drawing delivery for many of our projects and his flexibility and adaptability to any project scale/ typology has been key to Napier Clarke winning projects.
Prior to joining Napier Clarke Tim studied at Oxford Brookes University before completing his professional qualification at the Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL. Tim has previously worked in practices both in London and Hong Kong where he has gained experience working on an array of building types, including commercial residential high-rise and diplomatic buildings.
Since joining Napier Clarke, Tim has been involved in the delivery of a range of successful projects including Samarkand and the winning competition entry for the Black Country Living Museum Visitor Centre.
Peter Lowe
Associate
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Peter joined Napier Clarke in 2021 as an Associate.
Prior to Napier Clarke Peter was an Associate at Allies and Morrison for 10 years, where he lent his design and delivery skills to some of the practice’s most high profile projects.
Peter was project architect for a significant mixed use building overlooking Canada Water working with British Land – combining 21,200 sqm of flexible workspace with a public leisure centre and swimming pool in a building whose form references the industrial warehouse heritage of the docks.
Previously, Peter led and completed three projects working working with Argent at Kings Cross. The King’s Cross Tunnel was completed in 2014 – winning a Civic Trust Award Commendation and shortlisted for an RIBA award. Peter was also heavily involved with the completion of Two Pancras Square, a BREEAM Outstanding office building. Additionally, he led and completed the King’s Cross Cooling Pod, a pioneering new energy centre alongside the railway into St Pancras International.
Between 2007-2009 Peter was involved in a number of masterplanning aspects for London 2012 – from temporary venues for equestrian events in Greenwich Park working with LOCOG to large utility structures/ head houses in the main Olympic Park.
Peter was involved in a number of significant design competitions at Allies and Morrison, including the winning international design competition to masterplan a new city in Irfan, Oman.
Prior to this Peter studied at the University of Bath and University of Cambridge – achieving first class degrees with honours for both Part 1 and Part 2, receiving commendations for outstanding academic performance, and winning the Nick Terry Urban Design Prize for his final year masterplanning project in Bristol
Sebastian Nisoli
Part I Architectural Assistant
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Sebastian joined Napier Clarke in 2023 and brings a wealth of experience from previous roles at the Glasgow-based award-winning practice McGinlay Bell, as well as an esteemed architecture office in Milan. His expertise spans digital rendering, detailed drawings and physical modelling cultivated through diverse projects across educational, commercial, and residential sectors.
His tenure in various practices, spanning different countries, provided him with exposure to a wide array of architectural methods and styles. Sebastian’s portfolio includes a wide range of projects, reflecting his versatility and adaptability.
Notably, he earned a Commendation from the Glasgow Institute of Architects for his exceptional year 4 University design project, a testament to his abilities. Sebastian is a consistent Dean’s list awardee at the Faculty of Engineering, demonstrating his sustained commitment to achieving meritorious standards.
Harry Bruce
Architect
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Harry has recently joined from a commercial architectural firm in Manchester where he has worked on a wide range of projects from large scale residential developments to office buildings and town centre masterplans.
Prior to this Harry studied at the University of Sheffield where he was awarded the BDP Live Project Prize for his work with a local council. Before this he attended the University of Manchester achieving a first-class degree.