OUR STORY

We are a multi-disciplinary practice creating outstanding people-centric places that care for our heritage. Our research-led approach underpins our design philosophy meaning our clients know their projects will be based on the latest thinking in the sector.

West Waddy Archadia (WWA) Studios was formed by the merger of two renowned practices and can trace their origins back to 1885. With offices in London and Oxford, our interdisciplinary team offers outstanding client-focused services embracing the natural crossover between built environment disciplines and consistently deliver high-quality projects on time and on budget.

WWA offers a range of design and planning services including Architecture, Planning, and Urban Design with specialists in low-energy design, ecology, heritage, and arboriculture.

Our team are highly experienced in navigating projects through the complex UK planning system and championing our client’s cause, from multi-acre, mixed-use development sites, to smaller and more personal projects. At WWA we offer expert advice, untangle the red tape, decipher any jargon and provide you with a clear and well-laid-out approach. For a free initial consultation please get in touch.

We work across various sectors ranging from residential, healthcare, specialist housing and education, from small-scale developments to large mixed-use schemes. Over the years we have collaborated with clients including commercial and private developers, charities and local authorities, associations, schools and universities. View our portfolio to explore our latest projects.

OUR TEAM

Portrait Mark Slater

Mark Slater

Managing Director
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Jean Hanna, WWA Studios, WWA, West Waddy Archadia, West Waddy, Archadia, Architecture, Urban Design, Town Planning

Jean Hanna

Design Director
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Philip Waddy, Managing Director, WWA Studios, WWA, West Waddy Archadia, West Waddy, Archadia, Architecture, Urban Design, Town Planning

Philip Waddy

Chairman
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Ifti Maniar

Director of Planning
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Wendy Kelly

Practice Manager
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Jonathan Headland, Urban Design Director, WWA Studios, WWA, West Waddy Archadia, West Waddy, Archadia, Architecture, Urban Design, Town Planning

Johnathan Headland

Urban Design Director
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Ewan Green

Associate Architect
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Sally Wright, Senior Planner, WWA Studios, West Waddy Archadia, Architecture, Urban Design, Town Planner

Sally Wright

Senior Planner
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Matt Hinkins, WWA Studios, WWA, West Waddy Archadia, West Waddy, Archadia, Architecture, Urban Design, Town Planning

Matt Hinkins

Design Associate
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Stephen Pickles

Policy Planner
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Charlie Kirby, WWA Studios, WWA, West Waddy Archadia, West Waddy, Archadia, Architecture, Urban Design, Town Planning

Charlie Kirby

Architectural Assistant
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Matt Jackson, WWA Studios, WWA, West Waddy Archadia, West Waddy, Archadia, Architecture, Urban Design, Town Planning

Matthew Jackson

Project Architect
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Ralph Saull

Project Architect / Marketing Coordinator
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JAY WRIGHT, WWA Studios, WWA, West Waddy Archadia, West Waddy, Archadia, Architecture, Urban Design, Town Planning

Jay Wright

PA to the Directors
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Stanislav Brezden, Architectural Assistant, WWA, West Waddy Archadia, Architect, National Apprenticeship Week

Stanislav Brezden

Architectural Assistant
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Kim Vermaak

Kim Vermaak

Marketing + Client Relations Manager
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Michael Paginton

Arboricultural and Town Planning Consultant
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Lee Golder

Finance Manager
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Neil Gibson

Consultant
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