Team

Roderick James Architects specialises in designing and detailing domestic timber frame buildings and employs a team of experienced Architects to ensure that each project receives the quality of design and attention to detail that you should expect. 

As a client, you will be allocated your own Project Architect from the outset of your project, who will guide and support you through every stage of your project.

We ‘Grow Our Own Architects'. The practice has a policy of employing talented, aspiring individuals already on the pathway to becoming fully qualified architects, and provides them with various types of support and guidance as they move along this journey.

We do not currently have any vacancies within the Practice but are always happy to hear from post part 1 and part 2 architectural students: please email CV’s to recruitment@rjarchitects.co.uk if you think you would be of interest.

  • Peter Smith

    PARTNER

    Peter joined the practice in 2010 and has worked closely with Roderick to significantly expand our Scottish portfolio. Peter has developed a strong understanding of the unique architectural needs of Scotland, and today is a Partner, leading the Scottish team from our Glasgow office. In his spare time, Peter can be found on his bike, cycling around the beautiful Scottish landscape.

     

     

  • Romana Kerslake

    ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT

    Romana joined the practice in 2021, providing much-needed assistance to the project architects. Originally from Serbia, where she studied architecture, Romana is currently pursuing her longstanding goal of becoming a fully qualified architect in the UK. She is dedicated to enhancing her skills and knowledge within the industry and contributing to the practice’s success as she advances in her career.

     

  • Sue Reid

    ADMINISTRATION MANAGER

    Sue joined the practice in 2015 to manage and oversee the day-to-day administration and operations of our three offices, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and efficiently.

     

  • Lauren Lambert

    ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT

    The latest member of the practice’s ‘Grow Your Own Architect’ approach, Lauren has recently joined the practice following the successful completion of her part 1 Architectural degree at Plymouth University. She is currently engaged in advancing her skills and knowledge as she works towards her part 2 qualification at the University of the West of England (UWE) through a valuable apprenticeship arrangement. In her spare time, Lauren enjoys pursuing her passion for drawing and netball.

     

  • Roderick James

    FOUNDER

    Roderick has been a practicing architect for over 45 years, founding the practice over 35 years ago. He was the first director of the Centre for Alternative Technology in Machynlleth, Wales, since its inception in 1973. Throughout his career, Roderick has actively pursued a deep interest in sustainable and self-build practices, ensuring that these principles have been integral to the ethos of the practice.

  • Peter Brodbelt

    ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT

    Peter has been a fully qualified chartered architect since the year 2000, and has been a valued member of the practice since 2003. Over the years, he has gained extensive experience in the design and detailing of sustainable, self build projects. His dedication and expertise led him to become an associate in 2009, where he continues to contribute to various projects with professionalism and skill.

  • James Lock

    PARTNER

    A founding member of the ‘Grow Your Own Architect’ blueprint, James has been an integral part of the practice since 2002 and became a fully qualified architect in 2011. James has considerable experience desiging timber frame, sustainable domestic projects and is now a Partner, working out of the Devon office. James lives locally with his family and enjoys a variety of sporting activites and travelling.



  • Suzanne Hutchings

    PROJECT ARCHITECT

    Suzanne has been a fully qualified architect at the practice for over 15 years, during which she has contributed to numerous successful projects. She lives in the beautiful region of South Devon with her family, where she finds joy in both rowing and dancing during her leisure time.

  • Mike Hope

    MANAGING PARTNER

    Mike is the managing partner and has worked with the practice since 1997. He has worked on some of the practice’s most notable and recognisable projects. Outside of work, he lives with his family in a tin house on Dartmoor that they rebuilt together as a labour of love.

     

  • Nicholas Wordie

    PARTNER

    Nicholas has been a fully qualified chartered architect for over 30 years, bringing a wealth of ex[erience to each project he undertakes and became a partner in 2008. After a successful 11 years in the Devon office, Nick made the decision to move to Wiltshire, whe he established our Salisbury office, a location he has successfully developed and continues to drive the practice forward from. In addition to his professional commitments, Nick enjoys the leisure activities of runnig, sailing and refurbishing old boats.

     

     

  • Luke Sutton

    DESIGN ASSOCIATE

    Luke joined the practice in 2009 and became a qualified architect in 2014. He is now the practices Design Associate, overseeing research & development as well as managing his various projects. In his spare time, Luke enjoys cycling, walking in Devon’s landscapes and woodturning as a creative outlet.