Team

Nick leads our growth across the south east region with particular focus on the science and technology sector, bringing extensive experience in the design and delivery of laboratory environments. He plays a crucial role in advocating innovative and sustainable design in science and technology. Nick’s core operating principle revolves around listening to clients, a crucial skill as he drives growth through cross sector collaboration. 

BSc Arch BArch (Hons) MSc Arch AEES, RIBA RIAS RIAI

Paul is our Partner lead for Healthcare and Sustainability and is passionate about good design which simplifies the complex to provide sustainable, patient centred solutions. He was project architect for the highly acclaimed Stratheden Hospital, regarded as an exemplary model for mental health design due to its significant impact on patient care and recovery. Paul is a member of Architects for Health and has completed a masters in Advanced Environmental and Energy Studies. 

BSc BArch (Hons), RIBA RIAS

As Managing Partner, Phil leads the growth and direction of the Practice and is Partner lead for the Science & Technology and Education sectors.  He has extensive experience leading wide-ranging multidisciplinary design teams on complex projects from small refurbishments to large scale masterplans and new build state-of-the-art research facilities.  With collaboration at the heart of Phil’s ethos, he co-leads Oberlander’s involvement with the IDeA Network – a global alliance of like-minded architectural practices committed to sharing world class knowledge and expertise, delivered in a local context. Phil is also a member of I2SL (Institute for Sustainable Laboratories) who are committed to supporting transformative action to reduce carbon emissions in the science and research sector.  Along with colleagues across the UK Built Environment, Phil is currently leading the establishment of a UK Chapter of the Institute to extend the impact of their work closer to home.  He also sits on the Board of the UK Science Park Association (UKSPA) as Director representing Business Affiliate Members.  

Phil sits on the Regional Board of Borders College and on the Board of Governors of St Mary’s School in the Scottish Borders. He is a Scottish Ambulance Service First Responder and a member of the Tweed Valley Mountain Rescue team. 

MA (Hons) MArch, RIBA RIAS

As a key member of our Residential team, Sheona brings significant experience in a wide range of residential typologies with particular expertise in high-rise and mixed-use masterplans. She has been pivotal in a number of award winning projects including a scheme heralded as innovative in its ability to help transform the delivery of social and employment infrastructure as part of a mixed-use development.

MA (Hons) Arch Dip Arch, RIBA RIAS

Steve is Partner lead for our portfolio of work across multiple sectors including Science & Technology, Retail & Hospitality, Industrial & Agriculture and our Workplaces & Interiors team. His strong organisational and motivational skills, coupled with excellent analytical and technical expertise means he delivers the most complex and demanding projects on time and within budget. It is this combined with his careful and attentive approach to innovation design that results in long standing client relationships.