Ian Venn

BSc (Hons) Arch Tech ICIOB

Associate

 

 

Ian Venn joined PWP Architects in 1994 and then went on to study Architectural Technology at Portsmouth University. He became an Associate Director in 2010.

Jackie Perrett

BA Dip Arch RIBA ARB

Associate

 

 

Jackie graduated from Portsmouth University in 2001 and became a fully qualified Architect in 2003. Previously, Jackie worked for a Hampshire-based practice before joining PWP Architects in 2011.

Since joining PWP Architects Jackie has worked primarily in the Hotel, Leisure and Commercial sectors, on multi-million pound projects, as well as on more small-scale developments.

Claire Elliott

BA (Hons) Dip Arch, MA (Hons) ARB

Senior Architect

 

 

Claire studied at Nottingham University before joining PWP Architects in 2004. She went on to study at Portsmouth University where she graduated with a Diploma in Architecture and was awarded the sustainability prize for her thesis in 2008. She proceeded to gain an MA in Professional Practice before becoming a fully-qualified Architect in 2010. 

James Tippling

BA (Hons) MArch ARB

Architect

 

 

James joined PWP Architects in 2016  after graduating from Northumbria University and gaining practical experience in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. In 2018, James qualified as an Architect after completing the Part 3 examination at Portsmouth University.

Paul Thompson

BA (Hons) Dip Arch

Senior Architectural Assistant

 

 

Paul studied Architecture and Planning at the University of the West of England from 2000 to 2004, followed by his Bachelor of Architecture from 2005 to 2007. Paul joined PWP Architects in 2008.

Daniel Rayson

BA (Hons) MArch ARB RIBA

Architect

 

 

Daniel attended the University of Plymouth for his two Architectural degrees, where he received several awards including a national nomination. He qualified as an Architect at London South Bank University in 2021, whilst working on high-end residential projects in Essex. Daniel joined PWP Architects in August 2023. 

Adrian Galu

BA (Hons) Architecture, MArch

Senior Architectural Designer

 

 

Adrian studied Architecture at “Ion Mincu” University of Architecture and Urban Planning in Bucharest. With over 14 years of experience in the field, Adrian joined PWP Architects in early 2018. After a short break during the pandemic, he rejoined PWP in January 2022.  Adrian has worked on a wide range of projects, and recently passed the Part III Professional Practice qualification.

Safah Derzi

BA (Hons) MArch ARB

Architect

 

 

Safah joined PWP Architects in mid-2023 after gaining her MArch Architecture degree at the University of Portsmouth, following her Bachelors at Kingston University. She has since qualified as an Architect at Kingston University in 2025. Safah has a diverse portfolio, namely within the education, commercial and residential sectors.