Our Team

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    Daniel Christie - Director

    BSc(Hons), M.Arch, PGDip, RIBA, AABC

    Daniel is a RIBA Chartered Architect whose work is defined by a deep respect for architectural heritage and a commitment to serving contemporary communities. His approach combines sensitivity to tradition with a clear vision for how buildings can evolve to meet the needs of today and tomorrow.
    Daniel believes that architecture is at its best when shaped through trust, open communication, and collaboration. He takes great satisfaction in working closely with clients, consultants, and craftspeople to resolve challenges collectively and deliver projects of enduring quality and purpose.

    Specialising in the adaptive reuse of historic buildings for public and civic use, Daniel sees his work as an opportunity to contribute to the ongoing story of each place, adding new layers of meaning while preserving its essence. His designs aspire to create calm, richly textured spaces that invite people to feel both at ease and inspired. Beyond architecture, Daniel finds balance and creativity in gardening, where the act of nurturing growth echoes his professional ethos of care, patience, and stewardship. Above all, his ambition is to create buildings that are well loved, well used, and firmly rooted within their communities.


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    Adrian Ahmed - Director

    BA(Hons), BA.Arch, PGDip, RIBA

    Adrian is a RIBA Chartered Architect with over two decades of experience in the industry, primarily across the residential, pharmaceutical/life sciences, and commercial sectors. His key strengths include extensive expertise in BIM management and the coordination of multidisciplinary design teams and specialist contractors, acting as lead architect on large-scale projects typically valued between £2 million and £50 million. Adrian has in-depth knowledge of cleanroom design, technologies and specialist manufacturing processes, making him a key asset to the practice when working with global blue-chip clients. He is also a central figure within the practice for expertise in the CDM Principal Designer role, which is critical when delivering sensitive, high-risk industrial and manufacturing projects.

    Adrian is an excellent communicator who builds strong, trusting relationships with our clients. He is highly effective at resolving challenges through a proactive, solution-focused approach and a consistently positive can-do attitude.

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    Joe Lawson - Senior Technologist

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    Joe has been working in the construction industry as an Architectural Technologist for over 15 years and has been responsible for the delivery or as part of the delivery team on numerous projects ranging from residential and mixed-use developments, to pharmaceutical, commercial and retail projects for clients such as Odeon Cinemas, M&S, Mercedes, Flannels, Frasers, USC and GSK.

    He is currently leading the adoption of BIM within the company, and he is also on course to becoming a Member of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (MCIAT).

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    Hania Choinacka - Technologist

    BSc(Hons)

    Hania started in the Simons Design Retail Team, where she worked mainly on fit-out schemes for Boots, Domino’s Pizza, SK Group and Heavenly Desserts, taking the design from feasibility stage to completion on site. She has become experienced in multi-disciplinary resources within the team, helping deliver high quality, detailed designs enabling her to gain valuable experience across different architectural disciplines. For retail clients she has prepared full construction drawing packs, liaising with all parties, undertaking building surveys and attending site meetings.

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    Stephen Poll - Project Designer

    BA(Hons)

    Stephen is a logical, practical and hands-on individual who relishes the opportunity to take on challenging projects. He has comprehensive experience in the preparation of architectural designs from inception through to completion in domestic, public and commercial environments. Skilled in applying logic, considered detailing and functionality to projects with a proven ability to lead projects and teams through the process. He is proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign as well as MS Office & 3D printing.

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    Jess Melton - Architectural Technician

    BSc(Hons)

    Jess is combining her studies with on the job experience in the Simons Design office. She is growing in confidence the more she learns and is working on larger projects using what she has learnt. Jess has excellent organisational skills and is hard working and conscientious. She has been working for Simons design since February 2019. She now has the ability to work on various software packages such as; Revit, CAD, and has had training and can steadily work on Enscape visualisation tools.

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    Mandy Green - Practice Manager

    Mandy is the Practice Manager for Simons Design and brings a friendly, calm manner to everything she deals with. She is the first port of call for new enquiries and runs the office to ensure that the team can work on projects leaving all admin and Marketing duties efficiently with her.

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    Ciara Bayley - Architectural Assistant

    B.Arch (Hons)

    Ciara is a bubbly, motivated and driven architecture graduate from the University of Lincoln. She is passionate about attention to detail and loves to create designs that harmonise aesthetics and functionality.

    She is skilled in both Revit and AutoCad as well as Photoshop and InDesign, using this experience to create masterplans and visualisations as well as putting together planning documents.

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    Lucia Yell - Architectural Assistant

    B.Arch (Hons)

    Lucia is a committed architecture graduate who demonstrates enormous creative potential and knowledge. She is building a strong foundation of architectural experience based on innovation and creativity. She was awarded the RIBA East Midlands BArch Best Design for Social Value in the end of Year awards at University, as well as the The Lincoln Award in her final year as well.

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    Reuel Quansah - Part 2 Architectural Assistant

    BSc(Hons), M. Arch

    Reuel brings with him his experience across residential, commercial and industrial projects. He is proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and BIM, along with a strong knowledge of UK Building Regs. He is proficient in technical design, multidisciplinary coordination and was mentored by Simons Design through the RIBA Future Architects programme. He is passionate about sustainability, digital design and delivering great architecture.

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    Madison Fisher- Media Designer

    Madison is combining her studies in multi-channel marketing with on the job experience in the Simons Design office. She is steadily growing in confidence across various software and tools, including Adobe InDesign and Photoshop. She plays a key role in the management and coordination of Simons Design’s social media channels. Highly motivated and organised, she is continuously expanding her knowledge and skills through her ongoing multi-channel marketing course while growing within the design industry.

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