Oliver Welsh / Architectural Assistant

Oliver joined KTA in June 2025 for a summer job while being a student at Plymouth University.

He has completed his 1^st Year at Plymouth University in May 2025 and has been working on healthcare and industrial projects in his time at KTA. He loves thinking outside the box for ways to design rooms within a building and keeps trying to improve.

Outside of work and University, you can find Oliver playing football for Witheridge men’s, drawing or playing games with his mates.

The Chairman at KTA – a Chartered Architect who has worked with the Practice since 1995. During this time he has covered a wide range of successful projects from residential to hotels, schools and stadia covering a wide geographical area. His detailed knowledge of the “Building Schools for the Future” initiative ensured a successful delivery of £24m new Secondary School as well as designing the new developments at Sandy Park for the Exeter Chiefs including the New 250 Bed Marriott Hotel as well as other prominent Professional Sporting venues and Clubs in the South West. Richard oversees and maintains the confidence of all of our clients throughout the Development & Construction Community.

Outside of the office Richard pursues his love of sailing with his restoration of a 1914 classic yacht and watching the Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park.

The Managing Director at KTA.  Ajay has extensive experience across multiple sectors delivering multi award winning designs across the UK. He has led some of the regions significant projects including The Royal Clarence in Exeter and also a fantastic new multi-million pound Health and Wellbeing Centre in the heart of Plymouth shaping the future regeneration of this deprived area.

Ajay is involved with all design projects, initiating collaborative team design reviews and is responsible for the smooth running of the office. He directs a great studio in Exeter and promotes a team culture. He supports a ‘family-ethos’. As Director, he has great experience ranging from design excellence, front-end stakeholder, master planning and client engagement through to project execution, whilst coordinating the whole design team. He is a people person with a bubbly personality providing a fun yet professional level of service delivery.

He works closely with many schools in the South West, educating our future generation about the profession and also teaches at University of Plymouth School of Architecture. Ajay has also been influential raising thousands of pounds for many local charitable organisations and food banks as Vice-Chair for the successful Building Forum Devon and Cornwall. 

Ajay enjoys going to the gym and visiting many beautiful local areas including our beaches, moors and paddleboarding.

As Associate Director at KTA, Andrew brings a high level of experience, gained across a wide range of projects and client bodies over the last 25 years. Andrew spent 18 years in London holding senior posts at pedigree practices before relocating to the South West in 2003. Andrew has been responsible for numerous public and private developments locally and nationally, comprising; large scale residential, student accommodation, schools, innovation centres, airport terminals, business parks, public libraries and performing arts centres. Andrew takes a hands-on approach, being attentive to the needs of both client and user, is responsive to change, has a careful attention to detail, and is well versed in taking projects through briefing stage, from inception to completion. Andrew is also a Professional Examiner for the RIBA and a member of the Devon & Somerset Design Review Panel.

Beside architecture, Andrew hoards old guitars, enjoys far flung independent travel and indulges in self-build.

An Associate Director at KTA, she has been with them for over 16 years.  Kye looks after the Business Development for the company and also responsible for providing the Practice with Urban Planning to our Architectural teams and our Clients/Stakeholders on numerous capital projects.   She also is responsible for our community liaison work on both new build and regeneration.

She is the Co-Chair of the Exeter Construction Group (ECG), organising some great events in Exeter for the Construction industry, as well as a board member for Six Degrees, a local network for like minded women to connect, grow and create opportunity. Kye is also a member of South West Women in Construction and Women in property.

Kye enjoys spending time with her friends, family and enjoying spending time on the water.  After 7 years of R&D and planning obstacles, Kye and her husband are completing their new family home in the country.  The Autarkic House is a para 79 home and will be the UK and Europe’s first fully off grid, self-sufficient, Solar-Hydrogen House.

Alex started his KTA career way back in September 2000 as an apprentice technician and has worked his way up to being an associate.

Alex has worked on a huge variety of schemes in the south west covering Stadia, Education, Leisure & Residential. Including Sandy Park Stadium for the Exeter Chiefs and St. James Park, home of Exeter City FC.

Alex lives on the edge of Exeter with his wife and daughter. He enjoys spending time with his friends and family and he is also a keen golfer and a general sports fan!

Laura’s professional experience ranges from bespoke, residential, small scale projects to large complex multi-use buildings, this allows her to switch between a general and detailed perspective throughout the project stages.

Laura is a Senior Healthcare Architect and leads the healthcare design team.

Her experience ranges from acute and primary care, to mental health and community care.  She thrives on complex projects with multiple stakeholders to establish a brief and work within operational and site constraints.

She combines problem-solving skills with a proactive approach that makes full utilisation of BIM technology to deliver collaborative designs that focus on end-user experience and healthy, sustainable spaces.

Outside of the office she can be found zooming around Devon on her mountain bike.

Alex has had a 20-year journey architectural in the South West. Prior to that he worked for Terry Farrell, and other prestige design practices in London.

The projects Alex has lead, demonstrates the diversity and depth of Alex’s work, all delivering high quality, sustainable design and intrinsically connected to the vibrant Southwest region. Each project has been an opportunity to work with a wide range of southwest based clients, consultants and contractors who’s collaborative work has left an indelible mark on both the community and Alex’s career.

Returning to his home town in Plymouth, Alex is excited to be now heading up the Plymouth office.

Alex lives by the sea, where he wastes much of his free time either on it or in it. He loves old cars, boats and hands on rebuilding the family home. He is a leader with the 6^th Kingsbridge Sea Scouts, where he attempts to get kids to listen to him.

Cath works front of house and provides administration and clerical support to our thriving team. You will be sure to always receive a warm welcome from Cath when you visit or call our Practice. Cath joined the Practice over a decade ago.  Cath is a vital part of the support team and oversees the Quality Assurance.  An outgoing, full of life and a great sense of humour bringing the reception area to life with her friendly Zimbabwean accent. 

Cath is happily married with 2 young children, who keep her very busy in her spare time.

Teresa joined KTA in February 2025, having worked with architectural practices for nearly 25 years supporting them with finance and business advice.

Teresa graduated from Marjon University with a MSc in Management for a Sustainable Future, which she studied for part time amongst her other work and looks forward to assisting KTA in their sustainability journey.

Outside of work Teresa can be seen volunteering as Trustee/Treasurer at the Plymouth Theatre Company who own the Devonport Playhouse in Plymouth. Teresa’s two adult children Henry and Alice can also be found, along with her parents who are in their 80’s at the Devonport Playhouse with roles Front of House, Back Stage and Alice and Teresa have also been known to ‘tread the boards’.

Andrew has been at KTA since the beginning of 2019 after spending a year living and working in Shenzhen, China. Whilst there he worked on several projects across China, he also purchased a DJI drone and enjoyed exploring the country from various different perspectives. Since joining KTA he has worked on a variety of jobs particularly focusing on the detailed design and construction phases of projects. He thoroughly enjoys solving on site problems alongside contractors and their supply chain.

In his spare time Andrew enjoys various different extreme sports such as Skateboarding, BMX and Surfing, he has also recently renovated his first house which has filled much of his time since completing his RIBA Part 3 qualifications. Andrew is also an associate lecturer at the University of Plymouth School of Architecture and teaches part time on the BA first year course, one of the live projects he helped teach on was shortlisted for The RIBA Journal MacEwan Awards in 2020.

Darrel joined KTA in 2022 as an Architect; with experience over multiple project sectors including housing, commercial, retail, and education. He has variety of project management experience and excellent technical knowledge used in building and construction with significant on-site knowledge.

He has been responsible for the management and job running of multiple projects, which has involved careful co-ordination of the various RIBA work stages and the management of multiple technical interfaces; ensuring clear communication with all stakeholders, including clients, contractors and other lead consultants which was critical to the successful delivery of the work.

Experienced working on BIM level 2 using Revit software, collaboratively working to improve the quality of information provided over RIBA work stages.

He enjoys Taekwondo and Running.

Rob joined us in 2016 after graduating from Plymouth University with a degree in Architectural Technology. He has since gained experience in a wide range of sectors and enjoys working in the detailed design stage of a project transforming planning schemes into technical packages. In early 2020, Rob qualified as a Chartered Architectural Technologist (MCIAT).

Rob enjoys living on the edge of Dartmoor and has a passion for mountain biking and keeping fit.

Josh is an Architect with over 7 years of industry experience, who joined the practice in 2019 and brings a strong foundation in both design and strategic planning knowledge, supported by his formal background in architecture and additional degree in planning which he obtained through participating in the Erasmus Exchange program studying at Polytechnical De Milano, refining his experience in Heritage and Urban Architecture.

Josh is proud to have been one of the first Level 7 Architectural Apprentices in the Southwest at UWE, where he achieved a First Class Honours in both his MArch (Part 2) and Part 3 qualifications whilst working at KTA.

Josh has led and worked on a range of projects and sectors across all RIBA stages of work.

Outside of KTA, Josh is an active committee member and former treasurer for RIBA Exeter helping to arrange local events. Josh enjoys an active lifestyle of cycling and kayaking in his spare time.

Shannon started at KTA in August 2018 as a Part I Architectural Assistant having graduated from the University of Plymouth. She has since advanced in her studies and then undertook her Masters in Architecture at the Birmingham School of Art and Design, BCU. Shannon has since undertaken her Part 3 exams and is now qualified as an Architect having gained vast experience working on projects at different scales and sectors including healthcare, residential and listed buildings. She enjoys seeing the progress of each project she works on from the initial design stages through to on-site construction and dealing with the challenges which come at each stage.

Outside of the office, Shannon is a regular at the gym and enjoys testing her strength week on week!

Richard has over 20 years working in the London architecture industry, forming and shaping complex residential and mixed-use regeneration in diverse urban quarters from sketch to handover.

From bespoke historic private house restoration, stimulating new built education and creative commercial environments or future-proofed family dwellings at the leading edge of low energy design for our shared futures, his creativity in sketching ideas, finding technical solutions and BIM prototyping in AutoCAD/Revit enable the detailed vision to be brought efficiently to reality. An underpinning in environmental and social sustainability has been recognised by a number of industry awards for the delivery of mixed-used neighbourhoods and implemented through industry accreditation such as BREEAM and residential design awards such a First Time Buyers Award.

Richard returned to his native Devon in 2024 from Sweden where he reignited his interest in low impact environmental design, cultural heritage and advanced timber construction while completing as professional diploma The Culture of Adaptive Reuse at the Royal Institute of Arts in Stockholm at the faculty of architectural restoration. Richard loves best to be by the sea with a fascination for the folk history of the Westcountry, sketching in ink and printmaking.

With over 20 years of architectural experience in the South-West, working with well-known architectural practices, Christina joined KTA in September 2025 as a senior architect.

Born and raised in Greece, she moved to Plymouth to study Architecture, where she has worked on a diverse portfolio of projects including residential developments, educational facilities, and leisure complexes, several of which have received regional awards for excellence. She is skilled in site analysis, feasibility studies, option appraisals as well as design management, job running, and site co-ordination. She is proficient in the use of advanced 3D CAD software and knowledgeable in BIM Level 2 protocols having always been keen in implementing these at every practice she has worked with. Christina’s architectural philosophy centres on the human experience of space—how buildings function and, more importantly, how they shape the daily lives of those who use them. This approach, developed through years of practice, ensures that every project achieves both aesthetic and practical harmony.

Outside work her favourite things to do are attending rock/ metal live music events, cooking for friends, spending time with her little girl crafting or drawing, running the occasional 5K race whilst questioning her sanity… keeping busy and living life as best as possible in this lovely part of the UK!

Christina is also an active member of the South West Women in Construction committee, currently serving as Treasurer, and is committed to supporting diversity and collaboration within the industry.

Gareth joined us in April 2025 as a recently qualified Architectural Technologist, bringing with him a First-Class Honours degree from UWE Bristol and a rich background in sustainable product design and creative leadership.  He has a particular interest in Passivhaus and low carbon sustainable principles and parametric design workflows including Rhino, Grasshopper and Dynamo.   Gareth is an active member of CIAT.

Away from the studio, Gareth is a keen golfer and an avid foodie who enjoys exploring the Devon coast with a drone and sketchbook in hand.

Venkat joined KTA in May 2025 as an Architectural Designer. He completed his Master’s degree at Politecnico di Milano in 2020 and brings a wealth of international work experience.

With three years in the UK focusing on commercial and residential developments through RIBA stages 0-5 , and five years as a Senior Architect in India, specializing in large offices, commercial and residential developments – Venkat has a strong background in architectural design with affinity for technical detail. Outside of work, Venkat enjoys travelling, sketching, and is trying to get into architectural photography.

Eleanor joined KTA in February 2025 as a Part 2 Architectural Assistant, after relocating back to Devon from London.

She completed her Masters at the London School of Architecture in 2023, and has worked across a range of sectors such as transport, culture and retail. She particularly enjoys the challenge of public-facing projects.

Outside of work, Eleanor spends time drawing, creating animations, and painting, and also loves to dance and swim!

Mathilda joined KTA in September 2025 after taking a gap year post-graduating her Master of Architecture at the University of Plymouth in 2024, where she also did her bachelor’s degree.

Before returning to the UK in 2022, she worked in Malaysia and Singapore involved in exciting large scale commercial projects, including the recently opened Rainforest Wild Asia in Mandai, where she gained direct design and build experience through different stages in construction projects alongside different consultants and contractors.

Other than playing badminton and paddleboarding, Mathilda spends her spare time crocheting, painting and working on her personal passion project – 3D printed fashion textile.

Emily joined KTA in July 2025 after spending a year travelling, including over six months exploring New Zealand.  Prior to her travels, she gained valuable experience working as a Part I Architectural Assistant and is now excited to be back in the field full time.  She holds a BA (Hons) in Architecture from Falmouth University.

A creative at heart, Emily is passionate about arts and crafts and enjoys exploring new artistic hobbies in her spare time.

Luisa recently completed her BA in Architecture at the University of Plymouth and is now working as a Part One Architectural Assistant. Her passion for the cultural and social politics of architecture was strengthened during a semester abroad at the University of Innsbruck, informing thinking in how international practice engages with local materials and responds to social context. She brings six years of experience in the hospitality industry, in which she developed strong interpersonal skills that support her interest in people-centred architecture work.

Outside of work Luisa maintains a strong interest in painting and other creative practices, and enjoys spending time outdoors, particularly hiking on the moors or sea swimming.

Reuben joined KTA in February 2025 as a Junior Architectural Technician. With five years of experience in 2D and 3D CAD software, he has worked extensively in surveying and designing buildings across various sectors, with a primary focus on domestic projects involving the conservation and restoration of agricultural, listed buildings, and residential dwellings. His expertise also extends to commercial architecture, including industrial, educational, and healthcare projects.

Reuben holds an HNC in Construction in the Built Environment and is eager to further his professional development.  He is currently working towards CIAT qualification in Architectural Technology.

Outside of work, Reuben enjoys skateboarding, music production, and tinkering with classic JDM cars

Oliver Welsh / Architectural Assistant

Oliver joined KTA in June 2025 for a summer job while being a student at Plymouth University.

He has completed his 1^st Year at Plymouth University in May 2025 and has been working on healthcare and industrial projects in his time at KTA. He loves thinking outside the box for ways to design rooms within a building and keeps trying to improve.

Outside of work and University, you can find Oliver playing football for Witheridge men’s, drawing or playing games with his mates.

The Chairman at KTA – a Chartered Architect who has worked with the Practice since 1995. During this time he has covered a wide range of successful projects from residential to hotels, schools and stadia covering a wide geographical area. His detailed knowledge of the “Building Schools for the Future” initiative ensured a successful delivery of £24m new Secondary School as well as designing the new developments at Sandy Park for the Exeter Chiefs including the New 250 Bed Marriott Hotel as well as other prominent Professional Sporting venues and Clubs in the South West. Richard oversees and maintains the confidence of all of our clients throughout the Development & Construction Community.

Outside of the office Richard pursues his love of sailing with his restoration of a 1914 classic yacht and watching the Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park.

The Managing Director at KTA.  Ajay has extensive experience across multiple sectors delivering multi award winning designs across the UK. He has led some of the regions significant projects including The Royal Clarence in Exeter and also a fantastic new multi-million pound Health and Wellbeing Centre in the heart of Plymouth shaping the future regeneration of this deprived area.

Ajay is involved with all design projects, initiating collaborative team design reviews and is responsible for the smooth running of the office. He directs a great studio in Exeter and promotes a team culture. He supports a ‘family-ethos’. As Director, he has great experience ranging from design excellence, front-end stakeholder, master planning and client engagement through to project execution, whilst coordinating the whole design team. He is a people person with a bubbly personality providing a fun yet professional level of service delivery.

He works closely with many schools in the South West, educating our future generation about the profession and also teaches at University of Plymouth School of Architecture. Ajay has also been influential raising thousands of pounds for many local charitable organisations and food banks as Vice-Chair for the successful Building Forum Devon and Cornwall. 

Ajay enjoys going to the gym and visiting many beautiful local areas including our beaches, moors and paddleboarding.

As Associate Director at KTA, Andrew brings a high level of experience, gained across a wide range of projects and client bodies over the last 25 years. Andrew spent 18 years in London holding senior posts at pedigree practices before relocating to the South West in 2003. Andrew has been responsible for numerous public and private developments locally and nationally, comprising; large scale residential, student accommodation, schools, innovation centres, airport terminals, business parks, public libraries and performing arts centres. Andrew takes a hands-on approach, being attentive to the needs of both client and user, is responsive to change, has a careful attention to detail, and is well versed in taking projects through briefing stage, from inception to completion. Andrew is also a Professional Examiner for the RIBA and a member of the Devon & Somerset Design Review Panel.

Beside architecture, Andrew hoards old guitars, enjoys far flung independent travel and indulges in self-build.

Oliver Welsh / Architectural Assistant

Oliver joined KTA in June 2025 for a summer job while being a student at Plymouth University.

He has completed his 1^st Year at Plymouth University in May 2025 and has been working on healthcare and industrial projects in his time at KTA. He loves thinking outside the box for ways to design rooms within a building and keeps trying to improve.

Outside of work and University, you can find Oliver playing football for Witheridge men’s, drawing or playing games with his mates.

The Chairman at KTA – a Chartered Architect who has worked with the Practice since 1995. During this time he has covered a wide range of successful projects from residential to hotels, schools and stadia covering a wide geographical area. His detailed knowledge of the “Building Schools for the Future” initiative ensured a successful delivery of £24m new Secondary School as well as designing the new developments at Sandy Park for the Exeter Chiefs including the New 250 Bed Marriott Hotel as well as other prominent Professional Sporting venues and Clubs in the South West. Richard oversees and maintains the confidence of all of our clients throughout the Development & Construction Community.

Outside of the office Richard pursues his love of sailing with his restoration of a 1914 classic yacht and watching the Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park.

The Managing Director at KTA.  Ajay has extensive experience across multiple sectors delivering multi award winning designs across the UK. He has led some of the regions significant projects including The Royal Clarence in Exeter and also a fantastic new multi-million pound Health and Wellbeing Centre in the heart of Plymouth shaping the future regeneration of this deprived area.

Ajay is involved with all design projects, initiating collaborative team design reviews and is responsible for the smooth running of the office. He directs a great studio in Exeter and promotes a team culture. He supports a ‘family-ethos’. As Director, he has great experience ranging from design excellence, front-end stakeholder, master planning and client engagement through to project execution, whilst coordinating the whole design team. He is a people person with a bubbly personality providing a fun yet professional level of service delivery.

He works closely with many schools in the South West, educating our future generation about the profession and also teaches at University of Plymouth School of Architecture. Ajay has also been influential raising thousands of pounds for many local charitable organisations and food banks as Vice-Chair for the successful Building Forum Devon and Cornwall. 

Ajay enjoys going to the gym and visiting many beautiful local areas including our beaches, moors and paddleboarding.

As Associate Director at KTA, Andrew brings a high level of experience, gained across a wide range of projects and client bodies over the last 25 years. Andrew spent 18 years in London holding senior posts at pedigree practices before relocating to the South West in 2003. Andrew has been responsible for numerous public and private developments locally and nationally, comprising; large scale residential, student accommodation, schools, innovation centres, airport terminals, business parks, public libraries and performing arts centres. Andrew takes a hands-on approach, being attentive to the needs of both client and user, is responsive to change, has a careful attention to detail, and is well versed in taking projects through briefing stage, from inception to completion. Andrew is also a Professional Examiner for the RIBA and a member of the Devon & Somerset Design Review Panel.

Beside architecture, Andrew hoards old guitars, enjoys far flung independent travel and indulges in self-build.

An Associate Director at KTA, she has been with them for over 16 years.  Kye looks after the Business Development for the company and also responsible for providing the Practice with Urban Planning to our Architectural teams and our Clients/Stakeholders on numerous capital projects.   She also is responsible for our community liaison work on both new build and regeneration.

She is the Co-Chair of the Exeter Construction Group (ECG), organising some great events in Exeter for the Construction industry, as well as a board member for Six Degrees, a local network for like minded women to connect, grow and create opportunity. Kye is also a member of South West Women in Construction and Women in property.

Kye enjoys spending time with her friends, family and enjoying spending time on the water.  After 7 years of R&D and planning obstacles, Kye and her husband are completing their new family home in the country.  The Autarkic House is a para 79 home and will be the UK and Europe’s first fully off grid, self-sufficient, Solar-Hydrogen House.

Alex started his KTA career way back in September 2000 as an apprentice technician and has worked his way up to being an associate.

Alex has worked on a huge variety of schemes in the south west covering Stadia, Education, Leisure & Residential. Including Sandy Park Stadium for the Exeter Chiefs and St. James Park, home of Exeter City FC.

Alex lives on the edge of Exeter with his wife and daughter. He enjoys spending time with his friends and family and he is also a keen golfer and a general sports fan!

Laura’s professional experience ranges from bespoke, residential, small scale projects to large complex multi-use buildings, this allows her to switch between a general and detailed perspective throughout the project stages.

Laura is a Senior Healthcare Architect and leads the healthcare design team.

Her experience ranges from acute and primary care, to mental health and community care.  She thrives on complex projects with multiple stakeholders to establish a brief and work within operational and site constraints.

She combines problem-solving skills with a proactive approach that makes full utilisation of BIM technology to deliver collaborative designs that focus on end-user experience and healthy, sustainable spaces.

Outside of the office she can be found zooming around Devon on her mountain bike.

Alex has had a 20-year journey architectural in the South West. Prior to that he worked for Terry Farrell, and other prestige design practices in London.

The projects Alex has lead, demonstrates the diversity and depth of Alex’s work, all delivering high quality, sustainable design and intrinsically connected to the vibrant Southwest region. Each project has been an opportunity to work with a wide range of southwest based clients, consultants and contractors who’s collaborative work has left an indelible mark on both the community and Alex’s career.

Returning to his home town in Plymouth, Alex is excited to be now heading up the Plymouth office.

Alex lives by the sea, where he wastes much of his free time either on it or in it. He loves old cars, boats and hands on rebuilding the family home. He is a leader with the 6^th Kingsbridge Sea Scouts, where he attempts to get kids to listen to him.

Cath works front of house and provides administration and clerical support to our thriving team. You will be sure to always receive a warm welcome from Cath when you visit or call our Practice. Cath joined the Practice over a decade ago.  Cath is a vital part of the support team and oversees the Quality Assurance.  An outgoing, full of life and a great sense of humour bringing the reception area to life with her friendly Zimbabwean accent. 

Cath is happily married with 2 young children, who keep her very busy in her spare time.

Teresa joined KTA in February 2025, having worked with architectural practices for nearly 25 years supporting them with finance and business advice.

Teresa graduated from Marjon University with a MSc in Management for a Sustainable Future, which she studied for part time amongst her other work and looks forward to assisting KTA in their sustainability journey.

Outside of work Teresa can be seen volunteering as Trustee/Treasurer at the Plymouth Theatre Company who own the Devonport Playhouse in Plymouth. Teresa’s two adult children Henry and Alice can also be found, along with her parents who are in their 80’s at the Devonport Playhouse with roles Front of House, Back Stage and Alice and Teresa have also been known to ‘tread the boards’.

Andrew has been at KTA since the beginning of 2019 after spending a year living and working in Shenzhen, China. Whilst there he worked on several projects across China, he also purchased a DJI drone and enjoyed exploring the country from various different perspectives. Since joining KTA he has worked on a variety of jobs particularly focusing on the detailed design and construction phases of projects. He thoroughly enjoys solving on site problems alongside contractors and their supply chain.

In his spare time Andrew enjoys various different extreme sports such as Skateboarding, BMX and Surfing, he has also recently renovated his first house which has filled much of his time since completing his RIBA Part 3 qualifications. Andrew is also an associate lecturer at the University of Plymouth School of Architecture and teaches part time on the BA first year course, one of the live projects he helped teach on was shortlisted for The RIBA Journal MacEwan Awards in 2020.

Darrel joined KTA in 2022 as an Architect; with experience over multiple project sectors including housing, commercial, retail, and education. He has variety of project management experience and excellent technical knowledge used in building and construction with significant on-site knowledge.

He has been responsible for the management and job running of multiple projects, which has involved careful co-ordination of the various RIBA work stages and the management of multiple technical interfaces; ensuring clear communication with all stakeholders, including clients, contractors and other lead consultants which was critical to the successful delivery of the work.

Experienced working on BIM level 2 using Revit software, collaboratively working to improve the quality of information provided over RIBA work stages.

He enjoys Taekwondo and Running.

Rob joined us in 2016 after graduating from Plymouth University with a degree in Architectural Technology. He has since gained experience in a wide range of sectors and enjoys working in the detailed design stage of a project transforming planning schemes into technical packages. In early 2020, Rob qualified as a Chartered Architectural Technologist (MCIAT).

Rob enjoys living on the edge of Dartmoor and has a passion for mountain biking and keeping fit.

Josh is an Architect with over 7 years of industry experience, who joined the practice in 2019 and brings a strong foundation in both design and strategic planning knowledge, supported by his formal background in architecture and additional degree in planning which he obtained through participating in the Erasmus Exchange program studying at Polytechnical De Milano, refining his experience in Heritage and Urban Architecture.

Josh is proud to have been one of the first Level 7 Architectural Apprentices in the Southwest at UWE, where he achieved a First Class Honours in both his MArch (Part 2) and Part 3 qualifications whilst working at KTA.

Josh has led and worked on a range of projects and sectors across all RIBA stages of work.

Outside of KTA, Josh is an active committee member and former treasurer for RIBA Exeter helping to arrange local events. Josh enjoys an active lifestyle of cycling and kayaking in his spare time.

Shannon started at KTA in August 2018 as a Part I Architectural Assistant having graduated from the University of Plymouth. She has since advanced in her studies and then undertook her Masters in Architecture at the Birmingham School of Art and Design, BCU. Shannon has since undertaken her Part 3 exams and is now qualified as an Architect having gained vast experience working on projects at different scales and sectors including healthcare, residential and listed buildings. She enjoys seeing the progress of each project she works on from the initial design stages through to on-site construction and dealing with the challenges which come at each stage.

Outside of the office, Shannon is a regular at the gym and enjoys testing her strength week on week!

Richard has over 20 years working in the London architecture industry, forming and shaping complex residential and mixed-use regeneration in diverse urban quarters from sketch to handover.

From bespoke historic private house restoration, stimulating new built education and creative commercial environments or future-proofed family dwellings at the leading edge of low energy design for our shared futures, his creativity in sketching ideas, finding technical solutions and BIM prototyping in AutoCAD/Revit enable the detailed vision to be brought efficiently to reality. An underpinning in environmental and social sustainability has been recognised by a number of industry awards for the delivery of mixed-used neighbourhoods and implemented through industry accreditation such as BREEAM and residential design awards such a First Time Buyers Award.

Richard returned to his native Devon in 2024 from Sweden where he reignited his interest in low impact environmental design, cultural heritage and advanced timber construction while completing as professional diploma The Culture of Adaptive Reuse at the Royal Institute of Arts in Stockholm at the faculty of architectural restoration. Richard loves best to be by the sea with a fascination for the folk history of the Westcountry, sketching in ink and printmaking.

With over 20 years of architectural experience in the South-West, working with well-known architectural practices, Christina joined KTA in September 2025 as a senior architect.

Born and raised in Greece, she moved to Plymouth to study Architecture, where she has worked on a diverse portfolio of projects including residential developments, educational facilities, and leisure complexes, several of which have received regional awards for excellence. She is skilled in site analysis, feasibility studies, option appraisals as well as design management, job running, and site co-ordination. She is proficient in the use of advanced 3D CAD software and knowledgeable in BIM Level 2 protocols having always been keen in implementing these at every practice she has worked with. Christina’s architectural philosophy centres on the human experience of space—how buildings function and, more importantly, how they shape the daily lives of those who use them. This approach, developed through years of practice, ensures that every project achieves both aesthetic and practical harmony.

Outside work her favourite things to do are attending rock/ metal live music events, cooking for friends, spending time with her little girl crafting or drawing, running the occasional 5K race whilst questioning her sanity… keeping busy and living life as best as possible in this lovely part of the UK!

Christina is also an active member of the South West Women in Construction committee, currently serving as Treasurer, and is committed to supporting diversity and collaboration within the industry.

Gareth joined us in April 2025 as a recently qualified Architectural Technologist, bringing with him a First-Class Honours degree from UWE Bristol and a rich background in sustainable product design and creative leadership.  He has a particular interest in Passivhaus and low carbon sustainable principles and parametric design workflows including Rhino, Grasshopper and Dynamo.   Gareth is an active member of CIAT.

Away from the studio, Gareth is a keen golfer and an avid foodie who enjoys exploring the Devon coast with a drone and sketchbook in hand.

Venkat joined KTA in May 2025 as an Architectural Designer. He completed his Master’s degree at Politecnico di Milano in 2020 and brings a wealth of international work experience.

With three years in the UK focusing on commercial and residential developments through RIBA stages 0-5 , and five years as a Senior Architect in India, specializing in large offices, commercial and residential developments – Venkat has a strong background in architectural design with affinity for technical detail. Outside of work, Venkat enjoys travelling, sketching, and is trying to get into architectural photography.

Eleanor joined KTA in February 2025 as a Part 2 Architectural Assistant, after relocating back to Devon from London.

She completed her Masters at the London School of Architecture in 2023, and has worked across a range of sectors such as transport, culture and retail. She particularly enjoys the challenge of public-facing projects.

Outside of work, Eleanor spends time drawing, creating animations, and painting, and also loves to dance and swim!

Mathilda joined KTA in September 2025 after taking a gap year post-graduating her Master of Architecture at the University of Plymouth in 2024, where she also did her bachelor’s degree.

Before returning to the UK in 2022, she worked in Malaysia and Singapore involved in exciting large scale commercial projects, including the recently opened Rainforest Wild Asia in Mandai, where she gained direct design and build experience through different stages in construction projects alongside different consultants and contractors.

Other than playing badminton and paddleboarding, Mathilda spends her spare time crocheting, painting and working on her personal passion project – 3D printed fashion textile.

Emily joined KTA in July 2025 after spending a year travelling, including over six months exploring New Zealand.  Prior to her travels, she gained valuable experience working as a Part I Architectural Assistant and is now excited to be back in the field full time.  She holds a BA (Hons) in Architecture from Falmouth University.

A creative at heart, Emily is passionate about arts and crafts and enjoys exploring new artistic hobbies in her spare time.

Luisa recently completed her BA in Architecture at the University of Plymouth and is now working as a Part One Architectural Assistant. Her passion for the cultural and social politics of architecture was strengthened during a semester abroad at the University of Innsbruck, informing thinking in how international practice engages with local materials and responds to social context. She brings six years of experience in the hospitality industry, in which she developed strong interpersonal skills that support her interest in people-centred architecture work.

Outside of work Luisa maintains a strong interest in painting and other creative practices, and enjoys spending time outdoors, particularly hiking on the moors or sea swimming.

Reuben joined KTA in February 2025 as a Junior Architectural Technician. With five years of experience in 2D and 3D CAD software, he has worked extensively in surveying and designing buildings across various sectors, with a primary focus on domestic projects involving the conservation and restoration of agricultural, listed buildings, and residential dwellings. His expertise also extends to commercial architecture, including industrial, educational, and healthcare projects.

Reuben holds an HNC in Construction in the Built Environment and is eager to further his professional development.  He is currently working towards CIAT qualification in Architectural Technology.

Outside of work, Reuben enjoys skateboarding, music production, and tinkering with classic JDM cars

Oliver Welsh / Architectural Assistant

Oliver joined KTA in June 2025 for a summer job while being a student at Plymouth University.

He has completed his 1^st Year at Plymouth University in May 2025 and has been working on healthcare and industrial projects in his time at KTA. He loves thinking outside the box for ways to design rooms within a building and keeps trying to improve.

Outside of work and University, you can find Oliver playing football for Witheridge men’s, drawing or playing games with his mates.

The Chairman at KTA – a Chartered Architect who has worked with the Practice since 1995. During this time he has covered a wide range of successful projects from residential to hotels, schools and stadia covering a wide geographical area. His detailed knowledge of the “Building Schools for the Future” initiative ensured a successful delivery of £24m new Secondary School as well as designing the new developments at Sandy Park for the Exeter Chiefs including the New 250 Bed Marriott Hotel as well as other prominent Professional Sporting venues and Clubs in the South West. Richard oversees and maintains the confidence of all of our clients throughout the Development & Construction Community.

Outside of the office Richard pursues his love of sailing with his restoration of a 1914 classic yacht and watching the Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park.

The Managing Director at KTA.  Ajay has extensive experience across multiple sectors delivering multi award winning designs across the UK. He has led some of the regions significant projects including The Royal Clarence in Exeter and also a fantastic new multi-million pound Health and Wellbeing Centre in the heart of Plymouth shaping the future regeneration of this deprived area.

Ajay is involved with all design projects, initiating collaborative team design reviews and is responsible for the smooth running of the office. He directs a great studio in Exeter and promotes a team culture. He supports a ‘family-ethos’. As Director, he has great experience ranging from design excellence, front-end stakeholder, master planning and client engagement through to project execution, whilst coordinating the whole design team. He is a people person with a bubbly personality providing a fun yet professional level of service delivery.

He works closely with many schools in the South West, educating our future generation about the profession and also teaches at University of Plymouth School of Architecture. Ajay has also been influential raising thousands of pounds for many local charitable organisations and food banks as Vice-Chair for the successful Building Forum Devon and Cornwall. 

Ajay enjoys going to the gym and visiting many beautiful local areas including our beaches, moors and paddleboarding.

As Associate Director at KTA, Andrew brings a high level of experience, gained across a wide range of projects and client bodies over the last 25 years. Andrew spent 18 years in London holding senior posts at pedigree practices before relocating to the South West in 2003. Andrew has been responsible for numerous public and private developments locally and nationally, comprising; large scale residential, student accommodation, schools, innovation centres, airport terminals, business parks, public libraries and performing arts centres. Andrew takes a hands-on approach, being attentive to the needs of both client and user, is responsive to change, has a careful attention to detail, and is well versed in taking projects through briefing stage, from inception to completion. Andrew is also a Professional Examiner for the RIBA and a member of the Devon & Somerset Design Review Panel.

Beside architecture, Andrew hoards old guitars, enjoys far flung independent travel and indulges in self-build.

Oliver Welsh / Architectural Assistant

Oliver joined KTA in June 2025 for a summer job while being a student at Plymouth University.

He has completed his 1^st Year at Plymouth University in May 2025 and has been working on healthcare and industrial projects in his time at KTA. He loves thinking outside the box for ways to design rooms within a building and keeps trying to improve.

Outside of work and University, you can find Oliver playing football for Witheridge men’s, drawing or playing games with his mates.

The Chairman at KTA – a Chartered Architect who has worked with the Practice since 1995. During this time he has covered a wide range of successful projects from residential to hotels, schools and stadia covering a wide geographical area. His detailed knowledge of the “Building Schools for the Future” initiative ensured a successful delivery of £24m new Secondary School as well as designing the new developments at Sandy Park for the Exeter Chiefs including the New 250 Bed Marriott Hotel as well as other prominent Professional Sporting venues and Clubs in the South West. Richard oversees and maintains the confidence of all of our clients throughout the Development & Construction Community.

Outside of the office Richard pursues his love of sailing with his restoration of a 1914 classic yacht and watching the Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park.

The Managing Director at KTA.  Ajay has extensive experience across multiple sectors delivering multi award winning designs across the UK. He has led some of the regions significant projects including The Royal Clarence in Exeter and also a fantastic new multi-million pound Health and Wellbeing Centre in the heart of Plymouth shaping the future regeneration of this deprived area.

Ajay is involved with all design projects, initiating collaborative team design reviews and is responsible for the smooth running of the office. He directs a great studio in Exeter and promotes a team culture. He supports a ‘family-ethos’. As Director, he has great experience ranging from design excellence, front-end stakeholder, master planning and client engagement through to project execution, whilst coordinating the whole design team. He is a people person with a bubbly personality providing a fun yet professional level of service delivery.

He works closely with many schools in the South West, educating our future generation about the profession and also teaches at University of Plymouth School of Architecture. Ajay has also been influential raising thousands of pounds for many local charitable organisations and food banks as Vice-Chair for the successful Building Forum Devon and Cornwall. 

Ajay enjoys going to the gym and visiting many beautiful local areas including our beaches, moors and paddleboarding.

As Associate Director at KTA, Andrew brings a high level of experience, gained across a wide range of projects and client bodies over the last 25 years. Andrew spent 18 years in London holding senior posts at pedigree practices before relocating to the South West in 2003. Andrew has been responsible for numerous public and private developments locally and nationally, comprising; large scale residential, student accommodation, schools, innovation centres, airport terminals, business parks, public libraries and performing arts centres. Andrew takes a hands-on approach, being attentive to the needs of both client and user, is responsive to change, has a careful attention to detail, and is well versed in taking projects through briefing stage, from inception to completion. Andrew is also a Professional Examiner for the RIBA and a member of the Devon & Somerset Design Review Panel.

Beside architecture, Andrew hoards old guitars, enjoys far flung independent travel and indulges in self-build.

An Associate Director at KTA, she has been with them for over 16 years.  Kye looks after the Business Development for the company and also responsible for providing the Practice with Urban Planning to our Architectural teams and our Clients/Stakeholders on numerous capital projects.   She also is responsible for our community liaison work on both new build and regeneration.

She is the Co-Chair of the Exeter Construction Group (ECG), organising some great events in Exeter for the Construction industry, as well as a board member for Six Degrees, a local network for like minded women to connect, grow and create opportunity. Kye is also a member of South West Women in Construction and Women in property.

Kye enjoys spending time with her friends, family and enjoying spending time on the water.  After 7 years of R&D and planning obstacles, Kye and her husband are completing their new family home in the country.  The Autarkic House is a para 79 home and will be the UK and Europe’s first fully off grid, self-sufficient, Solar-Hydrogen House.

Alex started his KTA career way back in September 2000 as an apprentice technician and has worked his way up to being an associate.

Alex has worked on a huge variety of schemes in the south west covering Stadia, Education, Leisure & Residential. Including Sandy Park Stadium for the Exeter Chiefs and St. James Park, home of Exeter City FC.

Alex lives on the edge of Exeter with his wife and daughter. He enjoys spending time with his friends and family and he is also a keen golfer and a general sports fan!

Laura’s professional experience ranges from bespoke, residential, small scale projects to large complex multi-use buildings, this allows her to switch between a general and detailed perspective throughout the project stages.

Laura is a Senior Healthcare Architect and leads the healthcare design team.

Her experience ranges from acute and primary care, to mental health and community care.  She thrives on complex projects with multiple stakeholders to establish a brief and work within operational and site constraints.

She combines problem-solving skills with a proactive approach that makes full utilisation of BIM technology to deliver collaborative designs that focus on end-user experience and healthy, sustainable spaces.

Outside of the office she can be found zooming around Devon on her mountain bike.

Alex has had a 20-year journey architectural in the South West. Prior to that he worked for Terry Farrell, and other prestige design practices in London.

The projects Alex has lead, demonstrates the diversity and depth of Alex’s work, all delivering high quality, sustainable design and intrinsically connected to the vibrant Southwest region. Each project has been an opportunity to work with a wide range of southwest based clients, consultants and contractors who’s collaborative work has left an indelible mark on both the community and Alex’s career.

Returning to his home town in Plymouth, Alex is excited to be now heading up the Plymouth office.

Alex lives by the sea, where he wastes much of his free time either on it or in it. He loves old cars, boats and hands on rebuilding the family home. He is a leader with the 6^th Kingsbridge Sea Scouts, where he attempts to get kids to listen to him.

Cath works front of house and provides administration and clerical support to our thriving team. You will be sure to always receive a warm welcome from Cath when you visit or call our Practice. Cath joined the Practice over a decade ago.  Cath is a vital part of the support team and oversees the Quality Assurance.  An outgoing, full of life and a great sense of humour bringing the reception area to life with her friendly Zimbabwean accent. 

Cath is happily married with 2 young children, who keep her very busy in her spare time.

Teresa joined KTA in February 2025, having worked with architectural practices for nearly 25 years supporting them with finance and business advice.

Teresa graduated from Marjon University with a MSc in Management for a Sustainable Future, which she studied for part time amongst her other work and looks forward to assisting KTA in their sustainability journey.

Outside of work Teresa can be seen volunteering as Trustee/Treasurer at the Plymouth Theatre Company who own the Devonport Playhouse in Plymouth. Teresa’s two adult children Henry and Alice can also be found, along with her parents who are in their 80’s at the Devonport Playhouse with roles Front of House, Back Stage and Alice and Teresa have also been known to ‘tread the boards’.

Andrew has been at KTA since the beginning of 2019 after spending a year living and working in Shenzhen, China. Whilst there he worked on several projects across China, he also purchased a DJI drone and enjoyed exploring the country from various different perspectives. Since joining KTA he has worked on a variety of jobs particularly focusing on the detailed design and construction phases of projects. He thoroughly enjoys solving on site problems alongside contractors and their supply chain.

In his spare time Andrew enjoys various different extreme sports such as Skateboarding, BMX and Surfing, he has also recently renovated his first house which has filled much of his time since completing his RIBA Part 3 qualifications. Andrew is also an associate lecturer at the University of Plymouth School of Architecture and teaches part time on the BA first year course, one of the live projects he helped teach on was shortlisted for The RIBA Journal MacEwan Awards in 2020.

Darrel joined KTA in 2022 as an Architect; with experience over multiple project sectors including housing, commercial, retail, and education. He has variety of project management experience and excellent technical knowledge used in building and construction with significant on-site knowledge.

He has been responsible for the management and job running of multiple projects, which has involved careful co-ordination of the various RIBA work stages and the management of multiple technical interfaces; ensuring clear communication with all stakeholders, including clients, contractors and other lead consultants which was critical to the successful delivery of the work.

Experienced working on BIM level 2 using Revit software, collaboratively working to improve the quality of information provided over RIBA work stages.

He enjoys Taekwondo and Running.

Rob joined us in 2016 after graduating from Plymouth University with a degree in Architectural Technology. He has since gained experience in a wide range of sectors and enjoys working in the detailed design stage of a project transforming planning schemes into technical packages. In early 2020, Rob qualified as a Chartered Architectural Technologist (MCIAT).

Rob enjoys living on the edge of Dartmoor and has a passion for mountain biking and keeping fit.

Josh is an Architect with over 7 years of industry experience, who joined the practice in 2019 and brings a strong foundation in both design and strategic planning knowledge, supported by his formal background in architecture and additional degree in planning which he obtained through participating in the Erasmus Exchange program studying at Polytechnical De Milano, refining his experience in Heritage and Urban Architecture.

Josh is proud to have been one of the first Level 7 Architectural Apprentices in the Southwest at UWE, where he achieved a First Class Honours in both his MArch (Part 2) and Part 3 qualifications whilst working at KTA.

Josh has led and worked on a range of projects and sectors across all RIBA stages of work.

Outside of KTA, Josh is an active committee member and former treasurer for RIBA Exeter helping to arrange local events. Josh enjoys an active lifestyle of cycling and kayaking in his spare time.

Shannon started at KTA in August 2018 as a Part I Architectural Assistant having graduated from the University of Plymouth. She has since advanced in her studies and then undertook her Masters in Architecture at the Birmingham School of Art and Design, BCU. Shannon has since undertaken her Part 3 exams and is now qualified as an Architect having gained vast experience working on projects at different scales and sectors including healthcare, residential and listed buildings. She enjoys seeing the progress of each project she works on from the initial design stages through to on-site construction and dealing with the challenges which come at each stage.

Outside of the office, Shannon is a regular at the gym and enjoys testing her strength week on week!

Richard has over 20 years working in the London architecture industry, forming and shaping complex residential and mixed-use regeneration in diverse urban quarters from sketch to handover.

From bespoke historic private house restoration, stimulating new built education and creative commercial environments or future-proofed family dwellings at the leading edge of low energy design for our shared futures, his creativity in sketching ideas, finding technical solutions and BIM prototyping in AutoCAD/Revit enable the detailed vision to be brought efficiently to reality. An underpinning in environmental and social sustainability has been recognised by a number of industry awards for the delivery of mixed-used neighbourhoods and implemented through industry accreditation such as BREEAM and residential design awards such a First Time Buyers Award.

Richard returned to his native Devon in 2024 from Sweden where he reignited his interest in low impact environmental design, cultural heritage and advanced timber construction while completing as professional diploma The Culture of Adaptive Reuse at the Royal Institute of Arts in Stockholm at the faculty of architectural restoration. Richard loves best to be by the sea with a fascination for the folk history of the Westcountry, sketching in ink and printmaking.

With over 20 years of architectural experience in the South-West, working with well-known architectural practices, Christina joined KTA in September 2025 as a senior architect.

Born and raised in Greece, she moved to Plymouth to study Architecture, where she has worked on a diverse portfolio of projects including residential developments, educational facilities, and leisure complexes, several of which have received regional awards for excellence. She is skilled in site analysis, feasibility studies, option appraisals as well as design management, job running, and site co-ordination. She is proficient in the use of advanced 3D CAD software and knowledgeable in BIM Level 2 protocols having always been keen in implementing these at every practice she has worked with. Christina’s architectural philosophy centres on the human experience of space—how buildings function and, more importantly, how they shape the daily lives of those who use them. This approach, developed through years of practice, ensures that every project achieves both aesthetic and practical harmony.

Outside work her favourite things to do are attending rock/ metal live music events, cooking for friends, spending time with her little girl crafting or drawing, running the occasional 5K race whilst questioning her sanity… keeping busy and living life as best as possible in this lovely part of the UK!

Christina is also an active member of the South West Women in Construction committee, currently serving as Treasurer, and is committed to supporting diversity and collaboration within the industry.

Gareth joined us in April 2025 as a recently qualified Architectural Technologist, bringing with him a First-Class Honours degree from UWE Bristol and a rich background in sustainable product design and creative leadership.  He has a particular interest in Passivhaus and low carbon sustainable principles and parametric design workflows including Rhino, Grasshopper and Dynamo.   Gareth is an active member of CIAT.

Away from the studio, Gareth is a keen golfer and an avid foodie who enjoys exploring the Devon coast with a drone and sketchbook in hand.

Venkat joined KTA in May 2025 as an Architectural Designer. He completed his Master’s degree at Politecnico di Milano in 2020 and brings a wealth of international work experience.

With three years in the UK focusing on commercial and residential developments through RIBA stages 0-5 , and five years as a Senior Architect in India, specializing in large offices, commercial and residential developments – Venkat has a strong background in architectural design with affinity for technical detail. Outside of work, Venkat enjoys travelling, sketching, and is trying to get into architectural photography.

Eleanor joined KTA in February 2025 as a Part 2 Architectural Assistant, after relocating back to Devon from London.

She completed her Masters at the London School of Architecture in 2023, and has worked across a range of sectors such as transport, culture and retail. She particularly enjoys the challenge of public-facing projects.

Outside of work, Eleanor spends time drawing, creating animations, and painting, and also loves to dance and swim!

Mathilda joined KTA in September 2025 after taking a gap year post-graduating her Master of Architecture at the University of Plymouth in 2024, where she also did her bachelor’s degree.

Before returning to the UK in 2022, she worked in Malaysia and Singapore involved in exciting large scale commercial projects, including the recently opened Rainforest Wild Asia in Mandai, where she gained direct design and build experience through different stages in construction projects alongside different consultants and contractors.

Other than playing badminton and paddleboarding, Mathilda spends her spare time crocheting, painting and working on her personal passion project – 3D printed fashion textile.

Emily joined KTA in July 2025 after spending a year travelling, including over six months exploring New Zealand.  Prior to her travels, she gained valuable experience working as a Part I Architectural Assistant and is now excited to be back in the field full time.  She holds a BA (Hons) in Architecture from Falmouth University.

A creative at heart, Emily is passionate about arts and crafts and enjoys exploring new artistic hobbies in her spare time.

Luisa recently completed her BA in Architecture at the University of Plymouth and is now working as a Part One Architectural Assistant. Her passion for the cultural and social politics of architecture was strengthened during a semester abroad at the University of Innsbruck, informing thinking in how international practice engages with local materials and responds to social context. She brings six years of experience in the hospitality industry, in which she developed strong interpersonal skills that support her interest in people-centred architecture work.

Outside of work Luisa maintains a strong interest in painting and other creative practices, and enjoys spending time outdoors, particularly hiking on the moors or sea swimming.

Reuben joined KTA in February 2025 as a Junior Architectural Technician. With five years of experience in 2D and 3D CAD software, he has worked extensively in surveying and designing buildings across various sectors, with a primary focus on domestic projects involving the conservation and restoration of agricultural, listed buildings, and residential dwellings. His expertise also extends to commercial architecture, including industrial, educational, and healthcare projects.

Reuben holds an HNC in Construction in the Built Environment and is eager to further his professional development.  He is currently working towards CIAT qualification in Architectural Technology.

Outside of work, Reuben enjoys skateboarding, music production, and tinkering with classic JDM cars

Oliver Welsh / Architectural Assistant

Oliver joined KTA in June 2025 for a summer job while being a student at Plymouth University.

He has completed his 1^st Year at Plymouth University in May 2025 and has been working on healthcare and industrial projects in his time at KTA. He loves thinking outside the box for ways to design rooms within a building and keeps trying to improve.

Outside of work and University, you can find Oliver playing football for Witheridge men’s, drawing or playing games with his mates.

The Chairman at KTA – a Chartered Architect who has worked with the Practice since 1995. During this time he has covered a wide range of successful projects from residential to hotels, schools and stadia covering a wide geographical area. His detailed knowledge of the “Building Schools for the Future” initiative ensured a successful delivery of £24m new Secondary School as well as designing the new developments at Sandy Park for the Exeter Chiefs including the New 250 Bed Marriott Hotel as well as other prominent Professional Sporting venues and Clubs in the South West. Richard oversees and maintains the confidence of all of our clients throughout the Development & Construction Community.

Outside of the office Richard pursues his love of sailing with his restoration of a 1914 classic yacht and watching the Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park.

The Managing Director at KTA.  Ajay has extensive experience across multiple sectors delivering multi award winning designs across the UK. He has led some of the regions significant projects including The Royal Clarence in Exeter and also a fantastic new multi-million pound Health and Wellbeing Centre in the heart of Plymouth shaping the future regeneration of this deprived area.

Ajay is involved with all design projects, initiating collaborative team design reviews and is responsible for the smooth running of the office. He directs a great studio in Exeter and promotes a team culture. He supports a ‘family-ethos’. As Director, he has great experience ranging from design excellence, front-end stakeholder, master planning and client engagement through to project execution, whilst coordinating the whole design team. He is a people person with a bubbly personality providing a fun yet professional level of service delivery.

He works closely with many schools in the South West, educating our future generation about the profession and also teaches at University of Plymouth School of Architecture. Ajay has also been influential raising thousands of pounds for many local charitable organisations and food banks as Vice-Chair for the successful Building Forum Devon and Cornwall. 

Ajay enjoys going to the gym and visiting many beautiful local areas including our beaches, moors and paddleboarding.

As Associate Director at KTA, Andrew brings a high level of experience, gained across a wide range of projects and client bodies over the last 25 years. Andrew spent 18 years in London holding senior posts at pedigree practices before relocating to the South West in 2003. Andrew has been responsible for numerous public and private developments locally and nationally, comprising; large scale residential, student accommodation, schools, innovation centres, airport terminals, business parks, public libraries and performing arts centres. Andrew takes a hands-on approach, being attentive to the needs of both client and user, is responsive to change, has a careful attention to detail, and is well versed in taking projects through briefing stage, from inception to completion. Andrew is also a Professional Examiner for the RIBA and a member of the Devon & Somerset Design Review Panel.

Beside architecture, Andrew hoards old guitars, enjoys far flung independent travel and indulges in self-build.