People & Places

We provide a high quality service from our two offices based in Devon & Birmingham covering a wide geographical area.

The practice currently employs around 20 staff spread across 2 offices and contains chartered architects, landscape architects, building surveyors and associated technicians, fully backed up by an administrative support team.

David Wilson, Dip Arch RIBA, Chartered Architect

Partner

Qualifications

Qualification and member of the RIBA: 1979

Membership no. 0437637. ARB registration no. 044629H.

RIBA Part 2 Diploma Course, Canterbury College of Art: 1972-75
RIBA Part 1 Course, Canterbury College of Art: 1972-75

Employment History

David Wilson Partnership, Principal: 1996+
S.U.R.E Architects, Principal Architect: 1989-94
Neylan Ungless & Collier, Associate: 1988-89
Canterbury City Council, Senior Architect: 1988-89
John Clague and Partners: 1980-82
Dudley Marsh Son and Partner: 1978-80
Greater London Council, Education Division: 1975-76

Relevant Experience

David has extensive experience of private and public architectural practice, from complex refurbishments, extensions and conversions to multi storey new builds. He founded David Wilson Partnership in 1996 and is the managing partner for the practice. He has led recent major design projects, in the public and private sectors over a number of years.

Jim Gardner, Dip Arch RIBA, Chartered Architect

Partner

Qualifications

Qualification & Member of The RIBA: 2000

Membership no. 10338163. ARB registration no. 064518D

RIBA Part 2 Diploma Course with Landscape Design, University Of Plymouth: 1996 - 98
RIBA Part 1 Course, University Of Plymouth: 1992 - 95

Employment History

David Wilson Partnership, Project Architect: 2006+
RGP Architects, Associate: 2005 - 06
Lacey Hickie Caley, Design Associate: 1998 - 05
The Planning Practice (GL Hearn), Designer: 1997
Kay Elliott Architects, Architectural Assistant: 1995 - 96

Relevant Experience

Jim has extensive experience on a variety of projects at all stages from feasibility design through to on site contract administration. He has a sound knowledge of the commercial sector and a number of various procurement methods. Having previously worked on large Higher Education projects primarily with The university of Exeter, as well as large scale office developments, he has built up an affinity for good design and delivery on a variety of projects whether commercial, public or community based. His recent practice experience has led to an affinity for working on conservation projects from small scale barn conversions to grade 1 listed structures.

Peter Leaver, CMLI, Chartered Landscape Architect

Partner

Qualifications

Completed Permaculture Design Course: 1998
Elected Associate (now Member) of the Landscape Institute: 1989
Diploma in Landscape Architecture, Manchester Polytechnic: 1984
BA (Hons) Landscape Design, Manchester Polytechnic: 1982

Member of The Environmental Design Association

Employment History

David Wilson Partnershop, Landscape partner: 1997+
Bristol City Council, Leisure Services Directorate: 1989-1997
Blackburn Borough Council, Landscape Architect: 1986-1989
Rossendale Groundwork Trust, Landscape Architect: 1984-1986

Relevant Experience

Peter has widespread experience of environmental and urban design and preparing area development plans. During his time with Bristol City Council, he was one of a team who developed an open and inclusive approach to involving local people in landscape and building design, working on inner city projects such as St. Paul’s adventure playground and St. Agnes Park. With the David Wilson Partnership, he has been responsible for urban regeneration such as Stapleton Road, and park regeneration such as Hengrove Park.