Associates

Ben has worked extensively on the design and implementation of a number of new build residential, mixed use and commercial schemes. As a Senior Designer these are generally larger scale projects within the office and are located throughout the region.  Previous experience includes small scale Social Housing works and larger scale Civic Regeneration under PFI procurement.

Ben has had active involvement in the regeneration of Norfolk Park and Housing Market Renewal work at Manor 8 in Sheffield, which was won in competition through the Developer Panel. He has also obtained a number of high profile planning approvals, often finding creative and innovative design solutions for the most difficult sites.

Mike has worked extensively on the implementation of commercial and residential schemes, both in new-build construction and the refurbishment of existing buildings including work involving Listed Buildings. With many years of experience as an Architectural Technologist, Mike continues to be instrumental in the successful delivery of many AXIS projects.

Richard has worked in the AXIS team for over 15 years and is a key member of the practice with an aptitude for precision and accuracy. Richard is also involved in many of the banking projects in the practice and has developed a intricate technical knowledge over the years.

“I take a leading role in managing and implementing large projects for our finance sector clients. My work can be anything from high level space planning to detailed implementation of global standards – no two projects are ever alike!”

Rose has over 20 years of design experience encompassing interior architecture, furniture, and product design. She has a broad range of experience, but at the heart of each project she works on, is a determination to understand the clients needs and translate this into spaces which are functional, enriching and underpin a company’s spirit or Brand whilst taking into account budgets and site conditions.
Rose came to interior design through a slightly unusual route. After studying Architecture she undertook an MA in Furniture Design, and subsequently set up a small contemporary furniture design business, which she ran for 8 years. She exhibited at 100% Design and had work chosen for exhibitions at the V&A and the Design Museum in London. Her pieces were published in the likes of Blueprint, Crafts magazine, Dwell, Elle Decoration, The Guardian magazine, and the New York Times.

This background, designing furniture and working with manufacturers, gave Rose invaluable detailing experience, which is integral to her approach to design. She delights in combining materials, colour, texture and lighting to create spaces which fulfil a brief. Rose is passionate about interior design and its capacity to affect end users in positive ways, which in turn can help to ensure that businesses are healthy and successful. She is experienced in taking projects from initial brief right through to completion on site.

Prior to joining Axis, Rose gained experience in small one-off interior design projects, from Harriet Kelsall, an independent boutique jewellery shop in Cambridge, to large brand roll outs such as Lakeland Ltd & the new and vibrant brand concept for Pizza Hut. As well as retail and restaurant projects Rose’s experience also includes the design of spas such as the SoSPA at Sofitel London St James, and hotels such as the W Hotel in Doha, Qatar.

During her role at Axis, she has worked on the concept for a new, and very funky, challenger bank, student accommodation projects, a high-end hotel in Hampshire and Grosvenor House for HSBC bank. Rose was largely responsible for the graphics and way finding concept at Grosvenor House and took great pride in designing and detailing the feature staircase which permeates the atrium in the centre of the building.
In her spare time Rose loves gardening. She also makes jewellery in precious metals combined with porcelain, selling her creations at Craft fairs.