Allan Joyce trained at Nottingham and set up the practice in 1981. He now takes responsibility for individual houses and other domestic projects within the office and is particularly interested in energy efficiency. His own underground house has won awards for its innovative design. Allan is a member of various civic societies where he takes an interest in local architectural, planning and conservation issues. He has five children, is a keen fishermen and spends his holidays on the west coast of Ireland.

 Tricia Akers : director

Tricia joined Allan Joyce Architects in 1989, having trained at Nottingham. She became a partner in 2002 and a director in 2006 when the practice became a limited company. Tricia takes responsibility within the practice for commercial and public sector projects and has forged important links with local companies and Housing Associations. She has a grown up son, gets actively involved in village life in Leicestershire where she lives, and enjoys visiting local restaurants.

Clive Hewitt : director

Clive trained at Nottingham and joined Allan Joyce Architects as a student in 1989. He was made an associate in 2002 and a director in 2008. Clive  is passionate about good design and believes that every building project should address this issue from start to finish. He has designed numerous items of furniture for his own house. He has two young sons and likes to play rugby and squash. He is also a keen fisherman and snowboarder.

Annie Duquemin : consultant

Annie trained at Nottingham with Allan and joined him in partnership in 1987. She retired as a partner in 2004 to spend more time with her family. Annie now works as a consultant for the practice, undertaking publicity, health and safety and exhibition work. In her spare time she enjoys doing triathlons, organising local arts events and is passionate about making compost and painting.

Craig Beech : senior architect

Craig joined Allan Joyce Architects in 1999 during his training at Sheffield. He has been involved in projects of all types within the office and is particularly interested in urban planning. When Craig is not working he likes to travel, play football and renovate semi-derelict houses.

Toby Evison : senior architect

Toby joined Allan Joyce Architects in the summer of 2006 after relocating from Oxford. He has worked on commercial, residential and education projects and gained an additional post-graduate diploma in energy efficient buildings in 2001. Toby enjoys walking, mountain biking and travelling in foreign countries.

Mike Harrison : senior architect

Mike trained at Newcastle and came to work at Allan Joyce Architects as a student in 1998. Alongside working with his team of architects, he takes responsibility for managing the computer network within the office. He has successfully worked on many of the larger projects that the office has undertaken. Mike is a very good cook and spends a lot of time seeking out good ingredients for his favourite recipes. In 2008 Mike and Fiona were married in Ballycastle, Northern Ireland.

Cara De Angelis : architect

Steve Baines : architect

Steve joined Allan Joyce Architects following his training at Newcastle and Bath. His experience working at the practice enabled him to quickly complete his professional practice qualification and in 2006 he become a qualified architect. He is a keen walker, knows a lot about Macintosh computers and likes to listen to Indie music.

Kerry Banner : architect

Kerry did her year out training at Allan Joyce Architects and then completed her second degree at Nottingham University. She is now a fully qualified architect and has just bought her own house and is busy establishing the garden. She also goes to spinning classes in her spare time.

Fiona Harrison : architect

Leon Rumble : architect

Leon studied at Nottingham University, graduating in 2007 and recently passed his Part 3 professional practice examination. Leon has travelled extensively and has visited China, South America, India and Asia. He is now renovating a house and likes to cycle, swim and run in his spare time.

Helen Adams : interior designer

Helen heads up the practice interior design section, having joined Allan Joyce Architects in 2002. She is a graduate of Huddersfield University and likes to create innovative and exciting spaces for her clients. Helen has two boys, is a very keen gardener and chicken keeper and runs to keep fit.

Kasia Bonenberg : architectural assistant

Kasia graduated from Krakow University of Technology in October 2006 and then worked for PPAB Architects in Poland working on housing and interior projects. She joined Allan Joyce Architects in August 2007 and is now working on projects within the practice to gain more experience in England. Kasia enjoys climbing and skiing and is learning to snowboard.

Connie Goulding : architectural assistant

Connie graduated from Carlton University, Ottawa and before coming to live in England in 2005, worked in Berlin and Hong Kong. She has worked at the practice since 2007. Connie has three children and is thinking of setting up an AJA triathlon team as her hobbies are swimming, cycling and running.

Sheila Webster : practice manager

Sheila has worked at Allan Joyce Architects since 1991. She has an Advanced Diploma in Administrative Management and successfully and cheerfully manages all aspects of the practice. She has two grown up girls and loves to walk with her dogs. She is very keen on tracing her family history and recently visited some newly discovered relatives in Australia.

Laura  Burton : admin assistant

Laura joined Allan Joyce Architects in 2004 after studying at college in Hucknall. She now contributes to all aspects of the management of the practice. She loves to work out at the gym, go to the cinema and has just bought her first house.