Alex Maxwell-Davies

Lynsey was educated at the prestigious Mackintosh School of Architecture in Glasgow and has maintained involvement with architectural education teaching as a visiting design studio tutor and critic at Sheffield University and Northumbria University. After graduating Lynsey worked initially with Ian Simpson before going on to form Bath based practice DesignScape. Her previous experience ranges from large scale commercial projects to small domestic extensions. Following a return to the North East Lynsey established elliottarchitects with Ben in 2007.

Ben studied at the Manchester School of Architecture where he graduated with distinction. He has been actively involved with teaching alongside practice for over eighteen years, and has taught at Manchester University, Bath University and more recently as a director of architecture, programme leader and senior lecturer at Northumbria University. Ben worked with Ian Simpson Architects in Manchester before practising as a senior architect at the award winning Fielden Clegg Bradley Architects in Bath. He has designed and delivered multiple award winning projects across a range of scales and sectors from high profile commercial developments to significant cultural projects to small scale residential schemes.

Due to the growing success of the practice, Michael joined the team in 2017 as a project architect. He graduated from Northumbria University with distinction in his Masters of Architecture qualification, and has worked at several practices in the region. Michael is an experienced architect with expertise across a range of sectors but with a particular interest in sensitive residential projects.

A self-proclaimed trainee architect and adventurer, originally from Lincolnshire, Andy had an illustrious career as a highly decorated door supervisor receiving commendation and recommendations for acts of bravery and calm under pressure from Northamptonshire’s chief of police.  Turning his hand to business and martial arts, Andy started BST MMA, building up a very successful academy which still runs today.   Moving on from the MMA world, Andy returned to his creative roots.  He attended Boston College to study art and design where he graduated with distinction, a student of the year award and a fellowship award, the first of which to ever be awarded to a student in a creative discipline.  He then studied Architecture at Northumbria graduating in 2017.  After 6 months experience, we are very pleased to welcome Andy to the team.

Danny joined the practice in autumn 2016 after graduating at the top of his class from the dogs trust in Darlington. Danny had previously been freelance (stray) in Stockton-on-Tees before going full time with the dogs trust, but was looking for a more permanent role. He is a deep thinker and is lightning fast.