Melanie Clear founded Clear Architects in 2005. “very proud to have the exciting range of such amazing projects that I have the privilege of working on and putting my name to, both past and present.”

To create great buildings ever more so in today’s world takes thought, consideration, determination and most importantly vision. Detail is everything throughout a project – holistically designing with the wider design team. “Architecture is a passion for me. It’s not a job, it’s a vocation. ” She is specialist in residential designs, having worked at practices Fraser Brown Mackenna, Aukett (Swanke), Buckley Gray (Yeoman) and leading an architectural arm of Aitch Group .

As an architect Melanie believes “you should be able to design quite literally anything, that is why Clear Architects is more than just architecture its the combination of sustainable ethos with interior design; the collaboration of ideas and synergy meeting to create one unique building”.

Melanie has been a RIBA Judge for the regional 2016 Royal Institute of British Architects and is a media commentator for trade, regional and national media. Melanie is a columnist for the consumer magazine, Real Homes.

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Arron Breedon is a Chartered Town Planner and Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI) with experience in both council and private practice, and is our Planning Director.

Having worked with the practice for 10 years, Arron joined us in 2018 at Director level, which we feel gives the practice a competitive advantage in terms of planning applications. Clear Architects are experts in developing smart planning strategies, with a success rate of 82% over the past 10 years – find out more here.

Arron feels that the successful partnership of planning and architecture lies in intelligent planning strategy and justification, alongside highly commended architectural quality.

“I enjoy the challenge of finding planning solutions to create successful planning applications, much like I enjoy the challenge of night kayaking across the Solent!” reveals Arron.

He has worked in New Zealand, as well as the length and breadth of the UK, assisting clients with planning appeals and planning applications. He has also worked as an expert witness in public inquiries.

Contact Arron Breedon directly on arron@cleararchitects.co.uk

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Ricky Glover joined the team in 2014, completing his Masters at University of Westminster and Postgraduate Diploma in Architectural Professional Practice, the third and final stage of architectural education under Clear Architects’ sponsorship programme and has recently been promoted to Associate Director .

Ricky believes that good design is important because it can be used as a tool to express creativity and complement people’s unique tastes. When he is developing fresh concepts for clients, Ricky pays close attention to how architecture sits within its context and complements its surroundings.

Many of Ricky’s designs focus on the use of bold, geometric forms, with high quality materials to enhance the overall aesthetic. For Ricky, “the most rewarding part of the job is the first time I present the client with a fresh design concept for their project, whether that’s a refurbishment or a new build.”

Currently Ricky is leading his team on Coach Yard and Skyview projects.

Contact Ricky Glover directly on ricky@cleararchitects.co.uk

Direct line 020 8418 8335

Alexa Kasim joined us from Scotland in the summer of 2015 to assist in leading our dynamic and expanding team.

Alexa brings six years of various sector experience to the Clear Architects’ practice. She is passionate about the whole process of construction and loves working through all of the challenges that each building can bring.

“One of the best bits is being rewarded at the end of a project with a client that’s delighted with their new spaces because they’re exactly, or even better than what they expected them to be!”

Currently Alexa is leading the team its technical delivery of all our projects.

Contact Alexa Kasim directly on alexa@cleararchitects.co.uk

Direct line 020 8418 8339