Darling Associates Architects
James Le Ball is a Project Director and Associate Architect at Darling Associates Architects since March 2016, bringing extensive experience in large-scale commercial development design and residential layout optimization. Prior roles at Darling Associates included architecture and Part 2 Architectural Assistant, where responsibilities encompassed preparation of planning applications, conducting client and design team presentations, and managing on-site meetings. Prior to Darling Associates, James served as a Part I Architectural Assistant at Hampson Williams, gaining diverse experience in building sectors including new builds and refurbishments. Academic credentials include a Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Practice in Architecture from the University of Westminster and a Master’s degree in Applied Design in Architecture from Oxford Brookes University, complemented by a BA (Hons) in Architecture from the University of Brighton. Notable projects include the 38-storey mixed-use tower on College Road, a 102-unit residential development on Ashley House & Chadwick Street, and a 165,000 sqft office development at Bridge House, Uxbridge.
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Darling Associates Architects
Darling Associates Architects is an award-winning architectural practice in London. We are driven by the pursuit of excellence, working collaboratively to develop creative, considered and beautiful designs that embrace the client’s aspirations for the project. We design elegant, timeless architecture through an understanding of people and their reactions to buildings, which enable us to create inspiring places to live, work and relax. Our diverse team of architects and designers have come from all over the world to work in London, and our projects are inspired by their talent and creativity. Our directors bring to bear their wide ranging experience of building types, the construction process and leadership skills. Established by Chris Darling in 2003, the practice has won numerous awards in a range of categories from prestigious establishments, including the RIBA, Architects Journal, City Heritage Society, Building Design, Evening Standard and BCO. Our key market sector design expertise encompasses : ✏️ Residential & BTR - affordable through to luxury ✏️ Workplace ✏️ Hospitality ✏️ Care Home ✏️Retail & Leisure ✏️Masterplanning and regeneration ✏️Interiors – commercial and residential Our talented team have the skills to deliver mixed-use, master planning and regeneration projects in a variety of scales.