About
WHO ARE WE?
DRaW (UK) ltd is an established Landscape Architectural consultancy providing a comprehensive range of landscape design and assessment services to public and private sector clients. We are a registered practice of the Landscape Institute and pride ourselves on our reputation for reliability, expertise and value for money.
Our team of like-minded professionals share a passion for delivering imaginative project solutions and exceeding the expectations of our clients. We have an established track record in adding value to a wide range of projects both in the UK and overseas.
We utilise our past roles as, office managers and senior consultants within large international consultancies to provide a highly professional service, whilst retaining direct one-to-one relationships with our clients.
Our work involves the design, assessment, implementation and management of external spaces, from small urban courtyards to vast land reclamation sites.
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MEET THE TEAM
Chris Davenport
DirectorChris Davenport Director, BA (Hons), Dip. LA, CMLI Chris is a Chartered Landscape Architect with a background in mine and mineral extraction, masterplanning, landscape and visual assessment, landscape design. As an experienced Project Manager with international experience he has been responsible for the delivery of several large scale multi-disciplinary design and EIA projects. Chris also has specialist skills in 3D landform modelling and volumetric calculations.
Nigel Rockliff
DirectorNigel Rockliff Director, BA (Hons), Dip. LA, CMLI Nigel is a highly experienced Chartered Landscape Architect and Expert Witness. Before joining DRaW he worked as Landscape Team Leader and Office Manager at a large multidisciplinary environmental consultancy. He is passionate about creating attractive environments and minimising the visual effects of new developments, particularly large scale mining and infrastructure schemes, both in the UK and overseas.
Julie Williams
DirectorJulie Williams Director, BA (Hons) Dip. LA, MLI Julie has experience working on a range of projects for both public and private sector clients. She has a creative background in Fine Art and Design, with a passion for horticulture, both of which she uses to maximum effect creating innovative landscape design solutions for small scale to large scale projects. Prior to DRaW Julie worked as a freelance consultant for a number of large international multidisciplinary consultants
Mike Estell
DirectorMike Estell Director, BA (Hons), Dip. LA, CMLI Mike is a Chartered Landscape Architect with over 23 years’ experience as a company director. He has extensive experience of the delivery of major public realm projects and led a wide range of masterplanning and green infrastructure projects. He specialises in AutoCAD and 3D visualisation software, leading development of these skills within the company. Mike lectures at Leeds Beckett University and has guest lectured at Sheffield University.
Chris Longhorn
Chris Longhorn Project Consultant, BA (Hons), Dip. LA Chris is a Landscape Architect with a background in highway design and transport planning. Prior to joining DRaW Chris worked as a multi-skilled consultant providing landscape and traffic consultancy services for a host of projects, including renewable energy developments, residential masterplanning and commercial schemes. He is experienced in preparing detailed design information and conceptual design. Chris has a wide knowledge of specialist software applications, including Autodesk products and Adobe creative suite.
Registered Practice
DRaW (UK) ltd is a registered practice with the Landscape Institute. We work in accordance with the Landscape Institute’s code of professional conduct and we carry professional indemnity, employer’s liability and public liability insurance. Further information regarding landscape architectural services and the appointment of a landscape architect is available from Landscape Institute website. www.landscapeinstitute.org
