Current Team
An overarching principle in Bell Architects, is that we operate as a team, and within teams.
Administration Team
Joanne Connon ACA - Accounts
Natalie Irvine - PA and Office Manager
Wendy Christie - Administrator
Directors
Murray Bell BSc Dip Arch RSUA ARIAS RIBA - Practice Principal
Jono Johnston BSc
Roisin McCann BSc Arch RIBA
Associates
Paul Duncan B Arch Dip Arch RIBA
Design Team
Murray Bell BSc Dip Arch RIBA RSUA
Jono Johnston BSc
Roisin McCann BSc Arch RIBA
Paul Duncan B.Arch Dip Arch RIBA
Ami Arnscheidt BSc M.Arch (USA)
Team Leaders
James Blair
Richard Jamieson
Technical Staff
Jordan Mitchell ACIAT
Graham Moore
Andrew Thompson
Anna Walota B Arch
Detailed Staff Background
Jono Johnston, BArch
Jono studied Architecture in Dundee, and after completing his degree worked in London and Coleraine in Private Practice. For three years, he ran his own practice, and subsequently joined Bell Architects as a Design Director in early 2009.
Roisin McCann, BArch BSc (Hons) RIBA
Roisin has been an Architectural Assistant with Bell Architects for 4 years and has recently been appointed an Associate of the company. She studied at Queen’s University in Belfast and has gained much experience during her time with us including planning matters, bespoke houses, housing and apartment developments, hotels, schools and community centres, commercial and retail.
Paul Duncan, BArch (Hons) Dip Arch RIBA
Paul joined Bell Architects in 2003 as an Architectural Designer. He studied at University of Ulster in Jordanstown and Mackintosh School of Architecture in Glasgow and has recently been appointed an Associate of the company. He is heavily involved in the design of apartments, housing developments and one-off designer homes. Paul completed his qualification as an architect in 2008.
James Blair
James has been with Bell Architects since 2000 as an Architectural Technologist. He has worked extensively on projects such as Rathmullan House Hotel, Lissanoure Castle, Windsor Guest House as well as one-off dwellings and extensions. He is currently working towards MBIAT membership, and has recently achieved his ACIAT recognition.
Jordan Mitchell
Jordan has been employed with Bell Architects since 2001. He studied Land Administration for 2 years and has an HND in Building and Estate Management. He works mainly with one-off dwellings both at Planning and Building control stage. Jordan has recently achieved his ACIAT recognition, and is currently working towards MBIAT.
Anna Walota
Anna is a Polish Architect and began with Bell Architects in January 2007. She studied Architecture and Urban Planning at Szcezecin University of Technology where she obtained her degree of “Magister Inzynier Architeckt” (Master of Architecture) in 2006.
Graham Moore
Graham has been with the company for 4 years – 2 on a part-time basis whilst studying and full time for 2 years. He has a BTEC National Diploma and has qualified in HND Building and Estate Management. He intends to take a part time degree at the University of Ulster in this forthcoming year.
Andrew Thompson
Andy is employed as an Architectural Technologist and has been with Bell Architects for 2 years.He has a BTEC National Diploma in Construction and an HND in Building and Estate Management. He works on projects such as housing developments and one-off houses and hopes to take a part-time degree in the near future.
Wendy Christie
Wendy joined Bell Architects in November 2006 and is employed as a receptionist/administrator. She has 5 years experience working in an architectural office environment.