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DAC Architects are an architectural design practice providing creative and practical solutions for domestic and commercial clients in Kent, London and the South-East.
DAC Architects was established in 1967 in Gravesend, Kent by the well-known local architect David Croydon whose projects include the rebuilding of Gravesend’s Royal Pier. More than 50 years later the architectural practice boasts a well-earned reputation for technical excellence and design flair.
DAC Architects was established in 1967 in Gravesend, Kent by the well-known local architect David Croydon whose projects include the rebuilding of Gravesend’s Royal Pier. More than 50 years later the architectural practice boasts a well-earned reputation for technical excellence and design flair.
DAC Architects provides architectural services throughout Kent and the South-East to homeowners and developers including large and small developments, care homes, offices and shops, small domestic projects, new homes, extensions and conversions.
DAC Architects provides architectural services throughout Kent and the South-East to homeowners and developers including large and small developments, care homes, offices and shops, small domestic projects, new homes, extensions and conversions.
We have extensive knowledge of the planning system having made hundreds of planning applications to Council’s throughout the South-East. This experience enables us to maximise the value of your building project or site.
We have extensive knowledge of the planning system having made hundreds of planning applications to Council’s throughout the South-East. This experience enables us to maximise the value of your building project or site.
We understand how a building is put together and have ongoing training programmes to keep abreast of changing technology and regulations. The buildings we design are practical, efficient and ecologically responsible.
We understand how a building is put together and have ongoing training programmes to keep abreast of changing technology and regulations. The buildings we design are practical, efficient and ecologically responsible.
Much of our work comes from existing clients who value our collaborative approach to the design process, our experience and our commitment to create wonderful buildings.
Much of our work comes from existing clients who value our collaborative approach to the design process, our experience and our commitment to create wonderful buildings.
The practice has undertaken a wide variety of projects across all genres of building types over the years and has established a wealth of knowledge across the South-East and Greater London. We have worked with many Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Contractors, Businesses, Charities and Private Clients.
The practice has undertaken a wide variety of projects across all genres of building types over the years and has established a wealth of knowledge across the South-East and Greater London. We have worked with many Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Contractors, Businesses, Charities and Private Clients.
As members of the Architects Registration Board (ARB), the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Association of Consultant Architects (ACA), we have the technical expertise and experience to carry your project from inception to completion, providing you with confidence in attaining successful building outcomes. Our architects are active committee members of the regional branch of the Royal Institute of British Architects.
As members of the Architects Registration Board (ARB), the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Association of Consultant Architects (ACA), we have the technical expertise and experience to carry your project from inception to completion, providing you with confidence in attaining successful building outcomes. Our architects are active committee members of the regional branch of the Royal Institute of British Architects.
Director
BA(Hons), DiplArch(Hons), ARB, ACArch
Jonathan has worked full time in architectural practice since 1980. Prior to joining DAC Jonathan had worked mainly in Private Practice, but also as a sole practitioner, at a major Local Authority and for the Architects Department of the John Lewis Partnership.
He joined DAC in January 2001 and became an equity Partner in the Practice in April 2006. He has extensive experience of the Planning system, master-planning, sustainable design, contract administration, Building Regulations and technical design.
In his spare time Jonathan helps run a small Christian charity assisting people in Uganda.
He is happily married with three boys one of whom works in the office during breaks from his Building Surveying Degree.
Director
BA(Hons), DipArch(Hons), ARB, RIBA
Director
BA(Hons), DipArch(Hons), ARB, RIBA
Leslie has been involved with the construction industry since 1985. He is an Alumni of Medway College of Design and initially worked within the world of commercial architecture as Design Director working with retailers and hoteliers in the UK and overseas.
More recently he was a Director in a London practice, overseeing a variety of projects including one-off spec housing, extensions, multi-unit residential and mixed-use schemes from inception through to completion. His career to date has allowed him to develop an in-depth knowledge of the planning system and building regulations and he is very well versed in the procurement process and contract administration.
Although his approach to architectural design is instinctively contemporary; he also has a keen interest in history and is a member of a local antiquarian and historical society.
He is a family man with a wife and two daughters and where possible loves to see West Ham United play; having come from a long line [over three generations] of West Ham United supporters.
Senior Architect
BA(Hons), DipArch(Hons), ARB, RIBA
Ben has worked in practice since 1999 qualifying as an architect in 2001. Prior to joining DAC Architects in January 2022, Ben was a director of a small practice based in Shoreditch and in Kent mainly working on domestic projects including new build homes conversions and renovations; one build featuring in Grand Designs in 2015.
Ben has a broad range of experience having worked on Healthcare, Airport, Higher Education and commercial developments. He is particularly interested in designing buildings driven by the context of the site and with sustainable means at the heart of the architecture.
His interests include cycling, marathon running and more recently, supporting Crystal Palace Football Club.
Architect
BA(Hons), Prof.DipArch, ARB, RIBA
Architect
BA(Hons), Prof.DipArch, ARB, RIBA
Liam has been involved with numerous projects for the practice, working alongside the Directors on schemes of various sizes across a range of sectors. His experience lies mainly in residential development, from feasibility to planning, building regulations and contract administration.
Liam attended the Manchester School of Architecture and the University of East London where he also obtained a Master’s degree in Urban Design. He first joined DAC back in 2010 and went on to work for a planning consultancy for a number of years before returning to the practice. Liam qualified as an Architect in 2019, completing his part 3 training direct with the Royal Institute of British Architects.
Outside of the office Liam enjoys a hectic home life, getting to grips with his new role as Dad!
© 2023
DAC Architects
21 Stone Street, Gravesend
Kent DA11 0NP
T: 01474 566 996
E: admin@dacarchitects.co.uk
DAC Architects is a trading name for DAC Architectural Services Ltd
Directors: Jonathan Martin Rowland and Leslie Dudley May