Oliver Edwards

With a deep understanding and appreciation for what clients and colleagues want, Oliver is able to interpret various priorities into well-informed architectural and design solutions. He is very competent operating in a 3D world, including the translation of hand sketches and quick planning exercises into conceptual massing studies used to drive design forward.

Oliver is very interested in the use of information within digital models to find efficiencies with sites, designs, technical aspects and details, by utilizing new processes and approaches afforded by technology. Additionally, He is committed to being more sustainable in meaningful ways, especially as it relates to the use of established and emerging technologies. His background in technical design and details means he appreciates construction management and bringing that holistically together through design.

Oliver has contributed to the design of many building typologies across various market sectors including large-scale commercial, mixed-use and residential projects.

Education

2002
Bachelor of Architecture Studies with Honours, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, ENG, UK

2010
Post Graduate Diploma in Architecture, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, ENG, UK

2017
Advanced Diploma in Professional Practice, RIBA North, Liverpool, ENG, UK

Memberships + Affiliations

2019 - Present
Member, Royal Institute of British Architects

2019 - Present
Member, Architects Registration Board

Awards

2010
First Place, Housing our Ageing Population Panel for Innovation (HAPPI), National Housing Design Awards (NHDA) for Heald Farm Court*, ENG, UK

*completed prior to joining Next