Midlands-based architectural practice Maber has strengthened its senior team by appointing four new associate directors.

Andy Purvis and Leo Ward will both be based in Nottingham, while Lee Smith will be based In Derby and Tim Boxford in Leicester.

Mr Smith joined the company in 2005 and heads a design team that has delivered successful commercial and education sector projects. Elsewhere, Mr Purvis joined the practice in 2004 and describes himself as a design-driven architect, while Mr Ward came to Maber in 2011, having previously worked in London.


Mr Boxford joined the practice in 2012, having previously worked elsewhere in the East Midlands, Birmingham and New Zealand.

Managing Director Mark Hobson said: "These appointments are in recognition of the significant contributions that all four have made to the success of the practice. They also strengthen our accountability structure and provide more resilience on projects for the benefit of our clients. Perhaps most importantly, they add new lifeblood to the management team, which will help to ensure our continued growth and success."

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