About us

The quality of our architecture is a direct result of our passion for design, structure and space planning. We combine our enthusiasm and expertise with the latest technologies to provide a tailored, yet efficient service that delivers real value to our clients.

In the retail sector we operate across the UK and Ireland. Our residential work varies from local self builders to larger local and national developers. We are fortunate in having excellent transport links from our Milton Keynes base by road, rail and air which allow us to successfully undertake projects from Inverness to Dublin to Plymouth.

Policies
Wherever possible 3d Architects strive for the responsible and considered use of materials, and work to achieve the most sustainable practices for every project.

Biography
After training at the University of Strathclyde, Douglas worked for an established practice in Glasgow on residential and hotel projects. A short spell in France followed before settling in London where in 1974 he became involved in the first wave of projects for sites in Abu Dhabi and Oman.

During the late 1970s he developed his own practice while maintaining links with Lobb and Partners (later HOK Sport) and also enjoyed a posting to Northern Nigeria. Douglas has worked since 1981 in Milton Keynes, delivering diverse projects in various sectors such as commercial, industrial, retail, residential and healthcare.

Biography
David trained at Sheffield University, where he gained a Masters Degree in the Economics of Energy Conservation and also specialises in low energy design in buildings.

After University, David worked for a few years with a company specialising in low energy housing. He then moved into a mainstream architectural practice and worked on a major office building in Milton Keynes and a new primary school in Brackley.

In 1987 David was a founding partner in 3D Architects and quickly started to attract work in the retail sector, aided by an early adoption of the new CAD technologies. He has achieved major projects in London, Manchester, Glasgow, Belfast, Dublin, and Cardiff, and runs a strong design team across many disciplines.

Biography
Steve completed degrees in education at Exeter University, and Management Studies at Loughborough University prior to embarking upon a career including sales, marketing and project management within the Gardline Group of companies.

In 2002 Steve was appointed to lead the team at C A Design Services, a Gardline subsidiary, assisting in the direction, growth and profitability of the company.

2009 saw Steve completing an MBA degree, together with his appointment as a Director of 3D Architects with a brief to add further support to the growth objectives of the 3D team.

Biography
Gaining initial experience in space planning and computer aided design in the early 90’s, Guy became a relocation specialist for Norwich Union (now Aviva), planning and project managing office relocations around the country.

In 1996 he joined C A Design Services Limited (CADS) initially as training officer but soon in charge of selling AutoCAD software and hardware.

Following the acquisition of CADS by The Gardline Group in 2000, Guy identified huge potential for the company to enlarge its survey, retail and healthcare service offering.

In May 2002, he was promoted to the position of Director and continues to work with key clients today. Guy now works tightly with 3D Architects in developing mutually beneficial relationships with clients.