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Meet the team
We are a design led architects practice based in Yorkshire. Our portfolio encompasses one off houses, residential developments, mixed-use developments, leisure, education and master planning.
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We have particular expertise in the residential sector both on a private domestic and commercial asset focused level with an impressive track record of securing planning approval for complex buildings and sites.
We aim to maximise the potential of all sites and deliver architecture that balances a sensitive, contextual response with ambition and creativity. Whether you are striving to maximise a development opportunity, undertake a project on a sensitive/ historical site or create a beautifully designed home, Wighton Architects can draw on their extensive experience to deliver design excellence and projects which exceed expectations.
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The team at Wighton Architects are highly skilled in hand drawing, digital graphics and the latest 3D CAD/BIM modelling software and are able to offer a high level of service that is tailored to suit the project, team and client.​​
​​​Wighton Architects was founded by Stuart Wighton in 2012. Stuart studied Architecture at Manchester University and has over 25 years of experience gained at architectural practices throughout the north of England.
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Stuart's professionalism and attention to detail ensures the highest standards of project delivery throughout the practice. Stuart leads a team of talented Architects, Architectural Assistants and Architectural Technologists who each bring a unique set of skills to the practice and have a common commitment to great design.
Stuart Wighton
Director
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Prior to founding Wighton Architects, Stuart worked for a number of national and local practices across the education, industrial, commercial and residential sectors. Having studied in Manchester he eventually found himself across the border in Leeds working for a renowned local practice specialising in the residential sector. Gaining valuable experience in the residential sector, with particular experience working on heritage assets, Stuart founded Wighton Architects in 2012.
When not working closely with clients Stuart can be found playing an array of sports, with varying levels of success or following the fortunes of Middlesbrough FC…..who have even less success!
Mathew Bell
Architectural Technologist
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Mathew joined Wighton Architects in 2021 as an Architectural Technologist
Joe Spence-Ealham
Architect
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Joe is the longest standing team member and is responsible for manging and maintaining the computer systems in the studio. Joe graduated from The University of Liverpool in 2014 and qualified as an Architect in 2019 at RIBA North West. Joe is involved in a mix of many of the large housing projects and well as smaller one off housing projects within the practice. Joe also has an great interest in heritage projects and working with existing buildings and his other interests include technology, walking, swimming and homebrewing.
Patrick Roobottom
Architectural Assistant
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Patrick is a recent part 1 graduate from Leeds Beckett University where he gained his BA(Hons) in Architecture, with projects mostly focused around designing for the future. He is originally from Llandudno North Wales where he previously worked in a small architectural practice. Patrick is mostly interested in 3D rendering and architectural visualisation and uses this skillset to try to bridge any disparity between client/authority and Architect.
Nathan Brentnall
Architectural Assistant
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Nathan studied Interior Architecture & Design at The University of Lincoln and has worked in Beijing for 2 Architectural practices (BCCI & JuFangHeZhong Architectural Design). He studied Architecture at the University of Plymouth and joined Wighton Architects at the beginning of 2020.
Joe Horner
Architectural Assistant
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Joe recently joined the practice having graduated from Sheffield Hallam University with a BSc (Hons) in Architecture.
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Whilst at University, Joe worked on projects which always had the environment in mind and gained a passion for designing high quality residential spaces.
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Joe enjoys all sports, he played ruby from a young age and is now a keen runner, having run the Sheffield Half Marathon in 2024 and has a season ticket at Lincoln City.
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