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Meet the team
Wighton Architects is a design-led architects practice in Leeds providing high-quality architectural services in West Yorkshire and the wider UK. Our experienced team specialises in creating innovative, practical and beautifully considered designs for one-off houses, house extensions, residential developments, mixed-use schemes, leisure projects, education buildings and masterplanning.
We have particular expertise in the residential architecture sector, working with both private homeowners and commercial developers. From bespoke luxury homes and sensitive refurbishments to larger development opportunities, we have an impressive track record of securing planning permission for complex sites and challenging buildings throughout Leeds, Harrogate, Ilkley and the wider Yorkshire region.
Our approach is to maximise the potential of every site, delivering architecture that balances creative ambition, commercial value and a sensitive contextual response. Whether you are looking for an architect in Leeds for a home extension, an architect in Harrogate for a new build house or an architect in Ilkley for a renovation, Wighton Architects can provide the expertise to guide your project from concept to completion.
The team at Wighton Architects are highly skilled in planning applications, architectural visualisation, 3D CAD design and BIM modelling, allowing us to offer a professional and tailored architectural service for every client, project and budget. We are committed to delivering high quality architecture and designs that exceed expectations.
Wighton Architects was founded by Stuart Wighton in 2012 and is a trusted architects practice serving Leeds, Harrogate, Ilkley and West Yorkshire. Stuart studied Architecture at Manchester University and has over 25 years’ experience delivering high-quality residential, commercial and bespoke architectural projects across the North of England.
He leads a skilled team of Architects, Architectural Assistants and Technologists specialising in house extensions, new build homes, renovations, planning applications, CAD drawings and BIM modelling. Wighton Architects is known for creative design, attention to detail and delivering exceptional architecture for homeowners, developers and businesses across Yorkshire.
Stuart Wighton
Director
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!
Patrick Roobottom
Architectural Assistant
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.
Joe Spence-Ealham
Architect
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.
Joe Horner
Architectural Assistant
Joe recently joined the practice having graduated from Sheffield Hallam University with a BSc (Hons) in Architecture.
Whilst at University, Joe worked on projects which always had the environment in mind and gained a passion for designing high quality residential spaces.
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.
Marion Cole
Architect
Marion qualified as an architect over 20 years ago. Before joining Wighton Architects, she worked for a Leeds-based construction company and previously ran her own architectural practice for 14 years.
She takes great satisfaction in helping clients realise their dream homes and has delivered hundreds of residential projects. Her work has been featured on My Dream Derelict Home (Channel 5), and her own renovated property appeared in Homebuilding & Renovating magazine.
After completing four marathons in two years, Marion now enjoys shorter, more sociable runs with Farsley Flyers and spending time outdoors, and with her family and her spaniel, Penny.
Nathan Brentnall
Architectural Assistant
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.
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