Stuart Link - Director BA (Hons) Dipl Arch ARB RIBA

With over 15 years’ experience in the private sector, Stuart has worked on a variety of projects ranging from car show rooms at Canary Wharf, conversion of a Grade II listed buildings, creation of contemporary office spaces and a number of care homes.  

In more recent years Stuart has an impressive portfolio of successfully completed residential projects with extensive experience including site appraisals, large mixed use schemes, masterplanning, residential layouts, bespoke dwelling and apartment design, coordinating outline and detailed planning applications, production drawings, building regulations and contract administration.

Stuart has extensive experience working for a variety of clients ranging from volume house builders, landowners, agents and smaller individual clients.

Out of the office Stuart enjoys watching football, cricket and Formula 1.

Ben Simcox - Director BA (Hons) Dipl Arch

Ben has over 15 years’ experience working at Architect’s practices in Manchester, Glasgow, Selby and Wakefield.  In this time, Ben has worked on a variety of projects ranging from industrial warehouses and offices, conversions of a Grade II listed buildings, Bespoke housing design, residential layouts and large scale masterplanning.

Ben now specialises in the residential sector and works for a variety of landowners, volume housebuilders, agents and smaller developers.  His areas of expertise include site appraisals, large mixed use schemes, masterplanning, residential layouts, bespoke dwelling and apartment design.

Out of the office Ben enjoys spending time with his family and following his beloved Spurs.

Simon Hicks - Director BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology

With over 18 years’ experience within both an architectural private practice and a national house builder, Simon has gained invaluable insight to both client and builders specific requirements. Passionate about design from being involved in early master planning / concept schemes through to site completion, Simon believes that this is a necessity to good design.

Simon is currently involved with several urban extensions and large scale residential developments and has recently gained Building for Life 12 outstanding award for a residential development in Kent.    

Outside work Simon enjoys watching Rugby League, Football, holidaying with his family as well as cycling and cooking.

Thom Sylvester - Associate Director

Thom has spent 14 years in the industry and has had experience working for 2 different national house builders where he coordinated a range of project sizes through the planning process. Thom also has good technical knowledge having good experience with technical aspects, SAP calculations, EPC's and Code for Sustainable Homes.

Thom started working at a small practice architectural practice in South Yorkshire whilst studying for his HNC Building studies at Barnsley college. Since then he has moved onto Bryant homes (Taylor Woodrow) and later to the Sheffield office of George Wimpey homes through the merger with Taylor Woodrow, where he expanded his knowledge of the house building sector.

In 2013 Thom joined Barratt developments, working under a design manager to help run a in house design department for Barratt & David Wilson homes. 

Nicola Jones - Urban Designer MA (Hons) BA (Hons) Dipl Arts

Nicola is a Recognised Practitioner of Urban Design with over 10 years’ experience working within both an architectural practice and two national house builders, within this time Nicola has gained a valuable insight into both client and house builders specific requirements. Nicola is a motivated and passionate designer and has a wide range of experience in producing site appraisals, concept schemes, masterplans, residential sketch layouts, CAD residential layouts and planning drawings. Out of the office Nicola enjoys holidays in her camper van with her family, running and going on long walks with Pippa the dog.

Daniel Steel - Architectural Assistant BA (Hons) Architecture

In 2016 Daniel graduated from Nottingham Trent University after completing his Architecture degree. During this time, Daniel developed advanced skills in graphic design and 3D visualisation while also gaining invaluable knowledge within the architectural sector. Along with Ian, he brings illustrative and graphic design support to the design team at STEN Architecture.

Daniel specialises in using the latest styles, techniques, and software to create images for planning applications and a variety of sales media.

Away from the office Daniel enjoys watching football, holidaying with friends and family and socialising with friends.

Steve Davison - Architectural Technician

Steve has over 20 years experience of working in Architectural practices and for himself, starting while he was studying for his HNC Building Studies. 

He has been involved in projects ranging from housing estates to industrial estates to commercial and public buildings.  He has experience of seeing projects through from initial conception to completion of the works on site, and is involved in all aspects of the design from Planning Applications to Building Regulations Applications and on site supervision.

Steve brings technical detailing and Building Regulations knowledge to the STEN Architecture team, producing full working drawing packages for large scale residential development sites.

Outside of the office Steve enjoys watching football and darts, and visiting National Trust properties with his family.

Lewis Sharp - Illustrator BA (Hons) Architecture

Achieving his BA (Hons) Architecture (International), Lewis graduated from the University of Huddersfield in 2020. During his studies, he further developed his skills in visualisation and graphic design while gaining essential experience in 3D modelling, architectural theory, and professional practice. Lewis is now a member of our visualisation team, collaborating with our technical team in the assembly and publication of planning application documents.

Working with Ian, Lewis is responsible for the creation of a wide range of visuals, including full colour residential schemes, illustrative masterplans, street scenes and concept diagrams, as well as the assembly of Design and Access Statements and other documents for both private and public consultation.

Outside of the office, Lewis enjoys reading, travelling, exploring heritage architecture, and watching horror movies. 

Ian Harrison - Illustrator BA (Hons) Graphic Communications

Ian studied Museum and Exhibition Design at Lincoln University (2002, BA. Hons) and Graphic Communications at Leeds Metropolitan University (2006, BA Hons.). He has worked in the construction industry since 2003, starting as a Junior CAD Technician in the East Midlands before specialising and developing a career in Illustration.

Ian brings illustrative and graphic design support to the design team at STEN Architecture working on a large number of projects to produce high quality masterplans, full colour residential layouts and streetscenes. Ian’s role also includes composing supporting documents including Design and Access Statements, Promotional Material and Community Consultation Boards.

In his spare time, Ian enjoys running and cycling. 

Tom Hunter - Illustrator BSc (Hons) Architecture MA (Hons) Graphic Design

Tom studied Architecture at Sheffield Hallam university (2019 BSc). Upon graduating Tom became interested in the illustrative side of architecture and decided to freelance, developing his illustration and Graphic Design skills. This led him to pursue the discipline in more depth, taking up Graphic Design at Leeds Beckett university (2021 MA) where he subverted his practice allowing himself to explore a range of techniques and programmes. Tom combines his Graphic design and Architectural skills to support the team on a larger number of visuals including Street scenes, full colour residential schemes, concept diagrams and masterplans. He also aids with the assembly of Design and access statements where he applies his knowledge of layout design. In his spare time Tom enjoys watching and playing rugby, cooking, and going to the cinema.