Our Team.
The people behind your projects.
ARCHITECT / DIRECTOR
Michael Bool
Michael is a chartered Architect with over 12 years experience in the construction sector. He is passionate about design, building and the successfully delivery of projects for his clients.
The title ‘Architect’ originates from the Greek arkhitekton which when broken down and translated to English creates: arkhi meaning chief + tekton meaning builder
Passionate about how buildings are made, Michael is proud to be an Architect who can build. Learned and practiced in the development of projects for his clients and his own properties, Michael has a ‘hands on’ understanding of the materials, skills and techniques used in the construction of traditional and modern buildings.
Michael founded Oochitecture in 2018 in order to provide a high quality and personal architectural service for residential and commercial clients in South Wales and beyond.
Prior to establishing Oochitecture in 2018, Michael managed the Cardiff Architectural Studio for ‘Atkins’ a leading global multi-disipline architecture and engineering practice. He has over a decade of experience working in the education, hi-tech industrial and commercial sectors.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- ARB
- RIBA
- BSc Architectural studies
- MArch Architecture
- PG Dip. Professional studies
- APMP Project Management
- CSCS Professional
- RNLI Voluntary Crew (Little & Broad Haven Lifeboat)
AWARDS:
- Constructing Excellence Wales – Young Achiever 2012
ARCHITECT
Lauren Searle
Lauren is an Architect with a strong desire to deliver creative concepts, ‘holistic’ sustainable design and technical innovation. An attention to detail and strong management & organisational skills allow her to take a project from inception to reality.
Lauren has designed and delivered a range of small and large scale residential and commercial projects for private and commercial clients. From feasibility and concept sketches through to 3D Revit models and BIM, Lauren is able to take a project through planning and building regulation submissions to construction.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- ARB
- BSc Architectural Studies
- MArch Architecture
- PG Dip. Professional Studies
TECHNICIAN
Charlotte Morgan
Charlotte is an experienced technician with a strong background in residential and commercial design and detailing.
Proficient in 2D and 3D CAD software, charlotte is a skilled technician who can deliver projects from inception to completion. She has worked on a mix of residential and commercial projects, developing full planning and building regulation submissions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ba (hons) Architecture
PART I ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT
Naomi Pocknell
Naomi is a Part I Architectural assistant who qualified in 2021 with a first class BSc from University of Wales Trinity of Saint David.
Proficient in 2D and 3D CAD software, Naomi has become a key member of our delivery team.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ba (hons) Architecture
DESIGN COORDINATOR
Gethin Love
Gethin has joined the team as a ‘Design Coordinator’ with a background in mechanical systems , management and logistics. He is assisting our clients and team by researching and coordinating systems, products and materials on our more complex projects.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ba (hons) Management and Logistics