JB Architecture

About our team. Jimmy Bessant, Architect: Jimmy qualified as an architect in 2006 and has over 20 years experience in the design and construction of buildings. Prior to forming JB Architecture Jimmy worked in a number of architects practices in London, Southampton and Chichester covering a wide range of sectors and leading projects of varied size and value from commercial projects through to domestic extensions. Using his own experience and expertise from working in the social/affordable housing market Jimmy formed JB Architecture in 2014 targeting the domestic housing sector, creating spaces on a much more personal level, positively altering the way in which people live and engage with their homes. Whilst this area of work is still the mainstay of JB Architecture's business, the practice also has the experience of working on a number of commercial projects as well as new build housing developments. Jimmy's approach is friendly and transparent. His personable character makes for a good client / architect relationship, where ideas evolve to find the best possible solution for each client within the constraints of their brief and budget. Sean Reading, Architectural Technologist: Sean joined JB Architecture in October 2018 and has over 12 years’ experience working within local practices in Hampshire. Previous body of work includes both large and small scale extensions (residential and commercial), bespoke housing, social housing, commercial and educational projects ranging in both size and value. As a personable character, Sean is committed to assisting clients throughout the design process, helping them achieve the best possible outcome within their budget and requirements. As a qualified architectural technologist Sean handles all JB Architectures building regulation projects and construction detailing. Sean has a good working relationship with many of the local planning authorities and building control bodies, he also has good links to a number of specialist consultants including structural engineers, surveyors and SAP assessors (Standard Assessment Procedure).