{"id":73,"date":"2024-07-02T16:31:35","date_gmt":"2024-07-02T16:31:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/temp.penwardenhale.co.uk\/?page_id=73"},"modified":"2026-05-27T14:21:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T14:21:09","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/index.php\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Team"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d05cb3ef wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div style=\"height:34px;width:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-6c24486e\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized has-custom-border\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1618\" height=\"1080\" data-skip-lazy src=\"https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Penwardenhale_by_John_Cairns_23.5.16-63-scaled-1-1618x1080.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1448\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;aspect-ratio:1.4979595102824679;width:953px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Penwardenhale_by_John_Cairns_23.5.16-63-scaled-1-1618x1080.jpg 1618w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Penwardenhale_by_John_Cairns_23.5.16-63-scaled-1-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Penwardenhale_by_John_Cairns_23.5.16-63-scaled-1-767x512.jpg 767w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Penwardenhale_by_John_Cairns_23.5.16-63-scaled-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Penwardenhale_by_John_Cairns_23.5.16-63-scaled-1-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Penwardenhale_by_John_Cairns_23.5.16-63-scaled-1-1280x854.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Penwardenhale_by_John_Cairns_23.5.16-63-scaled-1-930x620.jpg 930w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1618px) 100vw, 1618px\" \/><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1618\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Penwardenhale_by_John_Cairns_23.5.16-63-scaled-1-1618x1080.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-1448 vp-lazyload\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;aspect-ratio:1.4979595102824679;width:953px;height:auto\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMTYxOCIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxMDgwIiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgMTYxOCAxMDgwIiBmaWxsPSJub25lIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Penwardenhale_by_John_Cairns_23.5.16-63-scaled-1-1618x1080.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Penwardenhale_by_John_Cairns_23.5.16-63-scaled-1-1618x1080.jpg 1618w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Penwardenhale_by_John_Cairns_23.5.16-63-scaled-1-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Penwardenhale_by_John_Cairns_23.5.16-63-scaled-1-767x512.jpg 767w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Penwardenhale_by_John_Cairns_23.5.16-63-scaled-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Penwardenhale_by_John_Cairns_23.5.16-63-scaled-1-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Penwardenhale_by_John_Cairns_23.5.16-63-scaled-1-1280x854.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Penwardenhale_by_John_Cairns_23.5.16-63-scaled-1-930x620.jpg 930w\" data-sizes=\"auto\"><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:200;letter-spacing:0px;text-indent:0px\">Joel Penwarden and Chris Hale established their practice in 2015, bringing together more than 50 years of architectural experience within award-winning practices throughout the UK. Penwarden Hale was founded on a shared interest in the pragmatic and sustainable delivery of buildings that meet the needs of people and place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:200;letter-spacing:0px;text-indent:0px\">Creativity and practicality are at the heart of a design process that explores how architecture reflects and influences the lives of people working and living in and around the buildings we create. Working nationally from their offices in Oxford and Cambridge, Penwarden Hale have worked extensively in the arts, education, housing, science and commercial workspaces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:200;letter-spacing:0px;text-indent:0px\">Our team is highly experienced in the intricacies of building production within the context of historic environments and emphasises the importance of engaging with as wide a variety of perspectives as possible in the design process.<br>Penwarden Hale Architects brings together a team of experienced architects and designers united by a shared commitment to thoughtful, well-crafted architecture. Our work is shaped by a respect for context, clarity of design, and a collaborative approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:23% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1061\" height=\"1080\" data-skip-lazy src=\"https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CH4-1061x1080.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1470 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CH4-1061x1080.jpg 1061w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CH4-1179x1200.jpg 1179w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CH4-768x781.jpg 768w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CH4-1510x1536.jpg 1510w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CH4-2013x2048.jpg 2013w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CH4-500x509.jpg 500w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CH4-800x814.jpg 800w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CH4-1280x1302.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CH4-1920x1954.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1061px) 100vw, 1061px\" \/><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1061\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CH4-1061x1080.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-1470 size-full vp-lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMTA2MSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxMDgwIiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgMTA2MSAxMDgwIiBmaWxsPSJub25lIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CH4-1061x1080.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CH4-1061x1080.jpg 1061w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CH4-1179x1200.jpg 1179w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CH4-768x781.jpg 768w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CH4-1510x1536.jpg 1510w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CH4-2013x2048.jpg 2013w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CH4-500x509.jpg 500w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CH4-800x814.jpg 800w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CH4-1280x1302.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CH4-1920x1954.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\"><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Chris Hale<\/strong><br><em>Director<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chris co-founded the practice in 2015 and brings over three decades of experience in architecture and conservation. His work spans major cultural and academic institutions, including the National Gallery, Ely Cathedral, and Imperial College London. He is known for his clarity, precision, and considered leadership.<br>Outside practice, Chris has a longstanding interest in music and motorbikes, reflecting a balance of creativity and engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:23% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1053\" height=\"1080\" data-skip-lazy src=\"https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/JP4-1053x1080.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1473 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/JP4-1053x1080.jpg 1053w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/JP4-1170x1200.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/JP4-768x788.jpg 768w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/JP4-1498x1536.jpg 1498w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/JP4-1997x2048.jpg 1997w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/JP4-500x513.jpg 500w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/JP4-800x820.jpg 800w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/JP4-1280x1313.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/JP4-1920x1969.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1053px) 100vw, 1053px\" \/><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1053\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/JP4-1053x1080.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-1473 size-full vp-lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMTA1MyIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxMDgwIiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgMTA1MyAxMDgwIiBmaWxsPSJub25lIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/JP4-1053x1080.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/JP4-1053x1080.jpg 1053w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/JP4-1170x1200.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/JP4-768x788.jpg 768w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/JP4-1498x1536.jpg 1498w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/JP4-1997x2048.jpg 1997w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/JP4-500x513.jpg 500w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/JP4-800x820.jpg 800w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/JP4-1280x1313.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/JP4-1920x1969.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\"><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Joel Penwarden<\/strong><br><em>Director<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joel co-founded the practice in 2015 and has extensive experience in heritage and education projects. His work includes collaborations with institutions such as Oriel College, Keble College, Jesus College Cambridge, and Imperial College London. He is closely involved in all projects, with a particular focus on detail and thoughtful resolution.<br>He spends much of his time outdoors, running with his dog and exploring the landscape.<br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:23% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"745\" height=\"746\" data-skip-lazy src=\"https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PK.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1474 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PK.jpg 745w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PK-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PK-500x501.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px\" \/><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"745\" height=\"746\" src=\"https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PK.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-1474 size-full vp-lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iNzQ1IiBoZWlnaHQ9Ijc0NiIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDc0NSA3NDYiIGZpbGw9Im5vbmUiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+\" data-src=\"https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PK.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PK.jpg 745w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PK-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PK-500x501.jpg 500w\" data-sizes=\"auto\"><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Phoebe Kent <\/strong><br><em>Architect<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Phoebe brings experience in regeneration and heritage-led projects in both the UK and New Zealand. She brings a thoughtful, research-driven approach to design and her background in regeneration and emergency architecture gives her a unique perspective on how buildings can support communities. <br>Outside the studio, she maintains an allotment and enjoys attending music festivals \u2014 always ready with a clever podcast recommendation.<br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:23% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"956\" height=\"1080\" data-skip-lazy src=\"https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_7126-rotated-e1779890290388-956x1080.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1472 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_7126-rotated-e1779890290388-956x1080.jpg 956w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_7126-rotated-e1779890290388-768x867.jpg 768w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_7126-rotated-e1779890290388-500x565.jpg 500w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_7126-rotated-e1779890290388-800x903.jpg 800w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_7126-rotated-e1779890290388.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 956px) 100vw, 956px\" \/><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"956\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_7126-rotated-e1779890290388-956x1080.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-1472 size-full vp-lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iOTU2IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEwODAiIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5NTYgMTA4MCIgZmlsbD0ibm9uZSIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIj48L3N2Zz4=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_7126-rotated-e1779890290388-956x1080.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_7126-rotated-e1779890290388-956x1080.jpg 956w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_7126-rotated-e1779890290388-768x867.jpg 768w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_7126-rotated-e1779890290388-500x565.jpg 500w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_7126-rotated-e1779890290388-800x903.jpg 800w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_7126-rotated-e1779890290388.jpg 960w\" data-sizes=\"auto\"><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Valeria Fabiano <\/strong><br><em>Project Lead<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Valeria joined the practice in 2023 and works across conservation and cultural projects. She holds an MA in Design Curating and Writing from the Design Academy Eindhoven, which informs her analytical and narrative-driven approach. Her work spans from Soho refurbishments to academic campus upgrades and the recently completed refurbishment of Oriel College East Range.<br>Alongside practice and teaching, she maintains a strong interest in radio and swimming.<br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:23% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"810\" height=\"1080\" data-skip-lazy src=\"https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_0014-810x1080.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1471 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_0014-810x1080.jpeg 810w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_0014-900x1200.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_0014-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_0014-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_0014-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_0014-500x667.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_0014-800x1067.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_0014-1280x1707.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_0014-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"810\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_0014-810x1080.jpeg\" alt class=\"wp-image-1471 size-full vp-lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iODEwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEwODAiIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA4MTAgMTA4MCIgZmlsbD0ibm9uZSIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIj48L3N2Zz4=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_0014-810x1080.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_0014-810x1080.jpeg 810w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_0014-900x1200.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_0014-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_0014-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_0014-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_0014-500x667.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_0014-800x1067.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_0014-1280x1707.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_0014-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\"><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dan Curtis <\/strong><br><em>Principal Designer and Technical Director<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dan leads on technical delivery and health and safety across the practice, drawing on his extensive experience as a project manager and director across the public and private sectors. He has delivered conservation projects for the National Trust and managed large-scale developments for Imperial College London. He plays a key role in ensuring clarity, rigour, and consistency in delivery.<br>He enjoys travelling and has a particular interest in historic cars.<br><br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:23% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" data-skip-lazy src=\"https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1626256272493.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1469 size-full\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMjAwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjIwMCIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDIwMCAyMDAiIGZpbGw9Im5vbmUiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+\" alt class=\"wp-image-1469 size-full vp-lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1626256272493.jpg\" data-sizes=\"auto\"><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Kim Revell <\/strong><br><em>Office Manager<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kim brings over 20 years of experience managing architectural practices and is the organisational backbone of the studio. She keeps the administrative side of the office running seamlessly, ensuring everything is in place and projects flow smoothly behind the scenes. Without her, the rhythm of the office simply wouldn\u2019t be the same.<br>Outside work, she spends much of her time with her dog, Frankie, often walking or travelling southwest to visit family.<br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:23% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1090\" height=\"1195\" data-skip-lazy src=\"https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_5243.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1466 size-full\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1090\" height=\"1195\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMTA5MCIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxMTk1IiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgMTA5MCAxMTk1IiBmaWxsPSJub25lIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" alt class=\"wp-image-1466 size-full vp-lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/penwardenhale.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_5243.jpg\" data-sizes=\"auto\"><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Addie<\/strong><br><em>Office Dog<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Addie, Joel\u2019s dog, is a much-valued member of the studio. She brings a lightness to the working day, always ready for a walk in the park or a quiet moment of attention.<br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Joel Penwarden and Chris Hale established their practice in 2015, bringing together more than 50 years of architectural experience within award-winning practices throughout the UK. Penwarden Hale was founded on a shared interest in the pragmatic and sustainable delivery of buildings that meet the needs of people and place. 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