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Our team of specialist consultants.
JON BARKER
Jon Barker joins the Boathouse Group as a consultant on Corporate Identity and Interior Architecture. Following 20 years of professional experience at a senior level he left his position as Creative Director at Landor, and in 2012 joined forces with Greg Place to create new hotel brands worldwide. Jon helps define the identity and character of brands, and develops the positioning, brand standards and design brief to inform the development process.
MATT ALLCHURCH
Matt has a wide range of architectural experience and is the Boathouse Group's Architect specialising in all aspects of planning, architecture and design.
Matt is a strong concept architect, with an excellent track record in gaining planning permissions. Extensive experience in working with listed buildings, in conservation areas, green belt and on sensitive sites. Experienced in engagement through public consultations, exhibitions and workshops
VAL PETRUSHECHKIN
Russian born Val joined Matt Allchurch in April 2011. He studied architecture in the US and UK and graduated from the AA School of Architecture. Since then, he has worked in Switzerland and the UK for a number of award winning practices. His job running experience ranges from bespoke residential to high spec office and commercial.
RICHARD BROOME
Richard is an award winning urbanist with over twenty years of experience of working in Britain, France and Portugal. Richard was lead designer for Walthamstow Town Square and Gardens, winning the RTPI 2004 Mayor’s Award for Planning Excellence. He has worked at a range of scales and has helped masterplan key city centre projects such as Paradise Street in Liverpool and the New Retail Quarter in Sheffield. Since then he has taken this experience to form an innovative approach to the place making process, balancing sustainability and creativity with the aim of achieving a sense of belonging and uniqueness in all