Michael Bravery  
Practice Principal

I studied architecture at Canterbury School of Architecture ('University of the Creative Arts') and during this time I also travelled in Australia and worked for Robin Gibson Associates on the Brisbane Art Gallery, Opera House and Cultural Centre.

Following professional qualification in 1987 I worked for several years in London and in Jersey for Nigel Biggar & Partners,  gaining experience on various large-scale projects such as St. Ewolds Residential Home before setting up my own practice in 1994.

Over the past 30 years we have completed a wide variety of work, including domestic, health, educational and social housing, a selection of which is showcased here.

Whilst I love modern design I am not a style dictator!  I approach all projects with a completely open mind as each presents its own unique challenges and opportunities. 

I particularly appreciate and value Jersey's unique historical built heritage and many of our projects have involved working with old buildings, including conserving, restoring, enlarging and adapting them to suit new uses. 

I see my role as a 'design facilitator' - analysing and resolving all of the complex, sometimes contradictory, influencing factors surrounding a project (Eg.: the site, context, practical requirements, desires and preferences of our clients) to arrive at an intelligent, well-balanced and, above all, beautiful solution.

Our Services

Our services are based around the RIBA's 'Plan of Works' and we offer  the full range of normal services provided by an architectural practice including :

  • Preliminary feasibility studies
  • Planning Applications
  • Bye-Law Applications 
  • Construction Detailing and Documentation
  • Building Contract Administration
  • Site Inspection Duties
  • Completion Snagging & Dispute Resolution
  • CAD drafting and 3D visualisation
  • Physical Modelmaking

We normally provide a full package of services, from inception through to final completion, for an agreed percentage fee as we believe this offers our clients the best finished results and complete peace of mind. However, we are also happy to provide 'partial services' (Eg: Planning & Bye-Law approval only) and/or to charge on an hourly time basis if this is your preference.

Our Clients

Over the years we have worked for hundreds of private clients and our public and corporate clients have included :

  • Les Vaux Housing Trust
  •  States of Jersey Housing Department & Andium Homes
  • Jersey Homes Trust 
  • States of Jersey Education Department
  • Victoria College & Victoria College Prep.
  • Les Amis Incorporated
  • Daisy Hill Real Estate Ltd