Darren Oldfield is the practice Director, which he established in 2013. His vision for architecture is to create high quality sustainable, design-led buildings which substantially improve quality of life through enhanced access to natural light, air and space. Darren believes that good architecture is collaborative, shaped by positive relationships between clients, consultants and contractors – and of course, the staff of the practice. This makes Darren Oldfield Architects a practice that puts people before profit, and ethical business principles first and foremost.
Prior to qualifying as an architect in 2009, Darren received his Diploma (Distinction) in Architecture and Masters in Professional Practice from the University of Nottingham. Darren has worked in a number of award-winning practices across the country, including marsh:grochowski in Nottingham, and bere:architects in London, working on the UK’s first non-residential certified Passivhaus retrofit project. Immediately prior to setting up the practice, he was a project architect for Cowper Griffith Architects in Cambridge, working on a number of education, cultural and social projects for private and third sector clients.
When not in the office, Darren is likely to be tending the garden with his partner Jenny, baking or listening to TMS with a pint alongside Kalli the cat.