Hill Reading Architects is an award winning architectural and design practice providing these services throughout the south-west to a wide range of clients.

Oliver Hill RIBA

Director

BA (Hons) Prof Dip Arch RIBA.

Oliver joined Hill Reading in 2011, after graduating from the University of Plymouth earlier that year. He undertook a Professional Diploma in Architecture at the Centre for Alternative Technology based in Wales where there is a strong emphasis on sustainable architecture and building design.

Oli qualified as an Architect in July 2018 and became a Director of the company in the same year.

Working on projects from extensions to housing developments, and bespoke homes to multi-million pound equestrian facilities, Oli takes projects from inception to construction and hand over.

Oli oversees the day to day running of the practice and will be one of your first points of contact for new enquiries.

James Olward

Associate Director

BA (Hons) M-Arch RIBA.

James joined Hill Reading Architects in September 2019.  James qualified as an architect in March 2022 and obtained RIBA chartership in May 2022. He achieved a Masters Degree in Architecture at UWE, Bristol and a Undergraduate degree in Architecture at Plymouth University.

Whilst working on a wide variety of project sectors, James specialises in residential architecture from extensions to new builds and has a particular interest in acoustics.

In the office, James manages the project resourcing and technology.

Outside of work, James plays piano, draws and dabbles in writing.

Steve Reading RIBA

Consultant Architect

BA(Hons) Dip Arch (Birm) RIBA.

Steve qualified at Birmingham in 1986 and his career experience include multi-disciplined corporate practices in Birmingham and Bristol and private practices in Jersey and Guernsey dealing in large retail and office developments along with conversion and housing for private clients as well as national house builders.

His wide range of experience has been instrumental in expanding the practice and is behind our many projects where analysis, understanding and delivery strategy have been key.

Ruben Monge-Lopez

Architect

RIBA Chartered Architect

Joji Mathew

Senior Architectural Technician

Joji Mathew joined Hill Reading Architects in October 2016 having worked at Pointcloud Consult and Wright Associates Ltd in his role as an Architectural Technician. When the practice merged with Hill Reading, Joji continued his role as a Senior Architectural Technician and uses his knowledge and experience in planning and the Building Regulations to complete various projects.

After completion of his professional qualifications, Joji started working in a small practice in India in 1993, and worked on various projects in the Middle East, mainly Saudi Arabia and Qatar between 1994 and 2005, specialising in both commercial and residential projects.

Outside work, Joji enjoys playing badminton, watching movies and cricket.

Maciej Langner

Architectural Assistant

Maciej joined Hill Reading Architects in March 2017. He gained his Master’s degree in Architecture and Urban Planning abroad in Poland. He started his career as a CAD Assistant in 2014 working across various sectors. Since joining Hill Reading Architects, Maciej has been improving his knowledge and skills as an Architectural Assistant.

In his free time Maciej likes to watch a good movie, go for relaxing tours discovering places in Europe, or simply enjoys developing his skills in computer aided design.

Richard Coombs

Architectural Assistant

Richard attended the City of Bristol College where he completed a National Certificate in Building Studies course and had worked for his previous employer for 17 years.

Outside work, Richard enjoys fishing, watching sport, going on holidays and obviously drawing!

Kyle Stock

Architectural Assistant

Kyle joined Hill Reading Architects in October 2020 as an apprentice, keen to learn and get involved with architecture and the built environment.

Outside work, Kyle is an avid footballer, playing for Westfield FC.

Leo Harwood

Architectural Apprentice

Leo joined Hill Reading Architects in September 2020 as an apprentice.

He is currently studying Architecture at the University of Portsmouth, exploring new ideas and getting involved with the built environment through theory and conceptual design work, supplementing the ‘real life’ experiences of working at Hill Reading.

Outside work, Leo plays football for Wells City FC.

Jared Campbell

Architectural Assistant

BA Hons Architecture

Jared has completed his first stint of his university studies (BA Hons Architecture) at Plymouth University.

He is now continuing his training within Hill Reading Architects as an Architectural Assistant, and developing his portfolio to progress to the Masters Course.

Outside of work, Jared enjoys Martial Arts.

Wendy Wilkins

Office Administrator

Wendy has been with the practice in its various guises for rather more years than she cares to admits. She carries out all administration duties, answers the phone and is our client liaison contact and resident agony aunt.