Rich Chaney BA (Hons) MArch


Rich has been with Williams-Architects since its founding in 2004.  He is particularly skilled in problem solving and technical planning, with a specialism in clean room environments; but also has a vast range of experience across a broad range of building sectors.  His flair with information technology has proved instrumental in establishing a smoothly running practice.  He also retains a role with RIBA Enterprises as an adviser and beta tester for their continuing development of the NBS suite of applications.

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Specialities:
  • Architect
  • Building Design and Planning
  • Construction Techniques
  • Architectural Management
  • Graphical Design
  • IT Network Administration


Education and Professional Qualifications:
  • BA (Hons) Architecture and Environmental Design
  • DipArch (Distinction)
  • MArch 
Professional History:
 
2004 : Architect
Williams-Architects Ltd, Nottingham
       Key Projects include:
  • Large scale refurbishment of University of Nottingham premises to provide the Portland Food Court facility for staff and student catering; including Starbucks, Man's Gourmet and ITEM Seven concessions.
  • New European Research and Development Centre for PepsiCo, Leicester.
  • Internal alterations and refurbishment, and extensions to multiple Samworth Brothers' food production facilities.
  • Feasibility study for production offices refurbishment to Bakery, London.
  • New production and packing extensions with site re-modelling to Walkers Snack Foods production facility, Skelmersdale.
  • Feasibility study for new Ready Meals Production Facility, Warrington.
  • Glade Business Centre Phase II for Nottingham City Council.
  • DDA street access upgrades for Nottinghamshire Police, Nottingham.
  • Extension to Countesthorpe College, Leicester.
  • Refurbishment and new build to form eight apartments, Nottingham.
 
 
1999 : Architect
Cox Freeman Partnership, Nottingham
       Key Projects include:
  • Prestige Reception, Technical Centre and Pilot Plant for Kerry Ingredients, Portbury Docks.
  • Central Bakery and Service Centre extension for Greggs of the Midlands, Birmingham.
  • Central Bakery and Service Centre extension for Greggs South East, Enfield.
  • Strategy plans and site visualisation for Nottingham City Hospital NHS Trust, Nottingham.
  • Feasibility option studies and planning for Greggs South East, new bakery facility and regional distribution centre, Southall.
  • Feasibility option studies and planning for Cuisine de France, new production facility and national distribution centre, Stone.

1997 : Architectural Assistant
Cox Freeman Partnership, Nottingham

1995 : Architectural Assistant               
David J Stewart Associates, Banbury
       Key Projects include:
  • Work on car dealership franchise schemes for multinational clients, along with the production of associated corporate-identity guidance packages.