What we stand for
We’re on a mission to help everyone live in beautiful, practical homes that have minimal impact on our planet.
Our lives are centred around our homes so why shouldn’t they be designed to maximise your happiness and health?
Who are we?
We live to create.
We are families and communities
We’re active, outdoor people with a passion for architecture. We’re fascinated with the way buildings are made; the nuts and bolts of the process.
our work
Based in Sheffield, but we work all over.
We work with lots of clients in Sheffield and Rotherham, Doncaster, Barnsley, Wakefield and Leeds. We also work outside of Yorkshire, particularly in Nottingham, Lincolnshire and Rutland.
In short, wherever you are. If you’ve got a great project we’d love to hear from you.
Alan loves problem-solving and working with clients to generate maximum value by designing beautiful buildings with challenging briefs. He’s a passionate mountain biker and committed skier who even braves Scottish conditions to get his fix.
Paul’s vision when he founded HEM was to bring together his passion for sustainability and architecture to create beautiful and practical homes. He’s also a connoisseur of Sheffield’s finest coffee shops.
Anna loves to create excellent homes tailored to the people who live in them. She is also passionate about guiding and supporting our clients through the building process. Outside of work, you’ll find Anna reading or planning her next long-distance walking trail. Her favourite walk so far has been the West Highland Way, and she’d love to complete all of the UK national trails one day.
Simon has lots of experience in working for a local authority and for an architectural practice. He’s worked on housing schemes including small scale and master planning and designing for people with special needs. Outside of the office, he can be found bouldering at the local indoor climbing gym or in the Peak District.
Henry has a passion for sustainability and looks to deliver creative solutions. His experiences studying at the University of Sheffield and in the Netherlands have given him a rich experience of the built environment. Away from the office, Henry is a keen traveller and enjoys documenting his experiences through photography. He also enjoys walking in the Peak District and the music scene in Sheffield.
Jonathan has over 15 years of experience across a range of sectors. He particularly enjoys the challenges of adapting existing buildings and architecture that’s thoughtful and grounded within its context. He’s a keen runner and enjoys cycling and painting in his spare time.
Tom has over 20 years experience in various sectors and most recently for Assist Sheffield looking after their clients and properties. Outside of the office, Tom enjoys mountain biking and supporting his three children with their various hobbies.
Mami has experience in Japan and the UK and has delivered multi-scale projects, focusing on creating better environments for people. She loves pottery and occasionally organises Japanese tea ceremonies with the pottery from her home region.
Agnieszka has lots of experience in Poland and the UK across architectural design, technical detailing, and design management. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time in nature, travelling, weaving and sculpting,
Ethan has experience of designing large large residential projects in London. He enjoys using natural building materials and working with buildings in their landscape. In his spare time he explores the Peak District and performs with jazz and big bands in Sheffield.
Tracey has lots of experience in working in fast paced architectural practices. In her spare time she enjoys yoga, long walks and she’s a live music fan. She also has a passion for the spaces which inspired her to gain a degree in Interior Design.
Jacob is responsible for our sales and marketing. He wants to make sure all our customers have a brilliant experience with us. Jacob likes to keep up with films, music, sport and culture when he’s not working.
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