Our People

Rowan Chislett - Director, Architect
BA (Hons) (Arch), Pg Dip Arch, Pg Dip Arch Prac, RIBA.

Rowan graduated from the Birmingham School of Architecture in 2006. He had worked at Turnbull Tweedale continuously since completing his Part I qualifications. Rowan studied under the direction of RIBA Stirling Prize winning architects Stephen Hodder Associates whilst completing his Thesis at Diploma level (achieving Commendation level).

Having travelled widely throughout Europe, North Africa, and the Far East Rowan has developed a keen interest in differing cultures, their history, and impact on varied architectural styles, both rural and urban.

Julian McAlster - Senior Architectural Technologist

Julian has been an Architectural technologist for more than 25 years. Having worked for his father’s Architectural practice since leaving school Julian has gained wide experience in all aspects of the private housing sector. Julian brings a wealth of technical experience in the housing sector.

He also has extensive knowledge of conservation issues, in particular relating to building conversion projects.Julian has a keen interest in sailing, babmington, walking and DIY.

Sabrina Thomas - Architectural Technologist
BSc (Hons) Sabrina graduated from the University of Wolverhampton in May 2007, completing studies in Architectural Design.

Sabrina achieved first class honours and won the award for Renee Short Prize for the best female student in Engineering. Sabrina takes a keen interest in 2D, 3D, and 4D modelling techniques creating a 4D timed construction model for Common Point Inc (America).

Working closely with the design team, Sabrina has helps assist on projects and is currently gaining more technical and design based skills.

Karen Rowley - P.A., Administrator

Karen previously joined Turnbull Tweedale in May 2009, after working within the management team of a major shopping centre in Wolverhampton.

Karen brings Secretarial/P.A. services to the company, as she is experienced in the field of Advertising, Marketing, and Public Relations. Away from work she is an accomplished gardener, having awards for Britain in Bloom on behalf of the City of Wolverhampton.