DAC Architects are an architectural design practice providing creative and practical solutions for domestic and commercial clients in Kent, London and the South-East.
DAC Architects was established in 1967 in Gravesend, Kent by the well-known local architect David Croydon, whose notable projects include the rebuilding of Gravesend’s Royal Pier. More than 50 years later the architectural practice boasts a well-earned reputation for technical excellence and design flair.
DAC Architects was established in 1967 in Gravesend, Kent by the well-known local architect David Croydon, whose notable projects include the rebuilding of Gravesend’s Royal Pier. More than 50 years later the architectural practice boasts a well-earned reputation for technical excellence and design flair.
DAC Architects provide architectural services for homeowners and developers large and small. We undertake a wide range of residential and commercial projects, of varying scale and complexity.
DAC Architects provide architectural services for homeowners and developers large and small. We undertake a wide range of residential and commercial projects, of varying scale and complexity.
We have extensive knowledge of the planning system having made hundreds of planning applications to Council’s throughout the South-East. This experience enables us to maximise the value of your building project or site.
We have extensive knowledge of the planning system having made hundreds of planning applications to Council’s throughout the South-East. This experience enables us to maximise the value of your building project or site.
We understand how a building is put together and undertake ongoing training to keep abreast of changing technology and regulations. The buildings we design are practical, efficient and ecologically responsible.
We understand how a building is put together and undertake ongoing training to keep abreast of changing technology and regulations. The buildings we design are practical, efficient and ecologically responsible.
Much of our work comes through referral. Our clients value our experience and collaborative approach, as well as our commitment to create wonderful buildings.
Much of our work comes through referral. Our clients value our experience and collaborative approach, as well as our commitment to create wonderful buildings.
Our practice has undertaken a wide variety of projects over the years and has established an ever growing wealth of knowledge. We have worked with many Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Contractors, Businesses, Charities as well as numerous Private Clients.
Our practice has undertaken a wide variety of projects over the years and has established an ever growing wealth of knowledge. We have worked with many Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Contractors, Businesses, Charities as well as numerous Private Clients. Businesses, Charities and Private Clients.
As members of the Architects Registration Board (ARB), Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Association of Consultant Architects (ACA) we have the qualifications that prove our knowledge and skills. Our architects are also active committee members of the regional branch of the Royal Institute of British Architects.
As members of the Architects Registration Board (ARB), Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Association of Consultant Architects (ACA) we have the qualifications that prove our knowledge and skills. Our architects are also active committee members of the regional branch of the Royal Institute of British Architects.
Director
BA(Hons), DiplArch(Hons), ARB, ACArch
Jonathan has extensive experience, having worked full time in architectural practice since 1980.
Prior to DAC, Jonathan has worked for the architects department of the John Lewis Partnership and at a major Local Authority. He has also worked in private practice and as a sole practitioner.
He joined DAC in January 2001 and became an equity Partner in the Practice in April 2006. Jonathan has extensive knowledge of the Planning system and Building Regulations and is skilled in master-planning, sustainable design, technical design and contract administration.
He is happily married with three boys, and in his spare time helps run a small Christian charity, assisting people in Uganda.
Director
BA(Hons), DipArch(Hons), ARB, RIBA
Director
BA(Hons), DipArch(Hons), ARB, RIBA
Leslie has been involved with the construction industry since 1985 and is an Alumni of Medway College of Design. He initially worked within the world of commercial architecture as Design Director, working with retailers and hoteliers in the UK and overseas.
More recently he was a Director in a London practice, overseeing a variety of projects including one-off spec housing, extensions, multi-unit residential and mixed-use schemes from inception through to completion. His career to date has allowed him to develop an in-depth knowledge of the planning system and building regulations and he is very well versed in the procurement process and contract administration.
Although his approach to architectural design is instinctively contemporary; he also has a keen interest in history and is a member of a local antiquarian and historical society.
He is a family man with a wife and two daughters and where possible loves to see West Ham United play; having come from a long line [over three generations] of West Ham United supporters.
© 2023
DAC Architects is a trading name for DAC Architectural Services Ltd
Directors: Jonathan Martin Rowland and Leslie Dudley May