I joined the practice in 1994 when it was located in Catchfrench Manor whence the practice name came.  I moved down to Cornwall from Bristol in 1992 having previously married a Cornish Maid from these parts.  I studied architecture at the University of Bristol staying on to run a small design and build operation with a couple of like minded friends.  Times were hard but creative and many practical skills were learned. My Professional Practice qualification was gained while working on Broad Quay House (majoring on bricks and solid geometry without the benefit of a computer) http://broadquayhouse.co.uk/gallery/index.htm and the Taunton Shopping Centre for the Alec French Partnership, a large practice based in Bristol.

I became the principal of Catchfrench Design in 2007 when John Wilks retired.  A great responsibility entered rather blindly at first.  Running a small practice has been a steep learning curve and we have managed to ride the recession unlike many a less fortunate practice.  In December 2015 we moved to Saltash and re-named ourselves CFD Architects.

PAUL MELLING                                                                                                       
ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT
BA(Hons) Architecture, Dip.Arch, RIBA

                 

Hobbies/Interests
Walking/Cycling/... something outdoors, messing around with electrics/electronics!
Drives
VW Passat
Dream Destination
Australia and New Zealand

I started work at CFD Architects in 2005 having completed my degree at the University of Plymouth.  During 2007 to 2009 I studied at the University of Brighton for two years on the postgraduate course, before returning to CFD Architects.  In 2014/15 I undertook my Part 3 studies at University of Bath.

I have lived in Saltash, Cornwall since I was born.

RORY DOLLARD                                                                 
ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT
BA(Hons) Architecture, B.Arch

Hobbies/Interests
Films & TV, Woodworking, Snorkelling, Surfing, Urban Exploration
Drink of Choice
Tea, Single Malt Whisky
Drives
Ford Focus  
Dream Destination
A ghost town in Canada called Dollard
In the future would like to
Qualify as an Architect, and improve my woodworking craftsmanship

I first joined CFD Architects in 2006 after completing my undergraduate degree at the University of Plymouth.  I subsequently left to complete my postgraduate studies at the University of the West of England.  I returned to CFD Architects in 2013.

DEBBIE WILKS                                                                     
ADMIN ASSISTANT

Hobbies/Interests
Spending time with my family and friends, motorsports, motorcyling, walking on the beach
Drink of Choice
Tea, Coffee, Wine, Vodka and Tonic
Drives
Vauxhall Tigra convertible
Random Fact/Trivia
I like chocolate a little too much!!
In the future would like to
Ride through Europe on a motorbike stopping off at various places we want to visit.

I have been working part time at CFD Architects since March 2001 assisting with Admin.  I am married to Richard and we have three children.

I have always lived in Cornwall and would not want to live anywhere else.

THEO BELL                                                                                    
ACCOUNTS

Drink of Choice
Very strong Tea
Drives
Nissan Micra