Practice Profile
Kenneth Holmes Associates was formed in 1980, in succession to the long established practice of J Roland Sidwell, following his retirement.
The Practice is based in the Coventry Canal Basin, Coventry City Centre, United Kingdom.
The team of staff have a wealth of experience and thrive on a satisfactorily completed project.
The Principal Kenneth Holmes is directly involved in all commissions whilst the day to day work is handled by a project leader.
Kenneth L Holmes
Ken gained his Diploma in Architecture at the Leicester School of Architecture in July 1973, and became a registered architect in December 1973, and a corporate architect in July 1975.
Ken is current chair of the Building Advisory Board, at the School of Science and Environment, Coventry University, and has previously chaired the Coventry and Warwickshire Society of Chartered Architects (1985-87)
Ken has a wealth of experience in ecclesiastical and charitable trusts sectors, and projects supported by English Heritage.
Dhiran Vagdia
Dhiran graduated from the University of Nottingham, and became a corporate member of the RIBA in February 2004.
Dhiran currently chairs the local best practice construction network group, FORCE, and has chaired of the Coventry and Warwickshire Society of Chartered Architects 2004 - 06.
In October 2006, Dhiran was made a Coventry Ambassdor by the City's promotion company, CVOne. Dhiran is also a part time tutor at the School of Architecture at the University of Nottingham, tutoring in design in the 1st Year Studio.
Dhiran is also Past President of the Rotaract Club of Coventry, and currently supervises the the network of Rotaract Clubs in the West Midlands area.
Jason Brooks
Jason is an active member of the Practice since starting in November 2005, and is gaining valuable experience in preparation for his RIBA Part III examinations.
Jason acquired an Advanced Distinction in the Construction and the Built Environment courses at the Coventry Technical College, which gave him the opportunity to collaborate with other professionals across the industry.
Jason completed his BA (Hons) Degree in 2001, and his Post Graduate Diploma in 2005 at the Birmingham School of Architecture, UCE.
Jason has had his University work featured in the The Birmingham Post, The BSA Yearbook (2000, 2004 & 2005) and The Birmingham Mail; and has also gained on site experience working as a site agent.
Other works have received awards from the Nuneaton Festival of Arts, and recently has becomed involved with judging the work generated by students involved with the Art in Architecture Day, run by the local branch of the RIBA and Warwickshire EBP.
Paul Beasley
Paul first joined the Practice in September 2004 on his RIBA Part I work placement, following several months travelling around Australia-Asia, after studying the BA(Hons) Architecture course at the University of Lincoln from 2000-2003.
Paul has gained valuable experience working on various projects and has enjoyed and thrived in the working environment so much that he is considering studying part time for his RIBA Part II degree from September 2007.