Edward studied Architecture with Environmental Design at the University of Nottingham, graduating in 2021 with a First Class Degree. During his studies, Edward developed a passion for designing sensitive and welcoming spaces, with a rigorous examination of building materials and the embodied and sequestered carbon related to them. At university, Edward won a competition to design and build a pavilion at Wirksworth Art Festival using reclaimed pallets. Edward’s final year thesis project, a bamboo pavilion, went on to be constructed in the Milton Keynes Council office.

Some other exciting projects Edward has been involved with include creating and running a VR environment at TEDx Bath for Yasmeen Lari's humanitarian housing project in Pakistan, as well as designing and building installations in both 2022 and 2023 for the Forest of Imagination Art Festival in Bath.

Here at deVOL, Edward is part of our Project Management team. Working closely with our Kitchen Designers, Edward guides our customers from 2D drawings to fully completed kitchen cupboards, ensuring each detail has been thought through and works beautifully in practice.  

In his free time, Edward enjoys furniture making and fine woodworking, using reclaimed wood and predominantly hand tools. Creations have included coffee tables, play shelves for his nephew and items for his workshop. Edward also likes to go climbing outdoors and taking long country walks in the Charnwood area.

Ella graduated from the University of Manchester in 2024, obtaining a degree in Architecture. During her final year, Ella’s work focussed on designing a library for a small, traditional cotton textile town in the North. The design was inspired by weaving sheds and how natural light enters spaces. This project was chosen to represent the university in a Dezeen article, and a model of Ella’s building was shortlisted in The MSA Modelmaking Awards, partnered with Stanton Williams.

In January 2025, Ella joined deVOL as a Kitchen Design Assistant at our beautiful St. John’s Square showroom in London. This role involves drawing up designs and quotes for our customers and assisting the team wherever they need it. Ella particularly enjoys working on projects with lots of character, especially heritage or listed buildings.

Outside of deVOL, Ella enjoys playing tennis with her family and competing in lacrosse matches at weekends. You can also find her exploring new restaurants and galleries around London, with a focus on textiles exhibitions.