by Bethany Vann | 10 Sep 25 | Landscape Architecture, News
After announcing its expansion last month, landscape architect practice, Camlins, has officially opened the doors to its new Birmingham studio.
Taking to LinkedIn to share the news, the employee owned practice says it is “proud” to have helped shape Birmingham through past projects such as the Botanical Gardens and 100 Broad Street.
“We’re excited to collaborate even more closely with local partners and contribute to the region’s continued growth.”
The practice’s new Birmingham studio is located at 102 Colmore Row, but it’s headquarters will remain at its original site in Shrewsbury
It is currently looking to expand its Birmingham team, for more information visit, camlins.com.
by Bethany Vann | 23 Oct 24 | Landscape Architecture, News
Landscape architecture company, Camlins embraces the waves of change by becoming 100% employee owned.
The Shrewsbury-based practice, which can trace its roots back almost half a century, is accredited for the delivery of one of Europe’s largest regeneration projects; London’s Nine Elms, as well as Shrewsbury’s own Big Town Plan.
The 20-strong practice has also appointed two new directors as part of the move, in an effort to ensure the company’s long-term independence and continued growth.
Camlins director and landscape architect, Paul Shirley Smith will continue in his role within the expanded leadership team.
Smith comments on the move, saying: “This is a hugely exciting moment for the future of Camlins and a move that will allow the practice to continue to go from strength to strength.
“Camlins is blessed with an incredibly talented and dedicated team who have been absolutely central to all of the success we have achieved to date and this transition provides everybody with that added sense of ownership and motivation as the practice continues to build on the foundations established over many years.”
He goes on to say that by expanding its leadership team, Camlins will have a “more resilient structure”, allowing the practice to continue delivering “exceptional service that is central to [its] reputation”.
The new leadership team will be made up by existing financial director Becki Davies, as well as new directors Andrew Nicholson and Mark Dunn, and Smith himself.
Nicholson Andrew is a Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute, he worked extensively in the Far East before joining Camlins. While Dunn is a qualified architectural technologist and studio manager.
Michael Cruise, a director of Shrewsbury-based BCHN Architects and long-time friend and collaborator of Camlins, will become the independent chair of Camlins’ employee ownership trust.
