Practice

About us

At Clarke and Whalen Architects we develop unique and contextual architecture which harmonises with its surroundings. With no predetermined design style, we are able to adapt to each individual project, responding to client’s tastes, specific requirements and the setting. Our reputation supports our ability to apply care and skill when designing and realising commissions based in sensitive locations, including Listed Buildings, sites in Conservations Areas, Green Belt locations and in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Michael Hessey (Director)

BA Hons, MArch, MA TCP, ARB, RIBA

Michael Hessey joined Clarke and Whalen Architects Ltd in 2001 as has been a Director since 2008. As well as being an ARB registered Architect, Michael has a Master in Planning and has a proven track record for delivering projects of varying scales.

Michael is the marathon man of the office, having now completed multiple marathons around Europe.

John Whalen (Consultant - Founder and Director)

BA Hons, BArch, ARB, RIBA

John Whalen was the founding partner of Clarke and Whalen Architects Ltd and is responsible for all practice matters. John has served two terms as Chairman of the Hertfordshire Association of Architects and is still an active committee member. He has acted as a visiting design tutor to the University of Bedfordshire architecture course and is a consultant to The Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation.

John is also known to grace the golf course, when time permits.

We also have admin and architectural staff who assist with each and every project who are vital to the running of our architectural practice.