Victoria Holland Architecture is a small team of architects and designers based in Arundel, West Sussex. We have a passion for carefully considered, well crafted buildings which are both sensitive to their surroundings and true to their function.
As an RIBA chartered practice we combine our expertise to achieve both excellence in design and provide notable architecture of its time and place. The budgetary requirements of our clients and the long term sustainability of the fabric of our buildings are a key focus to the success of a project.
Meet The Team
"A team of individual designers that share a core value, producing designs with sensitivity and of the highest quality"
Victoria Holland
Director
Victoria Holland
Victoria graduated from Portsmouth School of Architecture in 1987. She spent 7 years working in a central London practice and gained RIBA Part III qualification with distinction in 1989. In 1992 Victoria joined forces with Neil Holland focusing on a range of projects including “one off” private houses; residential housing developments; listed buildings including scheduled ancient monuments; education buildings and health care.
In 2016 following Neil’s retirement Victoria established Victoria Holland Architecture. At the core of the practice is the ambition to achieve excellence in design and to provide carefully crafted buildings in keeping with their context and our clients expectations.
Inigo Aranguena
Senior Architect
Inigo Aranguena
Inigo graduated at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (equivalent to Part III), and has a Master's degree in Project Management. His experience spans over eighteen years as an Architect and Project Manager in both residential and commercial projects. He started his career involved in multi-storey developments in his home town, Madrid, and slowly moved in bespoke projects for private clients.
For the past six years he has had the opportunity to lead several high end residential projects in the UK. In 2017 he started collaborating with Victoria Holland Architecture.
Beatrice Holland
Interior Designer
Beatrice Holland
Upon completing her education at The New York School of Interior Design, Beatrice moved to Milan to further her career and since then has gone on to work with clients in London, Milan, Porto Fino, The Swiss Alpes, Boston and Mexico, besides designers such as Terry Dwan, Ilaria Toueg and Miranda Snow.
Beatrice distinctively adapts herself to each and every project, valuing the importance of research and time to recognize the best resources and materials suited to both location and client. Whether it be a request for mid-century Gio Ponti italian shapes, the drama of American art deco or the authenticity of alpine swiss design, with a blend of education, travel and independent study, Beatrice has a keen understanding of design and culture.
Lauren Merrett
Part I Architectural Assistant
Lauren Merrett
Lauren graduated from her Part I at Portsmouth School of Architecture and has since joined Victoria Holland. At university she explored a variety of projects including hybrid housing schemes and nursery schools.
Since working as a part I Lauren has continued to develop her skills in the residential sector and is keen to broaden her portfolio. She is currently working towards her part II and III, through a degree apprenticeship at Portsmouth University.
Luisa Sommerer
Architect
Luisa Sommerer
Luisa is a qualified architect, who has been awarded the Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Practice from the University of Bath with distinction. Prior to that, she studied at the University of Greenwich for her MArch, where her thesis "The Constructed Illusion of a European Town in Yuanming Yuan" has been nominated for the RIBA Dissertation Medal 2020.
Since studying for her Bachelor's degree at the Mackintosh School of Architecture she has developed a keen interest in conservation architecture and the Arts and Crafts movement. Since moving to Sussex in 2016, she has specialised working on high-end residential projects.
Beatrice Hackman
Accounts Manager
Beatrice Hackman
Beatrice brings a resourceful and detailed approach to the accounts department. After gaining her IAB in Bookkeeping at Chichester College, she has gained valuable experience in both bookkeeping and accountancy, working for private clients over the past 10 years. Beatrice has worked with clients is a variety of industries from including Property and Design.
As well as bringing her professional organisational and management skills to the practice, she has a keen eye for interior design and enjoys being part of creative team and studio.
Mr Spencer
Studio Entertainer I
Mr Spencer
Spencer is a wire haired Dachshund. He has very short legs and a very loud bark.
He specialises in reducing stress or increasing it depending on his mood.
He is particularly interested in stealing shoes and helping himself to the contents of handbags.
Mr Rufus
Studio Entertainer II
Mr Rufus
Rufus is the latest addition to the studio, much to Mr Spencer's disapproval. He specialises in studio security, keeping a particular eye on passing tractors.
He enjoys welcoming clients to our studio, allbeit with over zealous enthusiasm and delights in demonstrating his ability to remove the stuffing of his teddy bears.