Colin Carthy MCIAT, Chartered Member of CIAT since 1991, started a career in architecture in 1984, employed in private practice, which included studying part time towards a HNC in Building Construction. Colin recalls “getting a job in architecture was difficult at the time, but by using drawings completed whilst on ‘work experience’, I was able to convince a local architect that I would be a trusty trainee, providing my part time study was successfull!!

My career developed towards ‘project running’ which involved a lot of ‘on site’ work, which was an area of my work I particulary enjoyed. It was then that I I decided to join the family construction business, adding my previous expertise in architecture to promote both businesses”.

Dane Architecture prides itself on turning client’s ideas into well designed and practical architectural solutions. The partners, Ted Carthy and Colin Carthy (father and son), successfully run both Dane Architecture, and their construction business Ted Carthy Builders’ from their office in Holmes Chapel, Cheshire.
 
Dane Architecture was established in 1998, and evolved from our construction company ‘Ted Carthy Builders’ established in 1976 to provide clients with a building design service separate from the construction business.

We have kept up to date with technology, and all our architectural projects are now completed using CAD, which include new dwellings, domestic conversions and extensions. Looking back, you would not have imagined that drawing board skills were to be replaced with computer screens!.

Many of Dane Architecture’s projects are carried through to completion by our construction business, ensuring our designs are built to exceed our client’s expectations. In 2005, we received a Building Control Cheshire District Quality Award in recognition of our high standard of construction and workmanship.

We consider that our association with CIAT has reinforced our businesses reputation for quality and high standards, and continues to promote the Architectural Technologist’s important role in the industry.