Cassidy + Ashton appoints architectural assistant

Preston-based architectural, planning and building surveying practice Cassidy + Ashton has appointed David Rivers as architectural assistant.

David is a specialist across commercial, hospitality and residential sectors, and has previously worked on projects including new build warehouses, hospitality venues and restaurants as well as residential and mixed-use accommodation.

More recently he has developed a particular niche working on luxury residential dwellings, including working on the design of a multi-million luxury residential complex in Cheshire.

He holds an honours degree in interior architecture and a masters in architecture, and aspires to become a Chartered Architect and has a keen awareness for sustainable design.

David, who will be based at Cassidy + Ashton’s Preston office supporting the architecture and design team, working on both residential and commercial design projects, said: "Cassidy + Ashton offers a greater scope of work across many sectors and locations. I have quickly settled into the friendly team and am already working on some exciting projects including the design of a residential development in Preston and a new warehouse development in Ellesmere Port."

Alistair Baines, chairman of Cassidy + Ashton, added: “David is a strong architecture and design professional, and we are delighted to welcome him to our team. He will strengthen our expertise and client services within this discipline. This helps to ensure we deliver thoughtfully-designed and more sustainable spaces for people to live and work and continually improving the wellbeing of our local communities.”