Top level shake-up at architecture practice

Northants architecture practice GSSArchitecture has had a senior management shake-up following the retirement of its senior partner after 35 years at the firm.

Tom Lyons has been appointed as senior partner with Ian Bray as managing partner, following the retirement of David Allsop

A partner of the practice for 21 years, Lyons joined GSSArchitecture in 1988 He said: “In recent years the practice has grown considerably, opening new offices in Milton Keynes and Newcastle, as well as relocating our Gloucester and Harrogate offices to larger premises. We have been planning for David’s retirement for the past few years and have ensured that the right management structure is in place to continue to serve our clients’ needs. We are looking forward to further enhancing our services and the new challenges this will bring.”

Bray is responsible for managing the business, including accounting and financial matters. Having joined the practice in 1993, he was promoted to a partner in 2006.

Former senior partner, David Allsop, said: “Both Tom and Ian have established their entire careers with GSSArchitecture and have been a major part of the success of the practice. There are challenges ahead and I’m certain that their leadership will have a huge contribution to the future development of the practice as a whole.”