Practice
A contemporary architecture practice based in Surrey, working across London and the South East of England.
Whiteman Architects is an Epsom-based architecture practice founded by Lee Whiteman in 2018. We specialise in residential architecture, working with homeowners, housebuilders and property developers across Surrey, London and the South East.
Our work ranges from carefully considered extensions and refurbishments to individual new-build homes and residential developments. We provide clear, practical guidance from the earliest assessment of a site through planning, technical design and construction.
Approach
Every project begins with listening. We take time to understand how our clients live, what they want to achieve and the practical constraints affecting their property or site.
We then explore the opportunities through sketches, models and digital visualisations, working collaboratively to develop a purposeful and carefully considered design. Clear communication and realistic advice guide the project from its initial feasibility through planning, technical design and construction.
The team
Lee Whiteman — Director
BA (Hons) MArch RIBA ARB FPWS
Lee founded Whiteman Architects in 2018 and is a chartered architect registered with the Architects Registration Board and a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects. He studied at the University of Portsmouth, the University of Westminster and Kingston University.
Before establishing the practice, Lee worked at several award-winning architectural practices, including Broadway Malyan, Archer Architects, Tigg Coll Architects and Piercy&Company. He remains closely involved in every project and particularly enjoys finding simple, practical solutions to challenging sites and briefs.
Darren Maskell — Architect
BA (Hons) MArch ARB
Darren joined the practice in March 2020 after completing his master’s degree at Kingston University. Between his undergraduate and postgraduate studies, he spent two years working as an architectural assistant at John Rich Architects.
Since joining Whiteman Architects, Darren has continued his professional development and qualified as an architect in 2023, becoming registered with the Architects Registration Board.
Gabriel Au-Yeung — Architectural Assistant
BA (Hons)
Gabriel joined the practice in February 2023 as a Part 1 Architectural Assistant during his year out, following the completion of his undergraduate degree at Newcastle University. He continued working with the practice while undertaking his master’s degree at London School of Architecture as part of his course placement.
Since graduating with his master’s degree in July 2026, he has continued with the practice as a Part 2 Architectural Assistant.
Jonny Radford — Architect
BA (Hons) MArch ARB
Jonny joined the practice in March 2021 after completing his master’s degree at the University of Westminster. Between his undergraduate and postgraduate studies, he spent two years working as an architectural assistant at Waind Gohil and Potter Architects.
Chris Tze Chean — Architectural Assistant
BA (Hons) MArch
Chris joined the practice in
Professional credentials
Chartered Member of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
Registered with the Architects Registration Board (ARB)
Fellow of the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors (FPWS)
Areas served
Based in Epsom and working throughout Surrey, London and the South East of England.
Whiteman Architects
7C West Street, Ewell, Epsom, KT17 1UZ
info@whitemanarchitects.com · 07496 618924
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