JAMES POTTER
DIRECTOR
Following the completion of the Part 1 and Part 2 Architecture courses at Portsmouth University, James worked with 2 architectural practices learning his trade. He then made a change to the development industry producing many masterplans as the principal designer and working alongside a mix of disciplines to produce various successful schemes. His understanding of the importance of having different specialists all working together in the industry was realised and this was when James set up his own company.
MICHELLE LEGGETT
OFFICE MANAGER
Michelle has been with JPA since 2020 and has previously worked within the travel industry in various roles including office/branch and area relief management/repatriation/business/marine/leisure/bureau de change/out of hours management and accounting since completing her BTEC National Diploma in 1996.
Her career has taken her all over the world on a professional & personal level. She is an adrenaline junky and will give most things a go, from sky diving to black water rafting in glow worm caves! Michelle is a people’s person and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to JPA.
JAMES HARDY
SENIOR TECHNICIAN
James obtained his degree in Architecture from University of Portsmouth, graduating in 2008. He gained 9 years of technical experience working for an external building envelope company before joining JPA in early 2021.
His journey between university and professional life was punctuated by two consecutive ski seasons working as a chalet girl chef, and he remains enthusiastic about snowboarding and food to this day. James is a keen traveller, football fan, gig attender and is currently learning to Kitesurf, whilst remaining incredibly annoying within the office environment.
TADEK JASINSKI
ARCHITECT
Tadek has qualified as an Architect from the University of Portsmouth. His past experiences have given him a breadth of knowledge on various projects that span a broad range of sectors. This breadth of knowledge has allowed him to settle well within the JPA team.
He has a strong passion for cycling, gardening and golf. One of his greater achievements was when he cycled from Winchester to Berlin.
ALEX JONES
ARCHITECT
After completing his RIBA Part 3 Professional Studies in 1999, Alex has delivered projects in a variety of different sectors. These include; residential, offices, warehousing and industrial, education and retail ranging from one-off bespoke houses to retail and business parks. His involvement has been within a variety of project stages including feasibility studies and design work, planning, listed building consent and building regulations applications and tendering.
DAN MARIS
SENIOR TECHNICIAN
Dan completed his Bachelor in Architectural Technology at Southampton Solent University, graduating in 2017. He gained 6 years of technical working drawings experience in low rise, but large scale, multi plot residential houses and flats prior joining JPA in 2023.
Dan likes football and in his free time, he spends time on transfermarkt where he is a data admin for the site.
REBECCA ROWAN
PART I ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT
After graduating at Portsmouth University, with a Bachelors in Architecture, Rebecca joined the team at JPA in 2023. She considers this as a great opportunity to work with a group of professionals that uniquely craft homes for diverse clients.
Rebecca’s passion for the arts, drawing, theatre and performing, progressed her to pursue a career in Architecture. She admires how Architecture creates emotion and brings a sense of comfort to communities.
WAI LON IP
3D VISUALISER
Wai has been with JPA since early 2019, previously worked as a Technician and is now working remotely as an Architectural Assistant from Macao.
He completed his degrees in BA Architecture at Nottingham Trent University in 2016, and MSc Historic Building Conservation at the University of Portsmouth in 2018. He is particularly interested in the legacy & sustainability in architecture and recently obtained the title, BREEAM Associate.
Outside of work, Wai is a Gran Turismo fanboy who’s passionate about motorsports, loves going-on road trips, go-karting, tennis, skiing & snowboarding. He also enjoys doing sketches and digital arts as an illustrator during his spare time.
ROB RUSHTON
TECHNICAL CONSULTANT
Rob has decades of experience in the industry, working for a selection of practices and developers over the years.
RALPHIE POTTER
OFFICE DOG
Ralphie enjoys long walks on Southsea seafront and greeting our clients when they come into the office!