Naveed is the founding director and mentor of the MADE team. Naveed loves teaching architectural design and feels that the best way to instil passion and creativity in any design is by drawing freehand. It is this hand-mind-eye coordination and the free flow of cumulative ideas that are then deciphered and synthesised to arrive at that unique design concept.

Naveed has been in private practice for over 20 years, setting up his first office in the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham with a like-minded and creative bunch of people. He studied BA with Honours at the Birmingham School of Architecture and thereafter continued his studies at the same school for the Post Graduate Diploma and Professional Examinations in Architecture. He has also been an external examiner at the Birmingham School of Architecture for the Professional Examinations. Through private practice and other business and property development endeavours, he is not only well-versed in the quality of architecture and architectural design but also has a commercial eye for projects.

He has helped many budding and seasoned developers, always guiding them to achieve more. Naveed has been instrumental with many key regeneration projects and in most cases triggered a vast drive for redevelopment in the area. Naveed is strongly committed to delivering the very best for every client, no matter how small or large the project might be. He is passionate about finding the best solution that makes the best architecture for our clients and the built environment. He loves the process of working closely with clients to ensure that they get the very best.

Zain brings a unique blend of legal and business acumen to our architectural and property development projects. With a background in law, he offers a strategic perspective that ensures our architectural projects and developments not only meet but exceed industry standards and regulatory expectations. Leading our property development division, he works closely with clients and others to deliver exceptional projects, from conception through completion, with a focus on sustainable, high-quality spaces that positively impact communities.

Driven by a commitment to excellence and innovation, Zain is currently overseeing the successful delivery of multiple large-scale projects, steering them through complex planning, development, and financial processes. His expertise, coupled with a dedication to fostering collaborative partnerships, has solidified the practice’s reputation for integrity, creativity, and transformative design.

Nayan joined MADE Architecture in 2016 and has worked on a wide range of projects including commercial, hospitality, industrial, community, and residential developments as well as large-scale master planning and regenerative schemes. Having worked on projects around the UK, Nayan has developed a broad knowledge of planning policies, regulations, sustainability, and construction.

Nayan has a creative and pragmatic approach to architectural design, ensuring the end result is always delivered to the highest standard. During his time at MADE Architecture, Nayan has successfully led a range of projects, from the early architecture design concept to on-site project management and handover.

Sofia has been a part of the MADE Architecture journey since the start. As the practice director, she enjoys working with her talented team members, providing support on education and social care projects. Sofia is a very experienced, child-focused individual. She has over 30 years of experience working directly with children, young people, professionals, and birth families.

Sofia’s varied background includes Paediatric nursing, fostering, adoption, and residential care. In the past, she has helped set up and develop many services for various local authorities and worked at a management level in both the public and private sectors.

Nachal is an exceptionally creative and passionate designer with a holistic approach and a keen eye for detail. She joined MADE Architecture in 2021 and her all-around skills have come in handy in residential bespoke homes, apartments and extensions, educational/institutional buildings, hotels, leisure complexes, and community centres, to name a few. 

Experienced in bespoke interior design, she has demonstrated the integral connection between space functionality and lifestyle. She loves doodling her interior design concept into sketches for client presentations and also has strong communication and management skills. Nachal is also a fully qualified and registered architect with the Council of Architecture (CoA), India and has hands-on experience for 8+ years as a principal architect/director (prior to joining MADE), where she has efficiently led a team to successful award-winning projects in various countries. 

Oscar joined MADE as Senior Architect in 2023. Having some Portuguese explorer’s genes, Oscar has experienced different parts of the world throughout his upbringing, having lived and studied in Portugal, Mozambique, Brazil and Spain and he brings that “citizen of the world” attitude into the day to day in the studio and in architecture.

Oscar has discovered his vocation was Architecture from an early age, as he grew up on and around building sites. At first playing around and later on helping his parents building company on site. This has helped him develop a good understanding of spaces, the use of different building materials, construction methods and how a project develops from lines on paper, to 3D CAD models to being built. Being highly technically minded and having an inquisitive mind, Oscar takes full advantage of the latest Architectural Design Software and Visualisation tools to give the customers the most approximate to reality views of their projects.

Being a chartered architect with RIBA and ARB, and having previously practiced in both Portugal and Spain, Oscar brings a wealth of experience to MADE, specially in the residential sector, where he thrives to deliver homes focused on the people, after all “Architecture starts at home”.

For Oscar, Architecture is a multi-faceted highly complex discipline, and if it were a machine, the Architect would be the central cog, connecting all the other moving parts to form an harmonious relationship and achieve the most balanced outcome for the customer/final user. On a personal level, Oscar enjoys playing guitar, riding motorcycles, tasty meals and a good movie/series.

Aakash joined Made Architecture as a Part II Architectural Assistant in 2024, after finishing his Part 2 at the University of the West of England, Bristol, where he gained his architectural skills and developed a strong design sensibility.

With 8 years of experience in the industry, Aakash has worked extensively on high-end residential and hotel projects. His portfolio showcases a diverse range of work, reflecting his ability to adapt to different cultural contexts and client needs. He has successfully led various projects across multiple countries, including the UK, Seychelles, Cyprus, and India, demonstrating his proficiency in managing complex designs and collaborating with international teams.

Liz joined the Made team in 2024 with 10 years of experience in the creative retail industry. Having graduated in Textile Design in 2016, but evolving her career by specialising in bookkeeping for a small growing creative business, her passion for creativity alongside accuracy and attention to detail has continuously developed. Liz is studying further qualifications in accountancy alongside working full time for MADE, making her an excellent addition to the team as we continue to grow.

Pardeep joined Made Architecture in September 2024 as a Studio Coordinator. Pardeep has had several years of experience within the architecture and build industry allowing her to gain an invaluable insight and understanding of all the aspects from an initial enquiry to the final build. Its with this knowledge Pardeep is able to support the architecture practice with various processes from start to finish.

Her clear communication, listening and acknowledging skills allows her to build great relationships with clients, colleagues and various departments within and outside the organisation and its with this skillset she plays a key part with Made Architecture and creates a welcoming and inviting nature.

One of Pardeep’s key attributes is her planning and organising skills which allows her to ensure each project is managed within a timely manner and ensuring clients are kept informed throughout the process.