Who we are
David Hughes and Keith O’Hanlon established Hughes:O’Hanlon Architects in North Wales in 2023, with the vision of a design-led collaborative practice – achieving successful outcomes by understanding that architecture is inherently a social activity. We enjoy working with others who share our passion.
David Hughes
David is a Chartered Architect and product of the Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff. David has many years’ experience in the region; the last twenty-five at Director/Principal level, latterly as a Director of a Wrexham-based Chartered Practice and prior to that a Director of a large multi-disciplinary consultancy in the north-west.
A mark of his reputation within the profession are his positions as President of the North Wales Society of Architects, a Royal Society of Architects in Wales Councillor, Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and RIBA Wales Awards Panellist.
With a passion for regenerating our communities and expertise in historic buildings, David has been responsible for many regionally significant and award-winning projects; re-imagining otherwise redundant buildings for vibrant and sustainable futures.
Close teamwork in the field of design and build has delivered large urban developments, highly crafted small-scale projects and much between. His commitment to excellent design grounded in commercial reality brings added value to clients, whilst his close involvement at inception stage has delivered many competition wins.
Keith O’Hanlon
Keith is a Chartered Architectural Technologist with over forty years’ experience in North Wales and beyond. For the last fourteen years Keith has been a Director of a Wrexham based Chartered Practice.
As Lead Consultant Keith has been responsible for technical and design delivery for a wide range of projects and building types at all stages from inception through to completion, in traditional and design and build contract environments. Key sectors include commercial, industrial, residential, education and blue light.
Keith’s ability to establish excellent working relationships with clients, consultants and construction teams has been an important part of the successful delivery of these projects. Seeking to work in a wholly collaborative environment with all of those involved, he has been able to engage with the design and construction process, delivering projects on time and on budget.
With long standing responsibility for team and resource management Keith has always been keen to support staff in their training and development, including tailoring experience to suit completion of studies and formal qualifications.
Jennifer Wagstaff – Associate
Jennifer is a Chartered Architect, qualifying from the Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University and with five years’ professional experience gained across Wales and the North West. Having previously worked with David and Keith, Jennifer joined Hughes:O’Hanlon Architects in 2023 as an Associate in our Wrexham studio.
Jennifer is committed to the design and delivery of placemaking for people, enhancing community and improving quality of life. She approaches every project with enthusiasm and keen attention to detail, and especially enjoys working with the challenges of existing buildings.
As a design-led Architect, Jennifer’s experience ranges from ecclesiastic and residential refurbishments to multi-million pound education, commercial and industrial schemes, from conception through to completion.
Born and raised in North Wales, she is a fluent Welsh speaker.
Tom Boardman – Architect
Tom is a Chartered Architect, having qualified through the RIBA North West Professional Practice route. Having previously worked with David and Keith, Tom joined Hughes:O’Hanlon Architects in 2023 as an Architect in our Wrexham studio.
A confident and resourceful designer with over a decade of industry experience in Wales and England, Tom is well-placed to ensure successful delivery of numerous projects across a range of sectors, including community projects, large scale residential, commercial, industrial, and blue light.
Tom excels in forming and maintaining strong relationships within the project team, working diligently and creatively to ensure that client aspirations and requirements are met at all stages of design and construction, in a comprehensive and practical manner.
Outside of work, Tom is a keen rugby player and fitness enthusiast.
Lucy Fuchsbichler – Architectural Designer
Lucy registered as an architect in Western Australia completing her Master of Architecture at Curtin University, Perth in 2009. She has been practising in the UK since 2018. Having previously worked with David and Keith, Lucy joined Hughes:O'Hanlon Architects’ Wrexham studio in 2024.
Lucy's experience is varied and includes multi-residential, aged care, education, community, industrial and office fit-out projects gained over more than a decade of experience in the UK, Australia and Europe.
Lucy's approach to architecture is pragmatic with a preference for simple rational design which focuses on the experience and needs of the users. In the UK she has worked largely on projects at RIBA stages 3, 4 and 5 gaining sound knowledge and experience of UK planning and building legislation. She enjoys working closely with clients and design teams, working collaboratively to meet often complex requirements.
Beyond work, Lucy enjoys rock climbing and swing dancing.
Dyfed Hughes – Part II Architectural Assistant
Dyfed recently graduated from the Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff with a Master of Architecture, having previously completed his RIBA Part I studies at the University of Liverpool. Dyfed joined Hughes:O’Hanlon Architects at our Wrexham studio in 2024 and is working towards completing his RIBA Part III qualification and achieving full Chartered status.
Dyfed places people at the heart of architecture, developing a range of skills which allow him to engage closely with clients and end users to achieve creative design solutions to interesting briefs.
With professional experience of working within North Wales and Cheshire, Dyfed believes in a place-first approach to architecture, rooting proposals within their context to provide designs suited to the climate and cultural environment, thereby ensuring they are imbedded within the communities in which they sit.
A fluent Welsh speaker, Dyfed enjoys running and playing squash.