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Sean Rawnsley, architect, was born in London and grew up at The Chelsea Pottery which was set up by his father. He studied at the Architectural Association in London. After teaching himself cabinet-making he spent several years making early keyboard instruments, specialising in harpsichords and clavichords which were sold all over the world, and also teaching at the London College of Furniture.
He worked with the architect F.W.B Charles in Worcester, specialising in the restoration of medieval timber-framed buildings, before becoming a designer on classic yachts, designing the wood-panelled interiors of such famous sailing yachts as Sumurun, built in 1914 and Karenita. He worked in France, the Caribbean, Italy and Britain. He has lived in south west France for the past 15 years where he practices as an architect. Being both a member of the French Ordre des Architectes as well as the Royal Institute of British Architects, he is qualified to practise in both countries and has invaluable on-the-spot experience of French artisans, construction materials and building regulations. Contact details: Sean Rawnsley - Tel: +33 (0)5 63 56 39 11 - info@architectesud.fr Anne Williams, administrative assistant, provides the office back-up for Sean Rawnsley's architectural practice. She is particularly involved in the day-to day administration of projects once they are up and running: invoices, emails, paperwork and updating the website.
She also provides a one-to-one non-architectural assistance service for clients who are encountering problems or administrative frustrations due to their lack of French or the fact they are not living on-the-spot. This frees up Sean Rawnsley to concentrate exclusively on the architectural side of each project. Anne speaks fluent French and has had experience in catering, journalism and running her own garden tools mail order business. She currently also does the French and British PR for Cayeux Iris and organises their stand at RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Contact details: Anne Williams - Tel: +33 (0)5 63 56 39 11 - info@architectesud.fr |