Duo of New Directors Promoted

Supporting GNA’s current growth strategy, Andrew Hassell and Danielle Swann have both been promoted to Directors, following 12 and 16 years in the Birmingham-based company respectively.

In their new roles, Andrew and Danielle will be responsible for building on our valued client relationships and leading innovation within the practice and work sectors.

Their promotions follow the appointment of Adam McPartland and Lisa Deering to joint Managing Directors last year, signalling an exciting new chapter for the 20-year old practice.

With a career spanning over 25 years, Andrew has successfully delivered a wide range of projects, developing a specialism within education. Notable projects include Watling Academy, Milton Keynes first super school and Kenilworth School & Sixth Form, Warwickshire’s largest educational campus. Andrew’s deep-rooted commitment to quality and sustainability is evident in his work, and he actively contributes to GNA’s internal sustainability group.

Fuelled by the desire to create inclusive environments, Danielle has over 17 years’ experience in the industry and has developed a strong reputation for delivering dementia-friendly spaces that enhance people’s quality of life as well as considered conservation led projects for our valued higher education clients. Projects include the award winning Ada Belfield Centre and Library, refurbishment of the Grade I listed Barber Institute of Fine Arts and the new National Centre for the Decarbonisation of Heat for the University of Birmingham. Beyond her design work, Danielle is a tireless advocate for social value, championing GNA’s strategy for making a meaningful impact and reinforcing the company’s mission to be a force for positive change.

Based in the Jewellery Quarter, Glancy Nicholls specialises in innovative design across numerous sectors, including city centre residential, conservation, healthcare, social care and education. Sustainability is at the heart of its designs. Since its inception in 2004, GNA has won multiple awards including The MacEwen Award for architecture for the common good, the AJ retrofit award and multiple RIBA regional awards.