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Jonathan Mole, Architect

AIA, ARB, NCARB 

 

Originally from north-east England, Jonathan holds architecture licenses in both North Carolina and the UK. He studied Architecture at Northumbria University in Newcastle upon Tyne (UK) before completing his professional qualifications at The Bartlett School of Architecture in London. He graduated with distinction in both his Masters in Architecture and Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Practice.

 

During the course of his training, Jonathan worked for architecture firms in Newcastle and London, gaining experience in high end residential, multi-family, cultural and commercial projects.  He qualified as an architect in the UK in 2014 and established his first firm, Jonathan Mole Architects, in 2016.

 

In 2020 Jonathan relocated to North Carolina where he now lives with his wife and two young kids. He began working for a residential design & build contractor in Durham, followed by two years at Notch Design in Carrboro. He established Jonathan Mole Architecture in July 2024.

We want to help you realize a project that...

  • Inspires you

  • Feels connected to its surroundings

  • Is tailored to you

  • Functions for the way you live and work

  • Provides simple and elegant solutions

Our approach is...

Collaborative

We provide a personalized, client focused service that prioritizes listening to your wants and needs for your project. From there we can help you navigate the other complex issues that govern the design and construction process, advising you along the way towards achieving the best possible finished result.  

 

Contextual  

We value architecture that is rooted in its environmental, social, historical & aesthetic contexts. We get to know the features, opportunities and constraints of a building or site in depth before responding with an architectural proposal. Synthesizing this information with your brief we aim to provide you with a building that belongs where it stands.

​Explorative

The design process we adopt involves a high level of experimentation and testing through drawing and visualization to find the best design solution available.  

Environmentally Conscious

The immediate and long-term impacts of the building upon the environment are given high priority in the way we think about design and construction. The health & comfort of the building occupants are also of prime concern.

Practical

We understand the varied and complex factors that can influence client decision making, including function, cost and maintenance as well as aesthetics. We consider these carefully while designing to help find the right balance for you. 

Detail-oriented

​We believe the details can make or break a project. They need to be beautiful and elegant but also robust and simple to construct.  When the building is in use, the elements you interact with every day matter and we want you to enjoy the experience for years to come.

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