Joe Mills – Architectural Assistant Part II
Master of Architecture MArch, Interior Architecture & Design BA (Hons)
Joe Mills joined our energy team in 2021 as an Architectural Assistant whilst completing the Part 2 (MArch) course at Leeds School of Architecture, where he graduated with Distinction. During his time on the course, Joe won the ‘Professor Andrew Shepherd, Award for Resilience’ and was nominated for the ‘3DReid Student Award’.
Based in our Leeds office, Joe works predominantly on renewable energy and alternative fuels projects, though prior to his time at Bowman Riley he worked in London on an eclectic mix of projects, spanning a variety of sectors, such as developer led & domestic residential, high end interior design, commercial architecture, and high-end hospitality for a collection of Michelin star restaurants.
During his time with Bowman Riley he has spent time at the Leeds School of Architecture as a Design Studio Tutor for first year students studying Interior Architecture & Design.
Originally from Cheshire, Joe moved to Yorkshire to study. After graduating, he spent two years living and working in Northern Kenya where he managed Tassia Lodge, an exclusive community-run eco-lodge in Lekurruki Conservancy. He also assisted in the running of an adventure training camp for British army soldiers posted in Kenya, Joe guided groups of soldiers in rock climbing, mountaineering, canyoning and mountain biking; and finally, he assisted in setting up a small construction firm focused on earth brick housing and wood fired hot water systems.
Joe is currently working towards qualification as an Architect and intends to undertake the Part 3 exam in 2025.
Outside of work, he can usually be found in the mountains either climbing, mountaineering, running, or cycling.