About Us
Alston Murphy Associates was established in 1992. Iain Murphy, the Principal, qualified at Newcastle University in 1978 and worked in private practice throughout the intervening period, culminating in 1989 in a founding partnership in what was to become one of the largest practices in the North East of England. The desire for a more direct and personal involvement in practice and design lead to the setting up of the present practice.
David Kershaw joined the practice in 2002 following 31 years in practice, the last 16 with the RPS Group plc (formerly Brian Clouston and Partners) in several roles, culminating in Technical Director in the Durham office.
The practice employs a further six full-time members of staff, including architects and technologists with a broad range of knowledge and experience, In addition, following the introduction of CDM Regulations, the practice is able to offer Planning Supervision as one of the services available.
Professional Indemnity Insurance cover is maintained with a current indemnity limit of £2m. A statement from our insurance brokers will be provided if required. The practice has comprehensive CAD facilities and a range of graphic skills to assist with presentation of project work. Accounting and management procedures, draughting and the preparation of specifications are all carried out with the assistance of computers.
A wide range of work is undertaken, including new-build, extension, alteration and refurbishment works. The scope of the projects is extensive, from projects of domestic scale, through the design of furniture and interiors to multi-million pound projects. Other projects include private and public sector housing, industrial units, leisure developments, commercial premises and healthcare schemes.