Naveed is the founding director and mentor of the MADE team. Naveed loves teaching architectural design and feels that the best way to instil passion and creativity in any design is by drawing freehand. It is this hand-mind-eye coordination and the free flow of cumulative ideas that are then deciphered and synthesised to arrive at that unique design concept.

Under Naveed’s leadership, MADE has grown into an award-winning organisation, recognised as Architects Practice of the Year at the National Property Awards 2025, in recognition of the practice’s commitment to sustainability, innovation and design excellence, reinforcing MADE’s reputation for delivering exceptional architecture and lasting value for clients and communities.

Naveed has been in private practice for over 20 years, setting up his first office in the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham with a like-minded and creative bunch of people. He studied BA with Honours at the Birmingham School of Architecture and thereafter continued his studies at the same school for the Post Graduate Diploma and Professional Examinations in Architecture. He has also been an external examiner at the Birmingham School of Architecture for the Professional Examinations. Through private practice and other business and property development endeavours, he is not only well-versed in the quality of architecture and architectural design but also has a commercial eye for projects.

He has helped many budding and seasoned developers, always guiding them to achieve more. Naveed has been instrumental with many key regeneration projects and in most cases triggered a vast drive for redevelopment in the area. Naveed is strongly committed to delivering the very best for every client, no matter how small or large the project might be. He is passionate about finding the best solution that makes the best architecture for our clients and the built environment. He loves the process of working closely with clients to ensure that they get the very best.

Winner of the Rising Star Award at the 2023 Chutney and Chat Awards hosted by Pathway2Grow, and a finalist in several business and property awards, Zain is an entrepreneurial leader with expertise across architecture, construction, and property development.

With a legal background and strong commercial acumen, Zain brings a strategic approach to every project, ensuring developments meet regulatory requirements while delivering exceptional outcomes for clients.

As Managing Director, Zain leads the property development/construction division. Working closely with clients, consultants, and stakeholders, he manages projects from concept through to completion, delivering high-quality, sustainable developments that create lasting value.

His leadership, commercial insight, and commitment to excellence continue to drive the practice’s growth and reputation for delivering innovative, transformative projects.

Nayan is the Practice Director at MADE Architecture and a RIBA Chartered Architect. Since joining the practice in 2016, he has worked on a wide range of projects, including commercial, education, hospitality, industrial, community, small and large-scale residential developments, including large-scale master planning and regenerative schemes. Having completed his architectural studies at Birmingham School of Architecture and worked on projects across the UK and internationally, Nayan has developed a comprehensive knowledge of planning policies, building regulations, sustainability, and construction methods.

Nayan applies a creative and pragmatic approach to architectural design. He is strongly committed to achieving the best design and outcome for the Client, whilst successfully maintaining the commercial viability of the project to ensure the end result is always delivered to the highest standard. During his time at MADE Architecture, he has successfully led a diverse range of projects, guiding them seamlessly from early architectural design concepts through to on-site project management and final handover.

Over the years, Nayan has played a pivotal role in leading and mentoring the architectural team, driving the continued growth and vision of MADE Architecture. He is deeply passionate about shaping the built environment, inspiring his team to deliver exceptional, purpose-driven architecture that leaves a lasting positive impact for both our clients and the communities they serve.

Sofia Younis has been a part of the MADE Architecture journey since the start, initially as Practice Director and later as Director of Human Resources and Wellbeing. In her role as Director of Human Resources and Wellbeing, she leads on people, culture, and team wellbeing, supporting employee development and fostering a positive, inclusive workplace. She also works closely with her talented colleagues to support the delivery of education and social care projects.

Sofia is a very experienced, child-focused professional with over 30 years of experience working directly with children, young people, professionals, and birth families.

Her varied background includes paediatric nursing, fostering, adoption, and residential care. Throughout her career, she has helped set up and develop many services for various local authorities and has worked at a management level in both the public and private sectors.

In recognition of her outstanding leadership and contribution, Sofia was named Businesswoman of the Year at the BPA Empowering Women Awards 2026, recognising her dedication, expertise, and positive impact across the sectors she serves.

Nachal is an exceptionally creative and passionate designer with a holistic approach and a keen eye for detail. She joined MADE Architecture in 2021 and her all-around skills have come in handy in residential bespoke homes, apartments and extensions, educational/institutional buildings, hotels, leisure complexes, and community centres, to name a few.  Experienced in bespoke interior design, she has demonstrated the integral connection between space functionality and lifestyle. She loves doodling her interior design concept into sketches for client presentations and also has strong communication and management skills. Nachal is also a fully qualified and registered architect with the Council of Architecture (CoA), India and has hands-on experience for 8+ years as a principal architect/director (prior to joining MADE), where she has efficiently led a team to successful award-winning projects in various countries.

Oscar joined MADE as Senior Architect in 2023 and, with his exemplary work ethics and dedication, has progressed into the role of Associate Architect. He now leads the team alongside the Practice Director to deliver exciting projects.

Having some Portuguese explorer’s genes, Oscar has experienced different parts of the world throughout his upbringing, having lived and studied in Portugal, Mozambique, Brazil and Spain and he brings that “citizen of the world” attitude into the day-to-day in the studio and in architecture.

Oscar has discovered his vocation was Architecture from an early age, as he grew up on and around building sites. At first playing around and later helping his parents building company on site. This has helped him develop a good understanding of spaces, the use of different building materials, construction methods and how a project develops from lines on paper, to 3D CAD models to being built. Being highly technically minded and having an inquisitive mind, Oscar takes full advantage of the latest Architectural Design Software and Visualisation tools to give the customers the most approximate to reality views of their projects.

Being a chartered architect with RIBA and ARB, and having previously practised in both Portugal and Spain, Oscar brings a wealth of experience to MADE, especially in the residential sector, where he thrives to deliver homes focused on the people, after all “Architecture starts at home”.

For Oscar, Architecture is a multi-faceted highly complex discipline, and if it were a machine, the Architect would be the central cog, connecting all the other moving parts to form a harmonious relationship and achieve the most balanced outcome for the customer/final user. On a personal level, Oscar enjoys playing guitar, riding motorcycles, tasty meals and a good movie/series.

Shiv is a RIBA Part II Architectural Assistant with just over three years of experience in the architectural industry. Having completed his BA (Hons) at Birmingham City University and his Master of Architecture (MArch) at the Manchester School of Architecture, his work explores the relationships between people, place, culture and the built environment.

His approach to architecture is rooted in sociological research and architectural history, with a particular interest in how people shape, experience and are shaped by the spaces they inhabit. His postgraduate research explored the personal narratives of South Asian migrants in Birmingham, examining the relationship between housing legislation, residential patterns and lived experience throughout the 1900s. This research-led approach informs his interest in creating socially inclusive, culturally responsive and environmentally conscious architectural solutions. His creative work has also been exhibited at a gallery in Manchester.

Beyond architecture, Shiv enjoys art, painting, drawing, sketching, writing and making. These creative pursuits inform his way of thinking and his approach to exploring ideas, materials and the human experience of space.

Shiv believes that no two people experience a place in quite the same way. Every space holds different meanings, memories and possibilities for those who inhabit it. For him, architecture is an opportunity to recognise these differences, understand the stories that shape our environments, and create places that respond meaningfully to the people and communities they serve.

Samantha joined our team as a Finance Assistant in December 2025, bringing with her experience in finance and a commitment to developing her skills within the profession.

Samantha began her finance journey in 2018 by completing an online AAT Level 2 course through independent study. In 2019, she progressed her career by starting a Finance Assistant apprenticeship, through which she completed her AAT Level 3 qualification in 2021.

Since completing her qualification, Samantha has continued to develop her knowledge and experience within finance roles, building her skills and gaining valuable practical experience. She is passionate about continuing to learn and grow in her role, supporting the team with her dedication and enthusiasm for finance.

Pardeep joined Made Architecture in September 2024 as a Studio Coordinator. Pardeep has had several years of experience within the architecture and build industry allowing her to gain an invaluable insight and understanding of all the aspects from an initial enquiry to the final build. Its with this knowledge Pardeep is able to support the architecture practice with various processes from start to finish.

Her clear communication, listening and acknowledging skills allows her to build great relationships with clients, colleagues and various departments within and outside the organisation and its with this skillset she plays a key part with Made Architecture and creates a welcoming and inviting nature.

One of Pardeep’s key attributes is her planning and organising skills which allows her to ensure each project is managed within a timely manner and ensuring clients are kept informed throughout the process.

Viktorija is an award-winning practitioner in her field, specialising in PR and marketing, with a Master’s degree in Public Relations and a strong background in media, communications, and management. Her expertise and dedication to the industry were recognised with a Silver Award in the Independent PR Practitioner of the Year category at the prestigious CIPR Midlands Awards 2026.

Viktorija plays a key role in building brand awareness and increasing visibility for MADE through strategic communications, creative storytelling, and engaging content. As the storyteller for MADE, she brings the brand’s vision and values to life, creating meaningful connections with audiences across multiple platforms.

With a passion for connecting with people, Viktorija values building and maintaining authentic relationships throughout her professional network. Her experience reflects a strong blend of PR expertise, marketing knowledge, and creative communication skills.

Rosie is a proactive Executive Assistant, currently supporting three Directors and helping to ensure the smooth and efficient running of day-to-day operations within the architectural field and across children’s residential care homes.

Alongside providing administrative support and managing Directors’ workloads, Rosie has a passion for design and works closely with the Managing Director of MADE to support the delivery and presentation of newly developed homes.

With a keen interest in supportive and welcoming environments, she enjoys being involved in developing children’s spaces that transform houses into homes.