Form Design and Build

Form's designers each have over seventeen years industry experience working for the most acclaimed design companies in the world. Companies such as Foster and Partners, Calatrava and Yamaha. Form's managing partners each draw on over twenty years industry experience in construction, joinery and traditional cabinet making. It is this powerful combination that enables us to offer the highest quality project solutions.

Matt Keech - Managing Partner
Matt began his career as a cabinet maker for Richard Kimballs. He went on to live and work in Spain for Melville Espana on Expo '92 gaining valuable experience in bespoke construction and fit-out. He then moved to New Zealand, where he was workshop manager for Display Equipment Ltd. On his return to the UK he worked as a modelmaker for leading architect Norman Foster. He is a specialist in architectural and interior fit-out, cabinet making and joinery.
Nic Meachem

Nic Meachem - Managing Partner
Nic, along with Matt, is founding Partner of the company. He has deep experience in first and second fix carpentry, building, and on-site coordination gained from many years working for building and construction firms. He was project manager for a domestic design and build project in Australia, and has completed a wide variety of other projects ranging from barn conversions to shop fit-outs.
David Keech

David Keech - Design Director
David gained a Master's Degree at the Royal College of Art in London under Sir Eduardo Paolozzi. He spent many years as a designer for leading architects Foster and Partners rising to Associate level, and working for international clients such as Duravit and Alessi. He then lived and worked in Japan as the first non-Japanese designer at Yamaha's design HQ in Hamamatsu. On his return to the UK he joined brother Matt as Form's Design Partner.
James Johnson

James Johnson - Design Consultant
James also has long experience as a designer at Lord Foster's world renowned practice, and gained a Master's Degree from the Royal College of Art, London in Industrial Design. His considerable experience includes work at the studios of Jasper Morrison, Santiago Calatrava in Paris, and Sekisui Design Center in Japan. His particular specialities are concept designs, detailing and lighting design.
Mark Whitrow

Mark Whitrow-Coates - Design Consultant
Mark studied at degree level in 3D Design, and then gained a Master's Distinction in Furniture Design and Technology. He has over 20 years experience running his own design consultancy covering everything from corporate identity to interior fit-out in both the retail and leisure industries. His formidable client list includes Tesco, PC World, Dixons, Blockbuster, Link and Sainsbury's.
Annette Gelling

Annette Gelling - Sales Manager
With experience as a Sales Executive at two of the UK's leading newspapers; The Observer and The Sunday Times, Annette is responsible for the day-to-day management of the studio. With responsibilities ranging from new business development, to market research and project administration, Annette ensures that we deliver to our clients the highest quality design and build, both on time and on budget.

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