AFK appoints Nick Hacking as Director and Head of Residential

Creation of new role further strengthens architecture practice’s residential offer

Arney Fender Katsalidis (AFK) today announces the appointment of Nick Hacking as Director and Head of Residential. In the newly-created role, Nick will lead the architecture practice’s design and delivery of standout residential developments across London and the UK.

AFK’s strong portfolio of residential projects spans luxury residences, build to rent, affordable housing and private sale, including recently helping to secure planning consent on its designs for The Bermondsey Project for Greystar, and the imminent completions of Park & Sayer at Elephant Park for Lendlease, and Chelsea Riverview for SMC Property.

Nick joins AFK from Sheppard Robson, where he was Partner and Head of Residential, and responsible for designing and leading major high-profile regeneration projects.

Nick Hacking, Director and Head of Residential, AFK commented: “I’m really excited to join AFK, and looking forward to building on the practice’s strong design credentials at such an important point in the evolution of UK’s residential market.

“Tackling the need to deliver more and better-quality homes across the UK there are significant opportunities particularly with the emergence of alternative residential products such as BTR, attainable housing, co-living and PBSA, as well as increased focus on fostering communities. By working with clients to unlock value in complex urban environments, we can deliver social and environmentally responsive solutions through positive collaborative engagement."

Earle Arney, Founder and CEO of AFK, commented: "We are thrilled to welcome Nick to AFK, as his depth of placemaking and regeneration experience, design expertise and creative approach perfectly complement our solid track record for designing, securing consent and delivering landmark residential projects across London and the UK. His appointment underlines our mission to positively contribute to solving the UK’s housing crisis. 2024 has already seen us achieve planning permission on our designs for The Bermondsey Project for Greystar, as well as completing developments for Lendlease and SMC Property, so with Nick now onboard we are definitely going from strength to strength.”