P R O F I L E

KIRK NOLAN is a creative partnership of architecture and interior design for the hospitality, heritage and residential sectors.

Andrew Kirk and Kate Nolan met whilst working at Mackenzie Wheeler Architects & Designers in Shoreditch, London, where they collaborated very successfully on a range of exciting projects. Since forming Kirk Nolan in 2020, the team has quickly grown to seven.

Much of the team’s experience has been in the highly competitive commercial sector where budgets and programmes are of utmost importance. They have become adept at problem solving and at overcoming the challenges that invariably occur during projects. With an innovative approach to space design that is conceptual and practical, Kirk Nolan’s response to project briefs is creative yet robust.

This successful formula ensures their projects are completed to their full potential.

  • Andrew Kirk

    DIRECTOR / INTERIOR DESIGNER

    Andrew started his interior design career in Dallas, Texas whilst studying for a Masters in Fine Art.

    After returning to the UK and gaining experience in a variety of design fields, he became a specialist interior designer for the hospitality industry.

    His portfolio includes a variety of projects for different hospitality sectors. Andrew has a wealth of experience designing restaurants in other spaces including museums, art galleries and high end retail.

  • Kate Nolan

    DIRECTOR / ARCHITECT

    Kate grew up in Galway, Ireland, but studied architecture at Kingston University, qualifying with a commendation in 2003.

    Prior to setting up KIRK NOLAN, Kate worked in Ireland and the UK but most recently gained 12 years’ valuable experience at Mackenzie Wheeler.

    She has extensive experience in the hospitality, conservation and residential sectors and has worked on a variety of projects for private, commercial and local authority clients.

  • Hannah Schiavone

    DIRECTOR / INTERIOR DESIGNER

    After studying in Cardiff, Hannah chose to specialise her career in design for the hospitality industry.

    Due to Hannah’s ability to produce innovative designs, complex visualisations, and meticulous project co-ordination and communication, she became an indispensable part of the team

    Kate & Andrew welcomed Hannah into KIRK NOLAN in 2021. Her 20 years of experience have been a huge benefit to the company and the services we can provide.