About Us

Our Mission

Our mission is to improve people’s wellbeing through sustainable design.

Our History

Whilst studying Architecture, Alessandro Caruso, ACA’s co-founder, survived an almost fatal motorbike accident. Consequently, he spent 6 months confined to a hospital bed in a noisy and poorly-designed environment.

Whilst recovering and grateful for a second chance, Alessandro discovered empathic skills, developing a genuine interest in healing architecture. Frequent hospital visits provided opportunities to meet clinicians, allowing Alessandro to seek insights into their profession. This became a catalyst for his passion in design for wellbeing. As a result, ACA’s mission is to design buildings that improve lives, with an emphasis on sustainability.

ACA’s team is a family of like-minded, culturally diverse and talented people.

Commited To Social Value

At ACA sustainability and social responsibility are at the heart of everything we do. From reducing our environmental footprint to creating spaces that foster inclusivity and community well-being, we aim to leave a lasting positive impact on people and the planet. 

Our goal is simple: to design beautiful, functional spaces that meet today’s needs without compromising the future.

Our Team

Alessandro Caruso

Managing Director
Originally from Sicily, Alex is a specialist consultant in Healthcare design.

Alex, a healthcare design consultant from Sicily and RIBA Client Adviser, specialises in integrating wellbeing into various sectors and co-founded ACA, where he promotes knowledge sharing through presentations at industry events.

Amelia Caruso

Client Services Director
Amelia graduated with a BA (Hons) in Law & Business in 1996.

As the wife of an Architect whose work is his hobby, Amelia has always been interested in Alex’s projects. So, with her business background and Alex’s creativity, it made sense to form ACA together. At work, Amelia’s people and communication skills encourage an empathetic relationship with ACA’s staff and Clients.

Andrea Finch

Business Administration Assistant
Andrea is committed to maintaining a professional, organised and welcoming office space, she likes the variation in her role and, having a proactive mindset, she is always ready to tackle challenges and find innovative solutions.

In her spare time Andrea loves to be in the great outdoors and has a passion for photography.

Andy Steele

Non Executive Director
Unlike many accountants Andy has been through the process of setting up, growing and systemising his business and looks forward to helping the Directors at ACA do the same.

Away from work Andy enjoys spending time with his family and watching Hull City play across the country.

Alessandro Caruso

Managing Director

Amelia Caruso

Client Services Director

Andrea Finch

Business Administration Assistant

Andy Steele

Non Executive Director

Paul Crawley

Senior Architectural Technologist

Austin Warnes

Health and Safety Advisor

Kornel Witkowski

Architectural Assistant Part II

Sonia kopacz

Interior Designer

Kornel Witkowski

Architectural Assistant Part II
Born in Poland, Kornel moved to England when he was 12. In 2019, Kornel graduated with a Master of Architecture at Hull School of Art & Design.

Furthermore, his work has was selected for the President’s Silver Medal award category at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). At work, Kornel is passionate about designing 3D models and visualisations to bring projects to life.

Sonia Kopacz

Interior Designer
Sonia graduated with a Master of Interior, Architecture and Design at the University of Lincoln in 2019, after gaining her Bachelor Degree in Interior Design at Manchester Metropolitan University in 2018.

Sonia’s Master’s thesis research was regarding the relationships between Architecture, Interior Design and human well-being.

Darran Rogers

Health And Safety Consultant
Darran Rogers is the founder of DDR Consultants, a health and safety consultancy established in 2009. Through Darran’s extensive experience, DDR Consultants has become a trusted partner for businesses across Hull and the surrounding region, offering bespoke solutions to ensure compliance and safety.

Outside of his professional work, Darran enjoys spending his spare time walking, playing gold and following football. He is a supporter of Hull City and regularly attends matches to cheer on his team.

Tony Walker

Senior Achitectural Technologist
Tony earned a BA (Hons) degree in Architecture from the University of Lincoln in 2004 and has accumulated over 30 years of experience in the construction industry. He is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technology (CIAT). Away from work, Tony enjoys football and has been a Hull City season ticket holder, since 1989. He also loves music and goes to watch live bands and concerts, both mainstream bands and smaller ones at local clubs. He also likes to watch other types of shows and musicals.

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