Hi, I’m Martin Rix.

I’ve been a qualified architect for over 10 years, since I finished my 7 years of architectural training at the university of Sheffield.

Before starting MAD I worked at a large commercial practice, in Sheffield and worked on a range of projects, for clients including the Home Office, Suzuki, Westfield shopping centres & developers Wilson Bowden.

During this time I gained invaluable experience, including working on highly sustainable buildings such as the first BREEAM excellent office in Sheffield.

MAD architects was born out of my desire to work more collaboratively with clients, on design led, bespoke ‘environmentally friendly’ projects. Initially, whilst still working at a large commercial firm, I started the practice with help of an old university friend.

At first, we worked part-time on projects for family members and then friends, the practices reputation for innovative sustainable designs grew. Over the next few years we were increasingly being approached by homeowners, local builders and property developers, to help facilitate their ideas.

In 2012, with my wife and young families support, I made the ‘scary’ decision to leave full time employment behind and fully commit to MAD. As it turned out, it was probably the best professional decision I’ve made.

Autumn 2015, Eliza Sophocleous (a talented architect who I had worked with previously) joins the partnership. Eliza adds further depth to our design service and enhances our inhouse technical knowledge. 

Together Eliza and I now lead a small team of trusted and highly experienced consultants. We share a collective passion for design, creativity, sustainability and professionalism.

Χαίρετε (Hello) I’m Eliza Sophocleous.

I was born and grew up in Cyprus and moved to the UK to study architecture. I have now lived in Sheffield for over 15 years.

Before joining MAD I worked at a large commercial practice in Sheffield which is where I met Martin. 3 years after Martin left to set up MAD I decided it was time for a new challenge and took the scary but exciting decision to leave my position.

Before starting at MAD I gained over 10 years experience working on residential projects, developing bespoke designs various private and commercial Clients, as well as student accommodation for clients like UNITE and retail developments for Westfield.

Most recently I worked on the multi-million Bradford Shopping Centre for which I was the project architect for the external envelope. My design work is always supported with strong technical knowledge and enthusiasm for good architecture and the benefits it can have on a multitude of levels.