Paul Avis is an architectal designer. 

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Having studied architecture at Oxford and South Bank, his career has progressed to cover the design of both residential and commercial buildings, interiors and landscapes.  He has his own architectural practice, Smiley Jim Ltd, and in addition, carries out consultancy work for other architectural and design companies. 

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Over the years, Paul has also amassed an impressive portfolio of design work, including designs for some of the world’s leading goldsmiths.

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Outside of work, Paul has developed a reputation as an author, lecturer and illustrator. He has recently organised the setting up of the national Decimus Burton Society, and is a Chairman of the Royal Tunbridge Wells Civic Society's Heritage Open Days committee which co-ordinates over 50 events for Heritage Open Days in conjunction with the National Trust. He is also an active member of his local PCC.

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A client recently wrote this about him:

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‘Paul is an excellent architect and a pleasure to work with. Right from the start the really listened to what was important to us and understood what we needed. His design was ascetically beautiful and functional. He has a rare talent of being pragmatic with an eagle eye for detail. Paul managed the builders, the project and us artfully and we got our clinic on time and on budget.’