Leanora Simmonite
Associate
Leanora is the Immediate Past President of the Sheffield Society of Architects and continues to play an active role in the local property community as a member of the Sheffield Property Association’s Working for You Priority Group. A long-standing advocate for design excellence, Leanora also chairs the Sheffield Design Awards, championing the region’s architectural talent.
With over 20 years’ experience, Leanora has worked across the leisure, residential, commercial and retail sectors, with particular expertise in both new-build projects and the sensitive renovation of listed buildings and conservation settings.
Outside of work, Leanora is a passionate outdoor enthusiast. She can often be found walking her Giant Schnauzer in the Peak District, keeping up with her toddler at the park, or taking part in parkruns – with over 300 completed to date. Originally from Lancashire, she now fully embraces Yorkshire life, from perfecting Yorkshire puddings to developing recipes for her husband’s microbrewery.