I am a licensed architect in the United Kingdom with a passion for human-centric design and a particular interest in creative reuse. I strongly believe we need to care for our existing building stock in order to reduce architecture's global impact. I am passionate about designing public spaces that positively impact the lives of the communities they serve.
Throughout my career I have worked on projects in a wide variety of sectors from concept design through to construction stage. I have experience managing complex project timelines, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and producing detailed construction documentation. My work emphasizes thoughtful, inclusive design, balancing technical and environmental concerns with high-quality design.
Freelance - Independent Client, Cardiff, GB, Consultant Architect
Consultant for a potential 10-home residential development in Cardiff, Wales.
Key responsibilities & achievements in this role:
- Conducting feasibility studies and site analysis.
- Researching development trends in the area and the local planning context.
- Creation of a sales-pack to pitched proposals to potential developers, resulted in a 100% interested response rate.
Hawkins\Brown Architects, London, GB, Architectural Assistant (Part 2)
As a Part 2 Architectural Assistant at Hawkins\Brown, I developed projects from concept design to completed construction, across civic, sport, residential and commercial sectors. I gained in-depth experience of working with existing buildings, including heritage sensitive environments.
Key responsibilities in this role include:
- Managing complex project timelines, briefs & deliverables.
- Specifying materials with a focus on sustainable sourcing.
- Producing drawing sets for all stages including construction drawings, ensuring compliance with building regulations and standards.
- Coordinating with external consultants, engineers and other designers.
- Supporting clients with community engagement for public projects.
- Frequently requested to produce hand-drawn presentation material for projects across the practice.
Notable achievements in this role:
- As part of a small internal team, I achieved unanimous planning approval and listed building consent for Haringey Civic Centre townhall refurbishment.
- I championed the use of community engagement events to review and develop practical, accessible design improvements for Crystal Palace National Sports Centre.
- I was an integral member of the Creative Reuse Group and led a review of the firm’s approach to surveying and retrofitting existing buildings. I distilled this review into easily accessible best-practice guides and in doing so improved cross-practice knowledge sharing for retrofit projects.
- I worked alongside management team to developing report templates and filing guidelines. This improved practice-wide efficiency and allowed more time to be spent on design.
- Grew the practice’s social outreach network as a key member of the Social Outreach Group. I solidified the practice's relationship with mentoring charities and organised an annual social to fundraise for our chosen charity.
Additional Roles:
Mentor & Practice Coordinator for Accelerate Mentoring Charity.
- Facilitated architecture workshops for under-represented young people, providing tutoring and design guidance.
- Trained and supported new mentors from Hawkins Brown.
- Coordinated fundraising efforts, directly supporting Hawkins Brown’s social responsibility goals.
Hawkins\Brown Architects, London, GB, Architectural Assistant (Part 1)
As a Part 1 Architectural Assistant at Hawkins Brown Architects, I supported the design and documentation phases of various civic and residential projects
Key responsibilities in this role:
- Contributing to the development of innovative design solutions.
- Preparing models, renderings and drawings for design reviews.
- Accurately modelling and producing drawing sets from Revit.
- Developing drawings and documentation for planning applications.
- Key organisational role in organising and chairing studio meetings.
Key achievements in this role:
- Supporting the project team in obtaining planning permission for a large residential project in a heritage sensitive area.
- Worked to sustain collaboration and positive team morale during the Covid-19 lockdown by organising a number of virtual events.
Architectural Association School of Architecture (AA), London, GB, Professional Accreditation in Architecture (Part 3)
Studying the Part 3 course at the Architectural Association provided me with advanced training in professional practice, focusing on the legal, contractual, and managerial responsibilities of an architect. The course required significant reflection on my professional experience, review of various case studies, and rigorous examinations that focussed on project management, ethics, and real-world application of architectural knowledge.
Following the successful completion of this course, i was able to register as a licensed architect in the United Kingdom.
University of Cambridge, Cambridge, GB, Masters, MPhil in Architecture and Urban Design
The masters in Architecture and Urban Design at the University of Cambridge gave me the opportunity to combine academic research with design practice.
In this program, I developed one design/research project over the course of two years. The extended timeframe meant that it was possible to conduct in-depth research and meaningfully engage with the social and political impacts of urban design and architecture.
My design-research project was called 'The Shared Table' and examined how community spaces can positively contribute to the interconnected issues of food poverty, food waste and social isolation.
I ranked 4th in my class at graduation and achieved a final grade of 74%.
University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, GB, Masters, MA in Architecture & Urban Design
My undergraduate degree in Architecture and Urban Design from the University of Edinburgh provided me with a strong foundation in architectural design principals.
My design project in my 4th year was 'Nor'Theatre', a theatre reimagined as an open public plaza, a place to celebrate the theatricality of everyday life. This design project was nominated for a number of awards.
My final year written dissertation was titled 'People, Places & Things: An exploration of a performing city'. It explored the transient theatres that form in the streets of Edinburgh during the 'Fringe' performing arts festival. The dissertation received a grade of 83%.
Overall, I received a grade of 80% for my undergraduate degree. Ranking the top of my class.
Universidad CEU San Pablo, Madrid, ES, Erasmus Exchange Year
During my undergraduate studies I spent one academic year studying in Madrid, Spain. During my time there I studied my classes in Spanish in order to fully immerse myself in the language. I adapted quickly to the new environment and different ways of teaching in Madrid. I believe my design work has benefitted hugely from this exposure to alternative design methods and different cultural perspectives.
Andrew Grant Undergraduate Prize, 1st Place
Award for the highest graduating grade in Architecture and Urban Design at The University of Edinburgh.
JR McKay Silver Medal - Shortlisted, Other
Edinburgh Architectural Association choice of the best design project at Edinburgh University.
Royal Incorporation of Architects Scotland Student Award, Honorable Mention
Award highlighting the best design projects from Scottish architecture schools. My design project 'Nor'Theatre' was Highly Commended.
