ABOUT

ARB accredited Architect with over seven years

experience across a range of practices, demonstrating
great adaptability to different scales, sectors
and project requirements.

Passionate about creating collaborative and sustainable

community-led architecture to deliver a more inclusive

built environment.

Focused on implementing solutions to the climate crisis, with in-depth knowledge developed through a Green Building MSc and PassivHaus Designer training.

Oct 2016 - Sep 2018

Robert Rigby Architects
Reading
Part I Architectural Assistant

Provided technical drawing support on larger projects as well as leading the development of a 35-unit mixed housing scheme. This role strengthened my understanding of planning policy, construction techniques, and project coordination.

Mar 2012 - Sep 2013

Sutton Griffin Architects
Newbury
Part I Architectural Assistant
Newbury

Rapidly built technical skills, professional knowledge and drawing ability across a range on projects. Led the delivery of a domestic extension from initial concept through to completion.

Education

Sep 2024 - Ongoing

Centre for Alternative Technology
MSc Green Building

Exploration of the different technical and systemic approaches to shift the built environment towards the net zero carbon targets required to tackle the climate crisis. Research, material testing and reports produced to understand how material choices, energy strategies and behaviour changes can be implemented.

Sep 2020 - Jun 2023

Cardiff University
MArch &
PGDip Architecture Professional Practice

Defining ‘Value’ in different contexts with architect as agent for community. Design thesis encompassed a sustainable response to social and environmental conditions at different scales. Undertook cultural, social, and historic research, urban and site analysis, creating masterplans, site and building design, technical detail development, construction strategy, finance and contract planning, verbal and graphic presentation using physical and digital models, hand and computer drawing, research and analysis documents.

Sep 2008 - Jun 2011

University of Brighton
BA Architecture

Exploring what architecture can be, spatial interruptions to disrupt behaviour and reconfigure social relations, architecture as artistic expression to alter user experiences. Produced site and urban analysis, philosophical, artistic, and social research, implemented through design and dissertation, site and building design, technical exploration, construction studies through making, use of physical models, composite, hand and computer drawings and photography to convey ideas.

Professional Experience

Jun 2021 - Mar 2024

Roberts Limbrick
Gloucester
Architect/Part II Architectural Assistant

Led the design and planning of multiple complex projects, working with clients, consultants and communities to secure planning permission on sensitive sites. My versatility and adaptability enabled me to contribute to a wide variety of projects, including a redevelopment project situated in a heritage park, balancing the conservation of historical features with the integration of Net Zero targets. This role required strong stakeholder engagement, detailed technical specifications, and project management.

Aug 2020 - Jun 2021

Exedra Architects
Surrey
Part II Architectural Assistant

Played a key role in a micro practice working on diverse schemes, from urban infill to bespoke private residences. This diverse hands-on experience refined my client liaison skills, expanded my expertise in preparing tender documentation, and deepened my understanding of practice management.

Jun 2019 - Sep 2019

AlpStudio
Samoens, France
Part II Architectural Assistant

Developed contemporary architectural designs tailored to the unique alpine environment. Additionally, helped establish presentation standards and project organization systems, enhancing both my design and operational skills in the fast-evolving environment of a new practice.

Elena Perkins