Claudia joined Austin-Smith:Lord in 2025 while completing her Master’s degree in Architecture at Liverpool John Moores University, where she also earned a First-Class BA (Hons). During her undergraduate studies, she was nominated for both the AJ Student Award and the RIBA Bronze Medal in recognition of her creative design work and illustrative skills.

She is passionate about designing spaces that are accessible and inclusive, ensuring that the needs of all users are considered and respected. This commitment aligns closely with our practice’s ethos of enhancing quality of life and promoting positive mental and physical wellbeing through thoughtful design.

Claudia brings her Part 1 experience in both building design and master planning across the education, healthcare, and residential sectors. She has contributed to early-stage design development, participated in client meetings, and supports the multidisciplinary collaborative process that shapes each unique project. Eager to learn and grow, Claudia embraces new challenges and is always keen to deepen her understanding of architecture in practice.