As a landscape architect with an academic background in architecture, Madhu has been actively involved in projects across all RIBA work stages, from initial concept development through to Stage 5 delivery. Her portfolio spans a diverse range of schemes, including the Winsford Town Centre Regeneration, 499 Chester Road, and the West Point Residential Development. She has also contributed to large-scale master planning and public realm design as part of the Kidbrooke Village development and educational landscapes such as Phoenix Academy School. In addition, she has worked on public realm upgrades at Stretford Kingsway and has contributed to high-profile projects in the Middle East. Her multidisciplinary foundation enables her to balance design ambition with technical delivery, bringing thoughtful, buildable solutions to complex sites.

Architectural Assistant Part 2

Day joined Austin-Smith:Lord in 2024, working part time alongside his MArch studies, before moving on to a full time Part 2 role in 2026. Day graduated with a distinction, with his final university project winning 4 awards, including the RIBA Dissertation nomination.

With a passion for 3D modelling, BIM, illustration, and graphic communication, Day brings creative depth to design development. His route into architecture began hands-on as a bricklayer’s labourer which sparked a lasting curiosity for how buildings work.

Day is committed to sustainable design, particularly timber construction, Passivhaus principles, biomimicry, and biophilic design. He values collaboration and continuous learning, aligning with the practice’s ethos of knowledge sharing and life-long development.

Maura joined Austin-Smith:Lord in 2024 as Senior Architect. She is dedicated to conservation and sustainable design principles, and works closely with our Conservation Team.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Maura is committed to nurturing the next generation of architects. As a part-time visiting tutor at ESALA and with previous teaching positions at ECA and Napier University, she is invested in shaping the future of our profession.

Being a member of the Scottish Ecological Design Association (SEDA) Maura is actively engaged in industry events and lectures, facilitating the sharing of best practices and knowledge.

Kati is a chartered Landscape Architect of the Chamber of Hungarian Architects (2013) and the Landscape Institute (2023).

She has gained a variety of work experience, including RIBA Stage 1 to Stage 5. Kati has mainly worked on landscape strategies, landscape and visual impact assessment reports, landscape masterplanning, sophisticated planting plans, tender packages and contract administration. Her strengths include producing concept and planting plans and designing levels/terrain formation.

Emma is a Finance Assistant at Austin-Smith:Lord, where she supports the finance team with day-to-day operations. Before joining us in 2024 she worked in a similar role in the construction industry, gaining practical experience in financial administration.

In her free time, Emma enjoys running and going to the gym when she can fit it into her schedule.

James is an accomplished and skilled technically focused architect with experience in various sectors, most notably in heritage, conservation, community and leisure projects.

He enjoys working closely with clients, stakeholders, and the wider design team to understand the complexities and challenges of each project and develop the most efficient and effective design solutions.

His recent projects include the sustainable reuse and repurposing of Old College, a Grade I and II listed building in Aberystwyth, and the adaptive reuse of a former Debenhams store in Carmarthen to create a Community Hub.

James also forms part of our BIM and Quality Management working groups, which focus on driving efficient workflows and the best quality outputs for the practice. Outside of the office, James enjoys keeping active and has a passion for music, cycling and rugby.

Róisín joined Austin-Smith: Lord in 2023, having previously worked in practices in several fields including; education, conservation, residential and third sector. Her most recent projects were largely Education – delivering prestigious University, College and School facilities. Her passion for creating high quality teaching spaces is informed by her other role as a part-time Design Tutor at the University of Liverpool.  She has a keen interest in architectural education generally, particularly in making it as open and accessible as possible.

Róisín has an interest in concept driven design, and enjoys engaging with stakeholders to place people at the centre of design. A keen writer, Róisín has also written columns were she endeavours to introduce architectural subjects to a broad audience in an accessible way. 

Omkar joined Austin-Smith:Lord in August 2022 and has experience working on a range of sectors including Healthcare, Housing and Transport and Urban Regeneration. Project experience includes Ayrshire Hospice,  Glasgow City Network Active Travel Strategy, Cauldcoats Masterplan and Inverness Transport Interchange.

Omkar joined the practice after having completed his Architecture Degree at the University of Pune, India, and his Masters at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow.

Omkar has a keen interest in exploring and sculpting designs in a dense context integrated with the urban aquatic network. His thesis was based on the integration of the River Clyde with Glasgow through interventions of different typologies and spatial combinations which also helped to catalyse growth of the communities along the River Clyde. The Masters Dissertation explored in detail the urban-water dynamics of different cities in order to highlight its effects on climate change mitigation.

As well as architecture, Omkar is also passionate about the environment and loves travelling, hillwalking and photography.

Abbi studied at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, before joining Austin-Smith:Lord at the end of August 2022 as a Part II Architectural Assistant. Our one-studio approach enabled Abbi to relocate from Glasgow to Cardiff, where she is now based.