Tanya is an ambitious architect, who consciously attempts to apply design vigour and imagination in order to provide clients with the most appropriate architectural solution that can be achieved. She has a keen interest in all aspects of architecture with a current focus on masterplaning, residential and mixed use projects.

Tanya has an open and collaborative approach to design actively engaging clients, consultants and stakeholders in the project development. The planning and the implementation of meaningful public consultations and engagements have been a key part of this process. She has a broad experience in all project stages designing and delivering buildings in various urban context and has worked on listed buildings and schemes in conservation areas.

Tanya has successfully developed schemes with Code for Sustainable Homes Level 4 and BREEAM Excellent requirements. She has a good knowledge of current standards and official guidelines for housing developments such as Welsh Government Development Quality Requirements, HAPPI Report, Lifetime Homes and others.

A very curious person, Tanya is open to new ideas and methods. She adopts a ‘clean slate’ approach to every project and applies hands-on Design Thinking strategy to drive innovative practical solutions.

Since joining Austin-Smith:Lord, Philip has worked across a wide range of projects, focusing particularly but not exclusively on public sector assignments. He is a proficient designer, with more than 25 years post qualification experience, but he also possess adept management and technical skills. These skills have been developed over time by working within the design team, as lead designer, and with a variety of contractor teams on site; some of these projects have developed into award wining schemes. Philip has also had the opportunity to produce successful enquiry and bid documents with a variety of developer/consortium groups.

Jonathan’s wide range of project experience involves new build further and primary education buildings, healthcare, conservation, and he has been involved in a number of successful high-profile bids.

His diverse skillset has been invaluable, from producing high quality visualisations and graphics, and successful delivery of multiple projects, to an in-depth knowledge of Revit and BIM processes. With such a wide range of experiences, Jonathan is able to adapt quickly to new situations with confidence, and can handle demanding situations with a calm and measured approach.

An avid believer and early adopter of BIM and Revit, Jonathan has helped to push our capabilities in this area, and ensure the effective usage across all projects across the practice. He provides local support to other team members, and assists wider project teams in their understanding of the BIM environment.

Jonathan was shortlisted in the 2018 Constructing Excellence in Wales G4C Awards in the ‘New Professional of the Year’ category.

Theo graduated from the renowned Welsh School of Architecture at Cardiff University having completed his Master in Architecture. He established himself quickly as a reliable addition to our team and has displayed a wide range of skills, most notably in his ability to produce high quality graphics and presentational imagery to support his considerable design flair.

Theo has worked on a range of projects including new build and conservation projects. With such a wide range of experiences, he has shown he is able to adapt quickly to new situations with confidence, and can handle demanding situations with a calm and measured approach.