STUDIO LEADERSHIP : CARDIFF

Lee joined Austin-Smith:Lord’s Cardiff studio in 2020. He has worked on award-winning buildings in England and Wales, including the Wales Millennium Centre and the National Museum of History in St Fagans which won the RSAW Conservation and Building of the Year 2019 awards and was the winner of the Art Fund Museum of the Year, 2019.

Since joining Austin-Smith:Lord, Lee has been active in the Education, Residential, Cultural and Conservation sectors. He believes that the best part of being an Architect is the relationships. Believing that building good relationships will build good projects and key to this is communication. That communication needs to be inclusive and transparent. He believes that the very best ideas will not be realised if they are not effectively communicated. Clear communication is the backbone to every good idea.

eMail: cardiff@austinsmithlord.com
Telephone: +44 (0)29 2022 5208

STUDIO LEADERSHIP : BRISTOL

Tom joined the Bristol team looking to be part of a young studio with an ambition to grow in the area, and has since become a fully qualified Architect. He is keenly interested in social aspects of architectural design and the effects architecture has on the wider community, education of Architecture and conservation stemming from a passion for sustainable design.

Tom is confident in new situations and relishes the opportunity to grow and develop his understanding of the profession. He takes pride in the projects he works on, striving to maintain concept and design reasoning throughout all aspects of the project. He enjoys engaging with clients and stakeholders. Tom is Bristol Studio Lead for BIM. Outside of work, he is outgoing and enjoys an active lifestyle.

Tom’s recent projects include the University of the West of England, developing their Bower Ashton campus with a Physical Making Hub and a Digital Making Hub – both BIM Level 2 Projects.

eMail: bristol@austinsmithlord.com
Telephone: +44 (0)117 239 0500

STUDIO LEADERSHIP : CARDIFF

Olivia joined the practice as a graduate from the University of South Wales, having prior experience of working for a commercial practice as part of her undergraduate experience. She has proven herself as a valuable team player with excellent communication skills and an ability to deliver multiple design activities to demanding deadlines.

Olivia is a talented interior architect with skills in 3D modelling, together with a wide range of presentation and desk top publishing software packages. She has strengthened our interior architecture group and also provides flexible technical input across a wide range of architectural project types.

Outside of the studio and her keen interest in the creative arts and architecture, Olivia plays hockey to the highest standards and has represented Wales at international level.

eMail: cardiff@austinsmithlord.com
Telephone: +44 (0)29 2022 5208

STUDIO LEADERSHIP : LIVERPOOL

Mesha is a passionate designer with strong creative abilities. She prides herself in having a positive attitude and work ethic. Working closely with our Project Directors & Project Architects on a multi-million pound education project, Mesha has experienced numerous stages of work from design development through to construction. She is currently studying for RIBA Part 3 recognition.

Mesha has previous experience working with a small architectural practice in London, as well as a leading UK housing developer. Both allowed her to develop an extensive eye for detail and the ability to manage a broad range of responsibility.

eMail: liverpool@austinsmithlord.com
Telephone: +44 (0)151 227 1083

STUDIO LEADERSHIP : GLASGOW

Alexandros studied at the Aristotle University in Thessaloniki, Greece. He then carried out his postgraduate studies at the TU Delft and has obtained an MSC in Architectural Conservation from ESALA at the University of Edinburgh. He has worked for several practices in Greece.

Alexandros is an RIBA Conservation Registrant and an Affiliate Member to the IHBC. He provides design development, conservation consultation, BIM, draughting and graphics across various projects. Alexandros is part of the Austin-Smith:Lord Conservation Team and the Knowledge Management Team.

eMail: glasgow@austinsmithlord.com
Telephone: +44 (0)141 223 8500

STUDIO LEADERSHIP : CARDIFF

Victoria graduated from Liverpool University School of Architecture in 2015 having completed her Master in Architecture and achieved a First Class honours in both her Degree and Masters course. Following graduation Victoria joined the practice’s Cardiff studio and recently qualified as an architect, gaining her Part 3 supported by an excellent range of work experience and Austin-Smith:Lord’s Graduate Development and Training Programme.

Victoria’s relationship with Austin-Smith:Lord began having won one of the 2014 RIBA Wren Insurance Scholarships awarded to just five students across the whole of the UK. Through this award Victoria received mentoring from senior architects with the practice during her Thesis project on Care Cooperative in rural environments, using care in the community as a driver for sustainable regeneration in post-industrial villages.

Victoria has a passion for excellence in design and for projects that have the potential to regenerate and enhance communities. She is currently focusing on a range of projects, particularly those within the education and social housing sectors and has already established a great portfolio of project experience including the award winning new Aberdare Campus for Coleg y Cymoedd.

eMail: cardiff@austinsmithlord.com
Telephone: +44 (0)29 2022 5208

STUDIO LEADERSHIP : LIVERPOOL

Rhiannon joined Austin-Smith:Lord in 2014. She is a responsible and highly conscientious graduate. Rhiannon has gained experience being involved in many large scale projects, spanning multiple sectors including Primary and Higher Education, Arts and Culture Projects, Transport, and Leisure. These have included working on both new build and refurbishment projects in listed buildings, providing prestigious teaching and conference spaces, children’s educational facilities, specified research laboratories, community led regeneration schemes, and infrastructure and transport hubs.

Rhiannon’s range of project experience has given her an appreciation of the project ‘life cycle’ from inception and feasibility, through procurement, design and detailing, onto handover and operation. She prides herself on having a keen eye for detail and cross discipline coordination, developed through working closely with the project teams throughout the detailed design stages.

eMail: liverpool@austinsmithlord.com
Telephone: +44 (0)141 223 8500

STUDIO LEADERSHIP : LIVERPOOL

Adam joined Austin-Smith:Lord in 2006 with more than 13 years domestic and foreign experience in design, technical and project management. He has worked with four award winning practices. His experience encompasses public and private sectors with involvement in civic, healthcare, education, residential and hotel projects. Adam became an associate in 2013.

eMail: liverpool@austinsmithlord.com
Telephone: +44 (0)151 227 1083

STUDIO LEADERSHIP : GLASGOW

Neil joined Austin-Smith:Lord in 2008, progressing from a year out ‘part 1’ student of the Mackintosh School of Architecture to a qualified architect. He makes a strong contribution to the Glasgow Studio, running a number of large scale projects.

Neil has gained significant experience in the fields of social housing, transportation and education through various developments in and around the West of Scotland, Northern England, South Wales and the Middle East. Working on both design & build and traditionally procured contracts, Neil has gained a rounded knowledge of sector requirements, varied construction techniques and design standards utilising drawn, CAD and BIM software packages to progress design and construction information.

eMail: glasgow@austinsmithlord.com
Telephone: +44 (0)141 223 8500