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Andreia Costa

Associate

Born and raised in Portugal, Andreia studied and qualified as an Architect at the University of Porto, receiving a distinction award for Best Student in her final year. She went on to work in the award-winning practice of José Gigante and she taught at the University of Porto and the Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art. She moved to London to work at Terry Pawson Architects. Since joining Jamie Fobert Architects in 2010, her projects have included Selfridges, Versace, Tate exhibitions and a house in Galicia. She is currently running a project within a highly sensitive heritage context in the city centre of Paris as well as a large new house in Dublin. Andreia was made an Associate in 2015.

Benna Schellhorn

Practice Manager

Benna read for an MA in Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Cambridge and an MA in Cultural and Critical Studies at the University of London, with a focus on religiosity in contemporary art. Prior to joining Jamie Fobert Architects, Benna worked as the administrator for the Photography Department at the Royal College of Art and as PA to sculptor Sir Anthony Caro. Since she joined Jamie Fobert Architects in 2005 she has seen the practice triple in size. Benna was made an Associate in 2012.

Chris Dove

Architect

Born in Liverpool, Chris studied at Liverpool John Moores University, The Mackintosh School of Architecture, and the University of Westminster. During his studies at The Glasgow School of Art, he was shortlisted for the AECOM Student Award 2014 and lectured in the AIA Center for Architecture, New York. He went on to work on Scotland’s entry to the 2014 Venice Biennale, curated by Rem Koolhaas, and then worked at Wilkinson Eyre Architects in London. Since joining Jamie Fobert Architects in 2015, Chris has delivered construction and detailed design packages for projects in the arts and residential sectors. Chris qualified as an architect in 2018.

Emily Eason

Interior Designer

Emily studied for a BA in Interior Architecture and Design at Leeds Metropolitan University. On graduating she received an Outstanding Academic Achievement award, along with a Professional Practice prize resulting in an internship at 5Plus Architects in London. She was also selected by Leeds University to exhibit her work at the London graduate exhibition, Free Range, in 2012. Prior to joining Jamie Fobert Architects’ interior design team, Emily gained extensive professional experience working at Squire and Partners and State of Craft, where she specialised in high end residential developments and luxury private homes.

Hellen Siu

Architect

Hellen is a confident Architect with five years of qualified experience. She has an outstanding academic record, having received first class honours from Kingston University and commendations in her further studies at the University of Sheffield and the University of Westminster. Prior to joining our team, Hellen had already gained a broad experience of architectural practice in the UK, as well as 3 months in Hong Kong. She has worked on major office, refurbishment and mixed-use projects for a large practice, cultural projects for Haworth Tompkins and community and public realm projects at small practice Adams and Sutherland. Hellen joined Jamie Fobert Architects in 2018.

 

 

Jamie Fobert

Director

Jamie studied architecture in his native Canada at the University of Toronto. He arrived in London in 1988 and worked for eight years at David Chipperfield Architects, overseeing the set-up of a new Berlin office. In 1996, he founded Jamie Fobert Architects. Over two decades his practice has grown to be an outstanding team of eighteen, based at the Rochelle School in Shoreditch. As Director of Jamie Fobert Architects, Jamie invests personally and contributes his design expertise into every project. Jamie lectures and teaches widely and has a deep involvement in the arts, including being a Trustee of the Camden Arts Centre. 

Joana Gonçalves

Architect

Originally from Portugal, Joana studied her Masters in Architecture at The Technical University of Lisbon, with an Erasmus year at The Technical University of Berlin. On moving to London, she worked at Lynch Architects and Mae Architects, where she gained valuable experience in master planning and feasibility studies of various scales. Joana’s interests in materiality extends further than architecture; she often partakes in courses such as metalwork, woodwork and ceramics in her spare time.

Joshua Murphy

Architectural Assistant

Josh studied at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, Glasgow and Architettura di Academia, Mendrisio. A committed and able young designer, his talents have been recognised with a number of academic prizes, including the Mackintosh School of Architecture Portfolio Prize and a ‘High Commendation’ in the RIAS Bronze Medal. He has worked as an Architectural Assistant at 5plus Architects in London and, since achieving his RIBA Part II, has three years’ experience working on projects in Asia for Neri+Hu Design + Research Office, Shanghai. Josh joined the team at Jamie Fobert Architects in 2018.

Kate Mason

Interior Designer

Kate was awarded a First Class BA in Interior Architecture and Design at Leeds Metropolitan University in 2011. She has since had extensive professional experience, including employment as an Interior Designer at Foster and Partners and Universal Design Studio. She has also worked on her own freelance architectural design projects, including residential projects in her native North Yorkshire as well as commercial projects in London and abroad.  Kate’s approach to design is driven by emotive responses, focusing on establishing the human connection within a space. In addition to sensitive idea generation, she has fast, accurate sketching and outstanding technical drawing capabilities.

Laura French

Studio Co-ordinator

After completing a BA in Fine Art at the Dublin Institute of Technology, Laura left her native Ireland to travel. She spent two years in Australia, where she gained extensive office support experience for a diverse client base. In 2014, she moved to London, fulfilling an ambition she had held since 2009 when she completed an Erasmus year at London’s University of the Arts. Laura spent a year working for interior designers Celeste dell’Anna Designs before joining Jamie Fobert Architects in 2015. As well as being the first point of contact for the practice, Laura’s adaptability and keen attention to detail benefit every aspect of our studio life.

Morgan Williams Parnell

Architectural Assistant

Morgan studied at Sheffield University and the Mackintosh School of Architecture, Glasgow. His work experience has included shadowing the architects and engineers at Sheffield City Council and working as an Architectural Assistant on small commercial and private residential projects for young practice StateStudio. Morgan joined Jamie Fobert Architects in September 2018, bringing with him a real passion for drawing, model making and design.

Shotaro Oshima

Architectural Assistant

Shotaro studied at Tama Art University, Tokyo and at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, at the Glasgow School of Art. His studies allowed him to experience a range of specialisms not limited to architecture but also exploring unique aspects of art and design. He has had professional knowledge and gained further enthusiasm for architecture in practice at Toyo Ito & Associates Architects, Tokyo and at Jamie Fobert Architects, including work for the National Portrait Gallery’s ‘Inspiring People’ competition. He has also worked on a number of his own freelance design projects, varying from furniture to exhibition space. Shotaro’s immaculate model-making and problem-solving skills make him a very great asset to any design team.

Tom Clark

Associate

Tom is a qualified Architect with a decade of UK professional practice. He studied at The Manchester School of Architecture and London Metropolitan University. Prior to joining Jamie Fobert Architects, he worked for Maccreanor Lavington Architects, where he gained experience in master planning and worked on a 12-storey London hotel. Since joining Jamie Fobert Architects in 2010, Tom has skilfully led a number of major arts competition entries as well as working as Project Architect on new-build houses including the RIBA Award-winning Luker House. He also oversaw the refurbishment works to the historic Burlington Arcade and the Charleston Centenary Project. Tom was made an Associate in 2015.