The multi-disciplinary nature of working in the built environment has always been my favourite part of my job. During my six years of professional experience I have been lucky enough to work across all scales of design, from exhibitions and shop fronts through to landscape strategies, masterplans and public realm projects. I love learning from a wide range of professionals and find working to integrate the many strands of work from collaborators into an overall project direction enormously satisfying.
While studying architecture I always felt a pull towards working at a larger scale and shaping the wider context that informed my projects, and so chose to study a joint architecture and urban design masters. After qualifying and delivering a range of public realm and landscape projects, I decided I wanted to return to working in urban design, bringing with me my diversity of experience and ability to work across and between scales.
I am particularly drawn to working in the public realm, creating spaces that people fundamentally enjoy being in and feel connected to, and have a strong interest in community-led development and co-design principles. I also have a long-standing involvement in several access schemes that help young people considering careers in architecture and urbanism through mentorship and ongoing support.