I am an ARB-accredited Architecture graduate with four years of experience at Northumbria University, one year of voluntary work, and active membership in RIBA As the co-founder of Northumbria’s Climate Action Network (NUCAN), I excel in collaborating, preparing schematic, digital and physical model making, inquiry research, design development and renders. Outside of work, my interests include spending time with friends and family, photography, music, swimming, and climbing.
This year, I conceptualised and directed the E2M Interim Building for the charity Escape2Make, emphasizing a people-driven approach that integrates ecology and community. This interdisciplinary thinking allowed me to develop holistic, regenerative solutions reinforcing my belief that sustainable design should be a fundamental principle of Architecture, rather than a typology. This project enhanced my skills in construction drawings, building regulations, preparing proposals and project management.
Known for my meticulous and passionate work ethic I consider myself a dedicated professional in Architecture. During a sabbatical year, I designed and built furniture for clients within my network, demonstrating high quality work, time-management, work under pressure and attention to detail. I want to develop personally and professionally by working in unfamiliar environments that expose me to different ways of thinking. I aim to create spaces that are meaningful and functional for the user
2019-Current | Escape2Make Junior Building Advisor
Volunteer at the E2M Charity as a Junior Architectural Advisor to the “E2M Forever Home”, and Project Lead to the “E2M Interim Project”, focusing on regenerative design and community engagement. The E2M Interim Project was conceptualised during my time at University and will be carried out by E2M in the summer of 2025.
2023 | Fenton Street Accessibility Project
Designed Fenton Street railing for accessibility, offering elevations and sections for existing and proposed structures. Conducted manual measurements, utilised design software, and provided an invoice.
2023 | Architecture BA(Hons) at Northumbria University
Graduated my 4 year undergraduate degree. Excelled in model-making, design development, and communication skills. Achieved two awards. Served as the first-year student representative and Co-President/ Co-founder of Northumbria University Climate Action Network (NUCAN) in my final year.
2021 | MawsonKerr Mentoring
Education
2019-2023 - Northumbria University
Graduated with an overall average of 67 - High 2:1
2017-2019 - Queen Elizabeth School
A-levels
Philosophy - A
Design and Technology - B
Photography - B
Extended Project Qualification in Architecture - C
2012-2017 - Settlebeck High School
13 GCSEs A*-C including:
Design and Technology - A*
English Literature - 9
Resistant Materials - A
Physics - A
Psychology - B
Engaged in a mentoring program with the firm, MawsonKerr, to further develop my professional skills. Attended monthly sessions to learn about day-to-day operations and the RIBA stages in Architecture. Conducted a practice investigation and evaluation.
2020 | Architecture Lecture
Delivered a lecture on Architecture, presenting my own work and experience to A-level students at Giggleswick School.
2018 | Photography Work
Gallery photography for an online reveal of student work. Product and event photography for companies and peers.
2016 | Mexico Architecture Placement
Organised Architecture work experience in Mexico, shadowing an architect for a week. Witnessed intriguing cultural variations in work processes and procurement routes, shaping my perspective on Architecture, community, and my overall approach at university.
Awards
Conceptual Model of the Year at Northumbria University
Best Model for Project 1.3 at Northumbria University
Short-listed for the 2023 Newcastle Memory Studies Association: Award “Communities and Change”
Extra-curricular Roles
NUCAN Co-President - organised lecture series, managed social media
E2M Junior Architectural Advisor
Elected 1st Year Student Representative for Architecture Course
A-Level Photography Student Representative
A-Level Design Technology Student Representative
References
Leighton Crooksey - l.cooksey@faulknerbrowns.com
Associate Architect at FaulknerBrowns - Northumbria University
Tara Hipwood - Tara.hipwood@northumbria.ac.uk
Final Year Lead for Architecture - Northumbria University
Kyung Seo - kyung.seo@northumbria.ac.uk
Associate Professor in Architecture - Northumbria University
Jenny Natusch - j.natusch@escape2make.org
Founder of the Escape2Make Charity - E2M volunteer work
Dan Kerr - Dkerr@mawsonkerr.co.uk
Partner at MawsonKerr - Mentoring program
James Huxtable - j.huxtable@giggleswick.ac.uk
Head of Design at Giggleswick Public School - Architecture lecture
Perry King - pking1931@gmail.com
Architecture Project Manager - Mexico work placement