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Sanjiv Gohil
Director

BA(Hons) | DipArch | RIBA

Sanjiv is passionate about ‘getting under the skin’ of our clients - to truly understand what added value means for their aspirations and business models, and in doing so creating the kind of trusted relationships that last beyond the life of any single building and, in some cases, decades.

He has led several major projects from the early stages of feasibility studies and the planning process through to completion and has built up particular expertise in high density residential-led developments. His principal schemes include Cascades (Grade II listed in 2018); Millennium Harbour on the Isle of Dogs; and the Cornell and Dryden buildings of the landmark ‘Aldgate Triangle’ in Whitechapel. Sanjiv has also led a series of refurbishments and new buildings in Clerkenwell and Soho, Fulham Island and Southwark and has overseen the multi-phased, ten-year delivery of the 4-hectare Brewery Square regeneration masterplan in Dorchester.

Sanjiv has recently led several large scale residential-led mixed schemes to successful planning outcomes: Crossharbour District Centre, the comprehensive mixed-use commercial and residential development (circa 2,000 homes) and new ‘Town Centre’ of the Isle of Dogs; 1,491 new homes as part of the Southend United Football Club stadium relocation to Fossetts Farm, and 502 new homes for rent at Roots Hall, Southend United F.C.’s existing but outdated stadium.

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Zinab Zaaiter
Architectural Assistant

BA (Hons) | MArch (Hons)

Zinab has worked as a Part I and Part II Architectural Assistant across a variety of projects in the studio. She gained valuable client-side experience on Islington Square, a major mixed-use development of the former London Postal Sorting Office. Her role included the development of commercial units and addressing bespoke client information requests.

Zinab has also worked on the revised 'Greening of the Masterplan' planning proposals for Kidbrooke Village as part of the £1 billion regeneration led by Berkeley Homes in partnership with the Royal Borough of Greenwich and the Mayor of London to transform the former Ferrier Estate into a new, exemplary housing community.

She completed her undergraduate and masters' studies at the University of Greenwich, where she explored 'queues' as a cultural phenomenon and social space.

Zinab is currently working on the construction phases of a residential scheme in Ilford.

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Eleanor Cranke
Architect

BA(Hons) | MArch | DipArch | RIBA

Eleanor has worked across a variety of work stages and projects in the studio. She assisted the early design development of Canfield Place, a row of mews houses in Camden, and Homerton - a mixed residential/industrial development in east London. She has built up valuable on-site experience delivering RIBA stages 4 and 5 of the residential scheme Lyon Square and Welbourne, Tottenham Hale. Working on the major mixed-use development Islington Square, she liaised closely with the client and tenants to develop many of the commercial units, including the Grade II Listed former Post Office on Upper Street. Eleanor is currently working on the construction phase of Colindale Gardens.

Eleanor was drawn to architecture’s innate ability to engage people from all backgrounds and is intrigued by the space between art and architecture. In 2017, Eleanor won an art grant and led a successful crowd funding campaign and 20-person project team to design and build an interactive lighting project 'Celestial Field' at the Burning Man Festival, Nevada USA.

Eleanor is involved in many of CZWG's social initiatives, and runs our annual bake-off to raise money for charities including the National Brain Appeal, Mind and Architects Benevolent Society. Eleanor studied architecture at Northumbria University, completed her masters at the University of Westminster and her Part III at the RIBA.

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Zehra Abbas
Architectural Technologist

BSc

Zehra joined the practice as an architectural technologist after graduating from her undergraduate studies.

She has previously worked as a Part 1 architectural assistant and an interior design assistant through internship programs and completed an interior design short course through the University of Arts London.

Zehra trained in Revit through working on conveyance and marketing plans for the Colindale Gardens masterplan and is currently working on internal and external package drawings for the Jewellery Quarter development in Birmingham. Zehra gained her BSc Architectural Technology from the University of Westminster.

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Eion Curtis
Director (BIM, Technology and Quality Assurance)

BA(Hons) | DipArch | RIBA

Eion is a director in CZWG's core management team, focussing on BIM, technology and quality assurance. Eion leads the strategic implementation of BIM and Revit, advanced visualization and Virtual Reality technologies across the practice, a role that involves managing staff training as well as routinely assessing new technologies.

Eion brings a comprehensive knowledge of quality assurance and project delivery systems from his experience working on large scale schemes across a wide range of sectors. He has spearheaded several practice-wide initiatives to set standards and internal working processes. He also has an instrumental role in maintaining and improving our quality systems, managing project set-up and delivery, and ensuring consistency of technical content across the practice.

Eion has a broad range of experience, both in project size and type, and in the range and depth of project responsibility. Most recently, Eion led currently overseeing the feasibility, planning and detailed design packages for Free Wharf, a residential-led mixed-use waterfront scheme in Shoreham-by-Sea. The use of BIM technology early during the design process was key to communicating the vision for this project with planning officers, local councillors and the wider public.

Eion studied architecture at South Bank University and Greenwich University.

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Jennie Harvey
Associate

BArch | MArch | RIBA

Jennie's area of expertise is working on large-scale and complex residential-led projects from design development through to on-site construction.

She fully understands the expectations of delivering to programme and the importance of the quality of the design and the information provided. Jennie worked on the delivery of the new-build element of Islington Square, the major mixed-use scheme in Angel, London and winner of a 2021 New London Architecture Award for it's successful integration of uses, and is currently working as a project architect on the delivery of 16 buildings (four retained and two listed) on the Jewellery Quarter development in Birmingham.

Jennie gained construction experience as an architectural assistant working as part of a team delivering 65 key worker homes for an NHS Trust, and on numerous leisure projects across the UK, including cinemas and gyms. Jennie's experience working on masterplans includes design development for a comprehensive public realm strategy for the city centre of Stoke-on-Trent; and concept and design development including a 3D physical model for the Chapel Street Masterplan regeneration scheme in Salford comprising of offices, commercial, retail and leisure, family housing and apartments linked by high-quality public realm and civic spaces.

Jennie studied architecture at the University of Liverpool and RIBA northwest and has completed the RIBA Future Leadership programme. She is a key member of CZWG's Team Carbon group with a particular interest in CZWG’s response to the Climate and Biodiversity Emergency.

Key Projects

Islington Square

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Patrick Massey
Associate

BSc | MArch | PGDip | RIBA

Patrick has a leading role in the practice's response to open design competitions and relevant opportunities to collaborate with small practices, an aspiration which aligns with CZWG's commitment to work with architects whose ideas and perspectives are drawn from different work and life experiences to our own. He has led our design entries to several recent housing design competitions, including the Uhingen Housing competition, Bristol Housing competition, Housing for a better world competition and Camden Highline competition in our collaboration with RIBAJ 'Rising Stars' practice McCloy + Muchemwa.

Patrick has worked on various mixed-use design and delivery schemes, including several high-profile projects in the studio. He was part of the design team to secure planning approval for Phase 5 of the acclaimed Kidbrooke Village masterplan, and was instrumental in the delivery of the new-build elements, façade retention, old meeting new, and the refurbishment of the existing post office on Upper Street of Islington Square, the major mixed-use scheme in Angel, London and winner of a 2021 New London Architecture Award for its successful integration of uses.

He was one of ten winners of the Mayor of London and NLA’s New London Housing Ideas competition with his submission ‘The Urban Darning Project’ concept, which questioned how changes to planning policy, funding and attitudes to site ownership could give rise to a culture of developing small infill sites into high-quality buildings and homes. Patrick is also the author of 'The Third Man' series published in the Architects' Journal Culture pages.

Patrick studied architecture at Bath University before gaining his qualifications with Distinction at the University of Westminster, notably winning the Shoaib Rawat Prize for best portfolio. He is a Design Lecturer at the Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London.

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Mark Burnaby-Davies
Associate

BSc(Hons) | PG DipArch | RIBA

Mark applies enthusiasm and rigour equally to all project stages - from concept work through to construction - and is adept at coordinating large project teams, especially projects that require close collaborative working. He is currently leading CZWG’s design team responsible for delivering Oaklands, the first major development to be approved by the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) at Old Oak Common. He also led design and construction teams through the concept stages and ultimately delivery of the Southampton New Arts Complex, a role he had since the project's inception.

Mark has worked extensively in the residential and commercial sectors. He has developed and submitted many successful planning applications including East India Dock Road in Blackwall, Drayton Park and 295 Holloway Road, a hotel scheme on Holloway Road in Islington. His notable built schemes include VizioN7, part of the Arsenal ‘On the Move’ regeneration masterplan and the Miller Building office development in Edinburgh.

Mark is a key member of CZWG's focus group driving our Social Value strategy. He also shares practice responsibilities for the continual improvement of quality management procedures for design and technical reviews and has helped to develop best-practice design guides aimed at increasing the quality and accuracy of CZWG's work. Mark studied architecture at the University of East London.

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Conor Breslin
Architectural Assistant

BArch (Hons)

Conor has worked on a variety of small-scale projects in the west of Ireland and gained valuable experience as a Part I and Part II Architectural Assistant with architectural practices in Melbourne, Australia and London.

Conor joined the practice as part of CZWG's delivery team of a major new build and heritage listed scheme comprised of 6 buildings (four retained and two listed) on the Jewellery Quarter development in Birmingham. His role includes the production of internal package drawings and project information management.

Conor is particularly interested in architecture’s inherent sociability, in how inventive pragmatism can result in generous, community-making spaces. He completed his bachelor of Architecture from Dublin Technology University.

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Richard Buckley
IT Manager & 3D Visualiser

Richard oversees all IT initiatives for the practice, at any one time working on a variety of projects across the studio on solutions that relate to BIM Management and Cloud Technology, as well as 3D visualizations as required to support project planning and consultation needs.

Most recently Richard led the successful transition of the office to our working from home model - enabling the vital communication tools, software and hardware required for the team to effectively and efficiently work from home.

Richard brings over 35 years' built industry experience and expertise to his role, having worked across a variety of disciplines, starting out as a junior architectural technician before transferring his skills to the then emerging field of Computer Aided Design.

CZWG has a proud record of being early adopters of new technology and Richard strives to ensure that we continue to invest heavily in both IT equipment and training.

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Karine Cholet
Architectural Assistant

B.Arch I M.Arch

Karine has always believed that good architecture can build better communities. 

Prior to joining the practice, she obtained expertise in residential architecture and competitions in France and Spain. Karine completed her undergraduate studies at SUPSI University in Switzerland and her master's degree at the University of Westminster where she graduated studying a sustainable community project in a neighbourhood of the town of Castel Volturno in Italy.

Karine is currently working on the construction phases of a residential scheme in Chapel Place, Ilford.

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Alexander Weedon
Architectural Designer

BArch(Hons) | MArch | DipArch

Alexander has gained valuable practical experience working across several notable residential and public use schemes in the studio, including the delivery of Wembley Park Gate for Barratt Homes, Phases 1 and 2 of Rathbone Market, the flagship development of Newham Council’s Canning Town and Custom House £3.7bn regeneration programme, and Phase 4 of Meridian Gate, Kidbrooke Village, Berkeley Homes’ multi award-winning regeneration project described by CABE as ‘an exemplar project for sustainable suburbs’.

Alexander provided a key support role to the Project Associate on Vallance Road & Hemming Street in Whitechapel, executing and delivering the Design & Build contract as the novated architects, and was responsible for preparing various tender packages for Free Wharf, a residential-led mixed-use waterfront scheme in Shoreham-by-Sea. He is currently working as part of the delivery team for 130 homes in Tottenham Hale for United Living and Argent.

Alexander completed a Diploma Foundation in Design at the Colchester Institute of Design, a Bachelor in Environment Architecture with Honours from the University of Ravensbourne and a Masters in Architecture with Distinction from the University of Westminster. Alexander completed his postgraduate diploma in Professional Practice in 2018.

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Steffan Turner
Architect

BA(Hons) | MArch | RIBA

Steffan has contributed to numerous masterplan, residential and commercial projects in the studio encompassing a range of work stages from planning to construction, as well as leading several open competition bids on behalf of the practice.

Steffan worked on the construction stages of the Hoola residential tower scheme at the Royal Victoria Docks and as an architectural assistant on CZWG's design team through the early planning stages of Crossharbour, a major mixed-use residential, retail and community project in Tower Hamlets, London.

Steffan is currently liaising with the project managers and sub-contractors on the commercial fit-out of Oaklands, the first major development to be approved by the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) at Old Oak Common, a project he has been involved in since inception.

Steffan has been involved in projects using the latest VR software and understands the importance of engaging with clients, planners, collaborating disciplines and the public through new technologies. Steffan studied architecture at the University of Liverpool, completed his master’s at the University of Greenwich and studied for his Part 3 qualification at the Architectural Association.

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Elliott Crowe
Architectural Assistant

B.Arch

Elliott developed a fascination with the social impacts of architecture during his undergraduate studies at Newcastle University, exploring themes of community cohesion, memory and affordance in design. He is particularly interested in connecting people with buildings and their wider environments, investigating cherished moments and experiences within projects and celebrating their human qualities.

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Pippa McLeod-Brown
Architect

BA(Hons) | MArch | PGDip | RIBA

Pippa has worked across a variety of large-scale construction projects and small-scale planning projects with the practice, as well as contributing to CZWG’s Team Carbon group which works to develop more sustainable methodologies and practices.

Pippa has valuable on-site experience on the delivery of Islington Square, the mixed-used development of a former London postal sorting office. She has recently coordinated the planning submission for a ~100 bedroom student accommodation scheme in Stepney and is currently leading the production of deliverables for Stage 4 tender on Canfield Place, an eight house mews scheme in Camden.

Throughout her studies Pippa worked in microbiological laboratories and translated her findings to design applications in the built environment by developing methodologies for co-designing with microbiological matter. She now shares her time between CZWG and the HBBE (Hub for Biotechnology in the Built Environment) at Newcastle University where she works at the intersection between research and practice by aligning the development of sustainable biotechnologies within construction contexts for practical implementation.

Pippa completed her undergraduate studies with first class honours, Masters with distinction and Part III with distinction at Newcastle University.

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Alexander Roev
Architect

BArch(Hons) | MArch | RIBA

Alexander has over 10 years of practical UK experience working on a variety of projects spanning the residential, commercial and healthcare sectors.

Alexander is currently working on the delivery of 16 buildings (four retained and two listed) on the Jewellery Quarter development in Birmingham, prior to which he worked on Oaklands, the first major development to be approved by the Old Oak and Park Royal Corporation (OPDC) at Old Oak Common. Alexander’s other notable projects include detailed design services for Studio 144, Southampton’s New Arts at the heart of the city’s new cultural quarter development; Lyon Square, the residential led mixed-use scheme in Harrow; and Islington Square, a £370 million mixed-use development that sits behind the retained facade of the former Edwardian North London Royal Mail Sorting Office.

Alexander studied public and economic administration in Bulgaria, civil engineering and construction at Southbank University, and gained his BA (Honours) and MArch Architecture from South Bank University.

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Daniel Meier
Architectural Assistant

B.Arch

Daniel brings skills in 3D physical design and making to the practice. He has previously worked as a fabrication technician for London Design & Engineering UTC, and completed his undergraduate studies at University of East London, where he developed his interest in structure, materials and process.

Key Projects

Wimbledon Chase

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Luigi Beltrandi
Managing Director

AADip | RIBA

Luigi has a passion for urban regeneration. He has considerable expertise in masterplanning and residential developments of all scales, including the regeneration of a large derelict canal-side area in Smethwick, Birmingham and design proposals for the 52,000m² Barnsley Market in Yorkshire. Luigi led CZWG’s revision of the strategic masterplan for a 7ha site for Berkeley Homes’ acclaimed Kidbrooke Village regeneration scheme in Greenwich, securing hybrid planning permission for 1,260 homes on the site known as the ‘Meridian Gate’ masterplan. Following the successful delivery of 375 homes, Luigi has led revised planning applications for 1,645 homes on the masterplan site and continues to work on behalf of Berkeley Homes to maintain the design and quality standards throughout the ongoing construction programme.

Luigi's principle buildings include Bankside Lofts, a seven storey building in Bankside adjacent the Tate Modern, the award-winning Alfred Court residential building on Fortune Green Road in Hampstead, Rose Joan Mews, comprising 10 courtyard houses in West Hampstead, ‘Randall Court’, a 5-storey development formed of 8 homes in Elephant & Castle, Southwark and The Stones private house in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Greatstone on Sea, short-listed for the Manser Medal, AJ House of the Year Award.

Luigi is a director in CZWG's core management team with responsibilities overseeing the commercial management of the practice. He studied architecture at the Architectural Association in London.

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Piers Gough
Director

CBE | RIBA | FRIAS | AADip | RA | D. University of Middlesex | Hon. Fellow Queen Mary University London

Piers co-founded CZWG in 1975 with Nick Campbell, Rex Wilkinson and Roger Zogolovich. He is widely recognised as an acclaimed postmodern architect and writer and leader in the profession.

Piers’ principal buildings include Islington Square, the Canada Water Library, Maggie's Centre in Nottingham and four CZWG buildings given listed heritage status in 2018: China Wharf and The Circle in Bermondsey, the CDT Building at Bryanston School and Janet Street-Porter House in Clerkenwell. 

He has led the design of many of our buildings over the years and also exhibitions about Lutyens, Soane, Gilbert and National Art Fund.

Piers was involved with English Heritage for 12 years, as a member of the London Advisory Committee and the Urban Panel, then as a Commissioner. He was also a Review Panel Chair and Commissioner of CABE. He is an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland and a board member on the Planning Committee for the London Legacy Development Corporation. Piers was appointed a CBE for services to architecture in 1998. He was elected a Royal Academician in 2002 and Professor of Architecture of the Royal Academy Schools from 2013. Piers studied architecture at the Architectural Association in London.

Piers was recently interviewed by Pamela Buxton for a RIBA Journal Hindsight Profile.

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David Donachie
Director (Delivery)

BA(Hons) | PG DipArch | RIBA

David is a director in CZWG's management team, focusing on quality management and technical delivery. He has worked on numerous working drawing packages for residential, commercial and mixed-used developments and understands the importance of programme and package delivery as well as having technical expertise in construction methods, specification and detailing.

He is currently managing a number of projects on site, including Colindale Gardens on behalf of Redrow Homes, 130 home in Tottenham Hale for United Living and Argent, and 16 buildings (four retained and two listed) on the Jewellery Quarter development in Birmingham for Galliard.

David led the construction of Islington Square, the £370m mixed-use development that sits behind the retained façade of the former Edwardian North London Royal Mail Sorting Office, Islington and Queensland Terrace and QN7, a residential-led regeneration development and the latest piece of the Arsenal ‘On the Move’ residential masterplan. CZWG were subsequently invited by the client to deliver Wembley Park Gate, 211 new homes adjacent the stadium in the London Borough of Brent. David was also Project Architect for the Miller Building, a £7 million 5,100m² office building in Edinburgh, Queen Elizabeth Square, a £12 million housing development in Glasgow, and the striking ‘Bling Bling’ office and retail building in Liverpool City Centre.

David's strengths lie in his technical knowledge, detailed design and delivery experience, and the ­open and reliable approach to communicating with clients and contractors. He also takes a leading role in the practice’s approach to our internal knowledge transfer on projects post-completion. David studied architecture at South Bank University and the University of Westminster.

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Daniel Ovadia
Associate

BArch

Daniel has a flair for optimising sensitive, urban sites. He brings a knowledge of delivering high quality, high density housing alongside standardisation methods that support speed of construction and financial viability.

He has built a quality portfolio of mixed-use and residential project expertise, and a reputation for proficiency and team leadership. He is regularly involved in projects from initial concept through to fruition on site. His notable projects include two in Hampstead - Rose Joan Mews consisting of 10 private houses along a secluded mews and the award-winning Alfred Court on Fortune Green Road, formed of 72 homes, including 5 penthouses each with individual roof terraces and exercise pools. For the latter, his parametric modelling skills and team work ethic were instrumental in enhancing the development.

He has a keen interest in exploring and contributing to best practice design guidance for new housing purpose-built for the private rented sector. He created our internal London Housing Standard asset library, which informs our work, and produced a PRS Design Guide for a leading housing association. Daniel studied architecture at the University of Sarajevo.

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Alexandra Horsman
Architect

BArch(Hons) | MArch | DipArch | RIBA

Alexandra has worked on a variety of residential and public use projects in the studio, including Islington Square, the major mixed-use conversion and new build scheme on the site of the former London Postal Sorting Office in Angel, London and the design and planning submission for Canfield Place, a row of eight mews houses on a restricted site adjacent a railway in Camden. Alexandra was also a key member of the Free Wharf Shoreham-by-Sea project, a large mixed-use scheme located on the site of a disused wharf eat of Shoreham-by-Sea town centre. Alexandra is currently working on the delivery for Colindale Gardens on behalf of Redrow Homes.

Alexandra completed a BTEC National Diploma in 3D Design at North West Kent College before gaining her Bachelor in Architecture with Honours from Oxford Brookes University and a Masters in Architecture from the University of Westminster.

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Pawel Napiorkowski
Studio Manager

Pawel has a central role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of the practice. His responsibilities range from general office management and personal assistant functions to the core management team, to managing relationships with external suppliers and liaising with all members of the team across a broad spectrum of matters relating to HR, training and CPD. Pawel liaises with project teams on the creation of content and to provide brand alignment to the materials prepared for awards, presentations, bids, tenders and competitions and on targeted campaigns for CZWG's website, social media and the press. He provides support for our Team Carbon, Social Value and work experience programmes and CZWG participation in industry events including the London Festival of Architecture, Open House London, RIBA student mentoring programme and the Royal Academy summer exhibition.

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Peter Leiper
Director

BScArch | BArch(Hons) | RIBA

Peter has extensive experience of running a wide range of mixed use projects from feasibility, planning to fruition on site. He recently completed the concept design and consultation to submit a planning application for a large mixed use scheme in Tower Hamlets featuring three new curved plan towers, a retained workshop building and a dramatic riverside walk. He has overseen the delivery of First Way, a new 678 room university campus and student accommodation in Wembley which utilises volumetric modular MMC. Peter's other notable buildings include Lyon Square, a 310 unit residential / mixed use scheme for Redrow Homes in Harrow; Embassy Court, an eight-storey residential building with 23 high-end apartments in St John’s Wood; Seacon Wharf, a riverside housing development on the Thames comprising 269 homes and a 21-storey striking red tower; and Queensland Terrace, 375 homes built as part of the Arsenal masterplan to deliver much needed regeneration to the area.

Peter manages the practice’s health and safety procedures and processes. He enjoys all aspects of his work from the inception and initial design, ensuring that client aspirations are fully explored and delivered, through to detailed design, construction and completion on site. He works tirelessly with clients to fully explore design options to deliver high quality, viable schemes. Peter studied architecture at Dundee University.

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Mousey Brown
Finance Manager

As Finance Manager for the practice, Mousey assists the Finance Director to ensure the business targets, deadlines and work in progress are met on time. Mousey also supports the team in all matters affiliated with the payroll and pension and other finance matters. She has a passion for accounting and figures, and her aim and key is to always work as a team.

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Kevin Wang
Architect

BAS | BArch | MArch

Kevin has contributed to several community-focused projects at CZWG of varying scales, from mixed-use multi-site masterplan at Southend, to a regenerative-design led community centre at Northstowe. He led the coordination of the hybrid-planning delivery for the 4.5ha Crossharbour District Centre at the Isle of Dogs, London, that has dedicated over a third of its site to public and community use. Working closely with the GLA and local planning officers, placemaking and community groups, the District Centre proposal accommodates a new school, nursery, council services, cultural and community spaces, and improved sustainable transport links with a variety of green and flexible public square. In addition to a mix of public and commercial spaces, the scheme is supported by circa 2,000 new homes. Kevin is committed to deliver projects that contribute to wider community benefits whilst promoting environments that celebrate unique individual experiences.

Prior to joining CZWG, Kevin acquired a range of architectural experiences in New Zealand, Taiwan, and the United States. Kevin’s projects in New York benefited from close working relationships with the intended occupants where varied perspectives contribute to the brief, from single-family homes, to immersion of student and staff routines in school projects. The development of interpersonal considerations to design exemplified the significance of continued engagements and communication to the success of architecture, and contributed to his appraisal of new projects as we seek to produce characterful environments.

Kevin is passionate about uncovering unexpected crossovers and communication between architecture and the wider public. Kevin is part of CZWG’s sustainability initiatives, public involvements, such as the LFA events, and student mentor programmes. He completed his architectural education at the University of Auckland (New Zealand), obtained a MArch with Distinction at Oxford Brookes University, and Part 3 professional practice with the Architectural Association.

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Sophie Ryder
Architectural Designer

BA(Hons) | MArch

Sophie gained valuable pre-planning experience working on the successful LB Tower Hamlets planning application for East Riverside, Poplar, a residential-led mixed use waterside development formed of three curved plan towers adjacent five retained arches of the old Tram Depot and workshop. The proposals include a new south-facing public square on Leven Road and a dramatic riverside walk along Bow Creek. Sophie's responsibilities included extensive modelling of the existing fabric and new proposal scheme and the production of information for stakeholder review and the planning submission.

Sophie has a keen interest in urban planning and development, the design of contemporary architecture within historic cities and reusing building materials as a means to transfer cultural and heritage value. She recently worked on the mass and layouts of the planning proposals for Hornsey Road, a student accommodation scheme in Islington which will restore the historic rail arches and introduce new uses that are compatible with the area's regeneration vision.

Sophie completed her undergraduate studies with Honours and her Masters qualifications from the University of Kent.

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Adam West
Director

BSc(Hons) | DipArch | RIBA

Adam is committed to providing high calibre architecture and thrives on resolving the ambitions of the client with the complexities of a given site. Adam is a director in the core management team, focussing on design, with a particular interest in the environment and CZWG’s response to the Climate and Biodiversity Emergency.

Throughout his career at CZWG, Adam has been involved in the design and running of many of the studio’s major projects. He was in charge of the initial Arsenal Football Club developments Vizion7, Queensland Road and Drayton Park, together totalling over 1,600 residential units and 34,000m² of mixed-use commercial accommodation. As design team leader for the construction phase of VizioN7, he was responsible for the highly successful implementation of a large part of the Lough Road East Masterplan.

Adam designed and led CZWG’s delivery of Aurelia Rathbone Market, the pivotal second phase of a flagship mixed use development and the Studio 144 commercial, residential and arts complex at the heart of Southampton’s Cultural Quarter. Working for Redrow, Adam has gained planning permission for 200 homes at Barton Park, Oxford, a new garden city suburb and Healthy New Town created by Grosvenor and Oxford City Council. Adam is overseeing CZWG’s design and delivery of Oaklands, over 240 affordable and 360 PRS homes, and the first major development to be approved by the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) at Old Oak Common.

Current projects include student housing and a residential/industrial co-location development in East London and affordable housing proposals in Cambridge.

Adam studied architecture at Bath University and gained further qualifications with Distinction at the University of Westminster. 

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