Anastasija Lukjanenko joined Barr Gazetas in 2019 as an Architect. She graduated from the University of Dundee and completed her professional diploma at the University of Westminster. Prior to studying architecture, Anastasija obtained a degree in Business Administration in the University of Latvia. Her background provides an opportunity to look at projects from a rational point of view.

Anastasija has experience working in Riga, where she participated in several competitions on UNESCO heritage sites, and in London, where she gained broad experience in a design-led practice, working on commercial and residential projects of varying scales.

Anastasija is interested in the relation between a human and a building, treating each project with a sensitive approach. In her free time she designs and creates unique ceramic pieces.

Andrea Cottam joined Barr Gazetas in 2017 as an Architectural Designer and she was promoted to Senior Architectural Designer in 2020. She graduated from the University of Cape Town, followed by several years working at a Cape Town based design practice focusing on residential and hospitality commissions.

Andrea relocated to the UK in 2014, where she completed her Part III at the Bartlett School of Architecture and has been involved in several commercial projects on varying scales.

Andrea likes to explore new places and has developed a keen fascination with the relationship between architecture and people, particularly the way in which people use and adapt to spaces based on different climates, cultures and traditions.

Beatriz Guijarro joined Barr Gazetas in 2019 as an Architect, having previously worked for three years in Madrid. She graduated as Architect in the University of Alcalá in Madrid and spent a year in L’École Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Nantes in France. Her final degree project “High Performance Centre for Artists in Roosevelt Island” was selected to be published.

In Spain she worked on a variety of projects in the residential, commercial, and retail sectors, all located in either Spain or Beijing. While some of these projects were new-build, she specialises particularly in refurbishment and interior design.

Her interest in the restoration of historic buildings started at university, which specialised in the field, but she also enjoys furniture, art and design.

Edward Crump joined Barr Gazetas in 2019 after graduating from the University of Brighton, where he won the RIBA South East Student Prize for his project ‘The Architectural Algorithm’, which explores the boundary between the digital and physical worlds. He has over 5 years’ experience in practice having worked in London and the South West on a range of projects from private homes to churches and headquarter buildings.

Edward assists with the production of models in the office with his in-depth knowledge of 3D printing and in his spare time he enjoys exploring his interest in digital technologies through constructing robots to make automated drawings. He has recently begun tutoring at the University of Brighton teaching design representation and 3D modelling skills.

Eddy Garton joined Barr Gazetas in 2021 as a Part 1 Architectural Assistant.

Federica Bonaccorsi joined Barr Gazetas in 2018 as an Architectural Assistant. She graduated in Architecture from the University of Catania, having also spent a year at Universidade de Evora (Portugal) gaining skills in urban design. Her previous experience includes residential, public realm and restoration projects in the UK and Italy.

Federica has a particular interest in the integration between the community and the built form, designing with sensitivity towards the environmental context – physical, cultural and social.

Holly Freeman joined Barr Gazetas in 2019 as a Part 1 Architectural Assistant. She graduated from Ravensbourne University London where she developed a keen interest within the built environment. She is eager to positively impact the environment of which we live by exploring the design of landscapes and buildings to better people’s everyday lives.

Holly is now undertaking her Part 2 MArch diploma at The University of Greenwich part time, alongside working in practice.

Holly is interested in urban design, sustainability and enjoys exploring how new technologies and processes can make a difference to cities.

Iain Botha joined Barr Gazetas in 2015. He completed his Architecture Master’s Degree at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in South Africa and worked for five years on a variety of commercial and industrial projects both in the private and public sector around Johannesburg and Pretoria.

Iain specialises in the use of Revit and Navisworks and is helping to build-up Barr Gazetas’ BIM capabilities.

Jakob Tauman joined Barr Gazetas as an Architect in 2021.

Karen Fuller joined Barr Gazetas in 2013 as an experienced, qualified Architect. She has worked on many commercial and mixed-use schemes including Power Road Studio 1, 21 Glasshouse Street and Cottam House.  She is currently leading a number of commercial projects including 127-133 Charing Cross Road.

Karen is particularly interested in the intelligent, sustainable refurbishment of existing buildings and the intricate integration of new with old.

Karen previously worked on a variety of projects at Sturgis Associates and Denton Corker Marshall, including commercial, retail, residential and civic.

Kate Murphy joined Barr Gazetas in 2020 as a Part 1 Architectural Assistant. She graduated from Cardiff University, where she spent her final year project focusing on ‘Archiving Place’.

Kate has previous experience working for practices in Portsmouth and particularly enjoyed working on conservation projects within Portsmouth Dockyard.

Having previously studied History of Art at York University, she has a keen interest in historical architecture and wishes to gain more experience within the restoration of heritage buildings.

Kate is interested in interior and furniture design and in her spare time likes to go antique markets.

Katie Sexton joined Barr Gazetas in 2021 as our Receptionist, supporting our Studio Manager and the rest of the BG team.

Katie had previously worked in hospitality for several years and studied Modern History at university. She has found that she likes working in a creative atmosphere, where she can be helpful to those around her.

Katie is passionate about sustainability, mental and physical health, and equality, having completed online courses on Personal Training, the Circular Economy and Modern Sustainable Building Design.

Linda Parish joined Barr Gazetas in 2021 as a Part 2 Architectural Assistant. She previously worked for global practice DP International, gaining great exposure to large commercial projects in Asia and Europe.

Linda is currently studying for her Part 3 qualification at the University of Greenwich and looking forward to working on projects a little closer to home.

Linda has a passion for landscape architecture having gained experience in the field early in her career.

Manisha Bhavsar joined Barr Gazetas in 2014. She is a qualified Senior Architect with experience working on several residential, mixed use and commercial projects. Currently she is working on the refurbishment of Sherborne House for Riverside Capital.

Prior to working at Barr Gazetas, Manisha worked for Feilden+Mawson where she gained experience working on new build residential and adaptation work of historic buildings, from conception to detailed design.

She has a great eye for detail and is passionate about restoration of historic buildings and the juxtaposition of how ‘old meets new’ to create architecture that recognises heritage with a look to the future.

Michael Trigg joined Barr Gazetas in 2020 as a Senior Architect. He has worked in Hong Kong, Leeds, and London, and prior to joining Barr Gazetas he worked at Dixon Jones for 20 years.

Michael has gained extensive experience in all work stages and has led teams to deliver projects within a wide range of building types; cultural, workplace, higher education, health, hotel + leisure and retail. The context and complexity of those projects has been extremely varied and unique, often working within historically sensitive settings.

Michael’s main architectural interest lies in the spatial and material qualities of buildings and the connecting the design to the site, context, and people. He is a technically experienced project architect, and has been responsible for several award winning buildings and successful competition entries. Michael enjoys all aspects of the design and delivery of projects, and particularly the collaborative nature of working with consultants and clients to deliver successful architecture.

Michael is currently working on a large Independent Senior Living project due to be submitted for planning submission in summer 2021.

Alongside his role in practice, Michael has previously been a University external examiner and has also been a visiting critic at schools of architecture. He is also member of the Academy of Urbanism.

Neda Soltani joined Barr Gazetas as a Part 2 Architectural Assistant in 2021.

Paul Fielding joined Barr Gazetas in 2019 as an Architect. He studied at Sheffield University and Liverpool University, and previously worked with Wilkinson Eyre on prestigious new build commercial projects, including a 250m tall tower, sky park, and transport hub in Toronto. Before that he spent five years with Eric Parry as part of the small team that completed 10 Fenchurch Avenue with its new public roof garden in the City of London, as well as the RIBA award-winning Welding Institute in Cambridge. He has taken numerous projects from concept to completion.

With interests in new technology, facades, materials, and a three-dimensional approach to design, Paul is always looking for creative ways of improving communication, efficiency and ingenuity in the design process, to create architecture of skill and craft, and places that are authentic, inclusive, and relevant to all.

Polina Oikonomakou joined Barr Gazetas in 2018 as an Architect, having previously worked with practices in London and Greece. She has worked on a variety of projects, including residential, retail, and commercial, gaining experience on a range of new-build and refurbishment projects. She completed both her degrees at the University of Plymouth and, in 2017, gained her Part III qualification from the Bartlett School of Architecture.

Polina has a great eye for detail and is interested in furniture and interior design as well as the restoration of historic buildings.

Pradumn Pamidighantam joined Barr Gazetas in 2014, having previously worked with practices in London and Liverpool. He was promoted to Senior Architect in 2020. His previous experience ranges from educational to hospitality and retail. Since joining Barr Gazetas, he has worked on the Greenwich Market Enhancements, 15 King Street and Interchange Atrium in Camden. He has recently delivered One Heddon Street, The Crown Estate’s first co-working scheme.

Pradumn has been active in developing the co-working model within the office and pushing design within this new sector. Additionally, he has experience with WELL, an emerging health and well-being standard.

Pradumn has a keen interest with the relationship of nature and architecture. He is involved in architectural education, as a guest lecturer and critic visiting Nottingham Trent University and the University of Liverpool, where he has studied.

Pradumn is an active member of the BCO and The Academy of Urbanism and is currently writing a fantasy adventure novel which he hopes to publish in the future.

Rafael Viegas Ramos joined Barr Gazetas in 2021. During his BA studies, Rafael’s project explored the responsibility of architecture in solving conflicts in cities, and bringing people and communities together though excellence in urban spatial and fabric design. This resulted in him obtaining the RIBA East Student Award in 2016.

Rafael joined a small architectural/planning firm in Norwich where he learnt about Passivhaus and in-depth UK planning. He then graduated from the University of Westminster with a distinction in his Master’s degree.

His interests lie within sustainability and WELL spaces. Being an expert in biophilic and wellness design, Rafael is currently enrolled at the University of Westminster to start his Part 3 and is keen to start his WELL AP journey.

Rafael has a collection of over 100 different species of house plants.

Richard Caddy joined Barr Gazetas in 2020 as an Architect. He completed his RIBA Part III at the University of Brighton in 2019.

Between his RIBA Part I and RIBA Part II, Richard gained a wide range of practical and professional experience across the residential, commercial and healthcare sectors. He developed an interest in the application of building materials and products in architecture while working as a labourer before moving into an office-based role as a Part I Architectural Assistant at a practice based in West Sussex. In 2014, he completed a Masters in Building Surveying at Sheffield Hallam University and subsequently joined a multidisciplinary construction consultancy where he undertook contract administration, project management and building surveying duties.

Richard embraces the value that reflective thinking can add to the development of a practice and is keen to utilise his knowledge and expertise to add social, economic and environmental value to the construction industry and wider public.

Savvas Havatzias joined Barr Gazetas in 2015 as an architectural assistant and was promoted as an Architect in 2017. He graduated from University of East London and has worked in both London and in Cyprus.

Savvas was lead Architect on Bedford Park, Duke Street, 39 St James and others. His Regent Street marketing suite ’Mezzanine’ was shortlisted for best product design at the Blueprint Awards.

Savvas has won the RIBA Regent Street Project and Architects’ Journal Future Reception competitions among other architectural prizes. He enjoys all areas of design and is currently designing his own line of furniture.

Shukti Sahni joined Barr Gazetas in 2021 as an Architectural Assistant Part 2. She was previously at Sheppard Robson where she mostly worked on delivery stages of residential projects.

Shukti graduated from the Architectural Association, London with Masters in Architecture in Housing and Urbanism where she developed an interest within housing and urban design scale projects. Her design intervention focused on collective living in London, investigating the intricacies of urban transformation and contemporary living through an analysis of communal life across a distributed scale, starting from within the building and then expanding outwards to accommodate its surroundings.

Shukti also has 2 years work experience designing residential buildings and family bungalows, along with site supervision for interior projects in Mumbai. She completed her five year Bachelors Degree in Architecture from School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi.

Apart from Architecture, Shukti also gained a Bachelors Degree in Bharatnatyam (the oldest form of Classical Dance).

Simon Scarlett joined Barr Gazetas from Wilkinson Eyre in 2015 having previously worked and studied in Milan. A keen filmmaker, Simon takes a very visual, three-dimensional approach to design, with a focus on narrative and user experience.

Simon has previously worked on a number of international projects with experiences ranging from large, infrastructural and high-rise schemes in North America; to residential developments in Europe and Africa; as well as a number of smaller scale refurbishments and new-builds in rural and urban Britain.

Sydne Langbridge joined Barr Gazetas in 2018 as an Architectural Designer. At Barr Gazetas she has been involved in a number of projects of varying scales, most recently she enjoyed working procurement of a design guide for bespoke turnkey offices.

Prior to Barr Gazetas, Sydne gained experience in high end residential and educational projects with a special interest in Heritage and bespoke design. A particular highlight was working on the new media centre for the College of Magic in Cape Town.

Sydne graduated with a Master’s degree in Architecture from the University of Cape Town and registered with as a professional Architect in South Africa before relocating to London.

Sydne enjoys exploring London and all it has to offer as well as painting with oils in her free time.

Tom Riddell-Webster joined Barr Gazetas in 2020 as a Part 2 Architectural Assistant after graduating from Westminster University with distinction. His thesis project, nominated for the AJ Student Prize 2020, explored the effects of Globalisation on Hanoi city, before using the 1000 year old Vietnamese tradition of Kite flying as a vehicle for cultural reconstruction.

Prior to Barr Gazetas Tom has three years of experience at Foster + Partners where he has worked on a wide range of projects from Alabama’s Global Institute for Freedom and Justice, to JP Morgan’s headquarters in New York.

Tom Sykes joined Barr Gazetas in 2020 as an Architect. After graduating with a distinction from Northumbria University, Tom moved to London and completed his professional diploma at Westminster University in 2016. He has since worked on a variety of projects in residential, cultural, and commercial design as a lead project architect. Tom’s first-hand experience in London commercial design has led to a number of completed projects, which have allowed him to widen his knowledge and skillsets.

Tom has a keen interest in façades, carefully selected materials and graphic design. He believes in good communication and strives to collaborate with others to deliver refreshing ideas.

Other than design, Tom is a passionate musician and often performs as a lead guitar player in a disco & funk band.

Tzi Man joined Barr Gazetas as an Architect in 2021.

Urko Gorostizaga joined Barr Gazetas in 2018 as an Architect. He graduated from the Architecture University of Alcalá and he spent a year at University of Technology in Wrocław, Poland, where he gained skills within the heritage conservation field. His previous experience includes residential, public realm and restoration projects in UK and Spain.

Urko is interested in the integration of new technologies with design and the new shapes and experiences they can create. He particularly enjoys furniture design and art.

Yana Shymanovich joined Barr Gazetas in 2021 as an Architectural Designer.

Zurine Alonso joined Barr Gazetas in 2016 as an Architect. She graduated from the Architecture School of San Sebastian in Spain, having also spent a year at La Sapienza University in Rome, where she gained skills in maintenance and restoration of classical architecture.

Zurine has worked on several of our commercial projects, including Power Road Studios, and is leading the refurbishment and extension of Grain House, a block of five historic buildings in Covent Garden.

She is interested in combining contemporary interventions within historical buildings. Her interests also include interior and product design.