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Our talented and diverse team of experienced architects, technicians and support are united by their passion for delivering excellence.

The studio comprises a wide range of expertise, skills and specialisms including advanced BIM, façade engineering, timber construction and sustainability.

We take a pro-active approach to developing our team through a formal and informal programme of mentoring, training and on-site experience.

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Abdel Mohamed
Architectural Assistant
Adam Carling
Associate
Alexia Philippou
Architect
Alice Cheung
Architect
Amanda O’Neill
Senior Architect
Ana Rodriguez Anguita
Senior Architect
Andrew Roberts
Senior Architectural Technologist
Andrew Webster
Associate
Antuan Creary
Architectural Technologist
Baljit Kaur
Architect
Barry Cho
Senior Associate
Carolina Rodrigues Steiner
Architect
Cecilia Gorla
Senior Architect
Charlie Staniforth
Senior Technologist
Chris Vella
Senior Associate
Craig McLeish
Senior Architect
Daniel Stoyanov
Architectural Student
Darren Clark
Systems Administrator
Darren Ghanie
Associate
Diego Andres Pacheco-Bloch
Associate
Dominic Lindsey
Architectural Technologist
Elena Prousalidou
Senior Architect
Fabio Petrella
Senior Architect
Francesca Melis
Associate
Frank Trebeljahr
International Accountant
Freddie Cottis
Director - IT Strategy and Innovation
Galit Seligmann
Senior Architect
Gordon McQuade
Director
Grace Cattermole
Architect
Guadalupe Ferrera
Associate
Hasan Abbas
Architect
Jagjeet Kumar
Architectural Assistant
James Atha
Director
James Goldsby
Associate - BIM Lead
James Poulin
Senior Architectural Assistant
Jemma Gill
Associate Director
Jennifer Asiedu
Architectural Assistant
Jeremy Williamson
Associate Director
Joe Roper
Associate
Johan Visser
Architectural Assistant
Lauren Gianinazzi
Senior Architect
Leonardo Ilari
Architect
Maria Perez Vera
Architectural Designer
Matteo Frongia
Architect
Monique Roper
Senior Architectural Technician
Patrycja Mis
Senior Architect
Paula Ferrao
Associate
Penny Merlin-Woods
Document Controller
Petula Keogh
Project Accountant
Phill Durrans
Director
Ralph Kanfer
Associate Director
Robin Hayes
Associate
Rolando Hernandez
Senior Architectural Technician
Rupert Burwash
International Systems Manager
Sandra Taylor
Marketing & Communications Manager
Sara Racic
Architectural Assistant
Shaylin Naidu
Architectural Technologist
Shayne Quiseo
Architect
Siu Liu
Senior Architect
Sophia Johnson
Senior BIM Co-ordinator
Stephen Alden
Associate
Susana Mitjans Rodriguez
Architect
Thomas Deckker
Senior Architect
Tony Barkwith
Group Finance Director
Viqui Sanchez
Associate
Wilf Sinclair
Associate Director
Wolfgang Frese
Associate
Yvonne Mathurin
Associate - Head of HR

Abdel Mohamed

Architectural Assistant
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Adam Carling

Associate

Adam is an experienced senior technologist with a wealth of technical knowledge on all aspects of building design and construction, and particular expertise in large, complex residential and commercial projects.

He has a particular focus on bespoke project elements including high-end interiors, joinery, finishes and product design. Most recently he has worked on the technical packages for high-end residential project 48 Carey Street, the mixed-use Vulcan Wharf scheme and n2 Nova in Victoria.

Adam is a pragmatic and collaborative design team coordinator. He is a member of our projects standards group and plays a key role in maintaining the quality and consistency of our outputs, leads on CAD training and inductions, and mentoring our younger staff to make sure we get things right first time.

Adam is also a member of our R&D group, researching and disseminating knowledge on new building technologies and products and compliance.

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Alexia Philippou

Architect
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Alice Cheung

Architect
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Amanda O’Neill

Senior Architect

Amanda is a senior architect with over 20 years’ experience delivering complex projects from concept to completion in the UK and overseas.

She has worked across a range of building types including commercial offices in the City of London, healthcare projects for public and private clients, schools and higher education facilities and high-end residential projects.

She is a highly competent architect with a strong ability to lead on design team management, technical and spatial design, specification writing and coordination of the design during the construction phase.

On all delivery projects, Amanda champions design objectives finding appropriate technical and construction solutions that adhere to the original ambition and intent. She has a keen interest in digital design research and development, leveraging the benefits of BIM across projects.

Amanda has worked extensively on the delivery of the external envelopes on both new and existing buildings, most recently at Hammersmith and Fulham Civic Campus, a project demanding high levels of sensitivity to heritage and the integration of new and old fabric.

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Ana Rodriguez Anguita

Senior Architect

As a Senior Architect, Ana is experienced at providing an integrated service from design through to execution. She is particularly skilled in delivering large, high-end urban developments and leads on a number of key areas at Veretec including the preparation of technical details and specifications. She is skilled at design team coordination, providing detailed and efficient communication between the client and contractor.

She is responsible for a number of complex interior packages including those on Hammersmith & Fulham Civic Campus, a high-quality reimaging of the Town Hall and surrounding spaces by RSHP. The project requires exceptional co-ordination and precision, as well as a respect for heritage and the agility and adaptability needed when working with existing buildings.

Prior to joining our team, Ana worked at a number of leading architectural practices including Farshid Moussavi Architecture. She worked as design manager for Spanish architecture practice Empty, leading on the interiors packages for the construction of Embassy Gardens at Nine Elms and. At ACME, she oversaw the delivery of the Swansea Bay Masterplan which included an arena, park and pedestrian footbridge

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Andrew Roberts

Senior Architectural Technologist
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Andrew Webster

Associate

Andrew has over 20 years’ experience, working on award-winning buildings in the commercial office and student residential sectors. He has extensive experience designing and delivering both new build and refurbishment projects through all stages of the development process. He also has a keen interest in masterplanning, looking at how best to maximise the development potential of complex sites at early stages, and providing creative design solutions through consultation and planning.

Andrew leads on project quality and efficiency, with a particular focus on sustainability. His diligence ensures that co-ordinated design is delivered on time, budget and to the highest quality. He is currently working on One Museum Street, a mixed use project with a 19 story commercial tower.

Prior to joining Veretec, Andrew worked at Aukett Swanke where he was responsible for the technical design and delivery of a wide range of complex projects, including EQ, a 200,000sqft new build commercial development in Bristol which won a BCO Regional award, and Verde SW1, a 280,000sqft commercial refurbishment for Tishman Speyer in Victoria, London.

Andrew is a member of our internal Project Standards group, improving technical ability across the practice, and the implementation of internal project audits as part of our Quality Assurance systems.

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Antuan Creary

Architectural Technologist
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Baljit Kaur

Architect
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Barry Cho

Senior Associate

Barry is a creative problem-solver. As a Senior Associate, he takes an active practice-wide role in championing design quality and internal knowledge share.

Barry co-leads our sustainability group exploring low-carbon initiatives in construction and delivery, and also leads our R&D group with a focus on new ways of working, construction techniques and industry collaboration. He is also training to becoming one of our qualified Building Safety Act Principal Designers.

Barry has particular expertise in facades and building envelopes.  Prior to joining us in 2023 he worked at AHMM for over 12 years, where he led design teams and contractors delivering complex, new build commercial schemes, and was responsible for delivering the unitised curtain wall facades at Derwent London’s Soho Place.

Barry is excited by the opportunities to influence a rapidly changing industry. He is a member of ACAN (Architects Climate Action Network) and participates in a number of industry sustainability forums with a particular interest in the need to reduce carbon in Category A fit-outs.

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Carolina Rodrigues Steiner

Architect
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Cecilia Gorla

Senior Architect
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Charlie Staniforth

Senior Technologist

Charlie has over 14 years’ experience as an architectural technologist working in a wide range of sectors including residential, senior living, hospitality and commercial. He joins Veretec having spent 3 years at Studio Moren, and is currently working on the ambitious residential scheme at Holloway Park.

Charlie specialises in the production and coordination of BIM models and Revit drawing packages and is motivated by a desire to improve overall efficiencies and maximise team outputs.

He is a strong team member and trouble-shooter and, having acquired extensive Revit knowledge over the past 10 years, mentors and offers Revit support to colleagues. Charlie enjoys being part of a collaborative process, resolving project challenges to arrive at a successful project outcome.

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Chris Vella

Senior Associate

Chris has over 30 years multi-disciplinary industry experience and has worked in all major areas of practice, from projects to operations and business management, holding senior positions within a variety of organisations.

Chris has worked as an architect and project manager on projects at all scales including new build and refurb, transport and infrastructure projects, and culturally significant and listed buildings. Experienced in working with Tier 1 contractors, he has a deep understanding of delivery challenges and is skilled at finding creative and cost-effective solutions.

He has particular expertise in large, complex urban sites in the residential, commercial, retail, hotel and rail sectors, and is currently working on our RAM Brewery project in Wandsworth, which will include a 34 storey tower

Chris is part of our senior management team and is a champion of professional education, mentoring Part 3 students.

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Craig McLeish

Senior Architect

Craig is a versatile senior architect who has worked across a range of sectors and at a variety of scales and has particular expertise in delivering large, complex, mixed-use projects.

Prior to joining Veretec, Craig worked at practices including Rolfe Judd, where he worked on a number of complex mixed-use schemes including Twickenham Gateway, and Darling Associates where he was project architect for Building C of the Eden Campus, a major, mixed-use development in Kingston for Anglo-Dutch consumer goods company Unilever.

Craig studied at the University of Edinburgh and the Bartlett.

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Daniel Stoyanov

Architectural Student
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Darren Clark

Systems Administrator

Darren Ghanie

Associate

Darren has over 15 years’ experience working on complex refurbishment and new build projects through all stages of the design and delivery.

His exceptional technical knowledge and communication skills means he is particularly adept at design team co-ordination and client liaison, managing client expectations and aspirations from early stage design through to delivery.

Darren is technically proficient, able to contribute to design solutions in a fast-paced environment and diligently review construction processes and site activities. He is currently working in a client monitoring role at the complex and ambitious Project Apple for UCB, where he is responsible for reviewing technical information for compliance and quality.

Darren is a member of our in house R&D group looking at innovation in construction, and our QA group, where he takes a lead on health and safety, and the implementation of construction regulations. He is also a member of multi-disciplinary industry forum DIOHAS (Design Initiatives in Health and Safety), meeting regularly to develop and benchmark best practice.

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Diego Andres Pacheco-Bloch

Associate

Diego joins our senior team bringing a wealth of experience from previous practices including AHMM and Fletcher Priest.

He has worked across a wide range of sectors, and on projects ranging from new builds to refurbishments and listed buildings. He specialises in leading large, complex schemes and masterplans, and has been project architect on schemes including 2023 RIBA Award winning Park Central West at Elephant and Castle, (with AHMM), One Lothbury and the award winning Tyneside Cinema in Newcastle (with Fletcher Priest).

Diego originally studied in Colombia and went on to do a Masters in Industrial Design at Central St Martins before validating his studies and qualifying as an Architect in the UK. He is fluent in Spanish, German and English.

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Dominic Lindsey

Architectural Technologist
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Elena Prousalidou

Senior Architect

Elena is qualified both as an architect and as a civil engineer and brings a unique, holistic perspective to Veretec which combines design expertise with a deep understanding of the structural aspects of built form. She is currently leading on the façade package for 50 Berkeley Street, a sensitive refurbishment and extension of an existing commercial building in Mayfair.

Elena has over 15 years’ experience in a wide variety of sectors including commercial, residential, infrastructure and science. Her first UK job at Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates introduced her to the thrill of being involved in high-profile large-scale projects. She has since worked in many London based practises, including Sheppard Robson, Perkins + Will and Apt. Elena has over 12 years’ experience working with BIM and Revit on a range of complex, large-scale projects.

She studied in Greece at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and then in the UK at Imperial College and UCL, where she obtained an MSc. and an MRes. in Adaptive Architecture & Computation. She is passionate about the growing role that tech can play in both design and construction, continuing to explore the potential of digital tools and AI in the AEC industry.

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Fabio Petrella

Senior Architect

Fabio has extensive experience in the hospitality and residential sectors, working on a number of large, complex schemes in London. Skilled in both design and delivery, Fabio has a keen interest in the day-to-day challenges of construction, and in collaborating closely with client and contractor to resolve on-site challenges.

He is currently co-ordinating the design team as internal project lead on London Dock, a 364-home residential scheme for St George. Prior to joining Veretec, Fabio spent three and a half years as project architect at Studio Moren where he worked on the design and delivery of schemes including the concrete clad Hampton by Hilton in London’s Waterloo and the Hilton Olympia, a 905-key hotel in Kensington featuring a distinctive red-brick façade that reinterprets the modern mansion block.

Fabio studied architecture in Italy and at the Bartlett, London.

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Francesca Melis

Associate

Francesca joined Veretec as an Associate in 2023. Francesca brings a methodical and rigorous approach to coordination, leading on the later stages of design and construction to ensure that design quality is maintained throughout.  She is working on a range of projects including Wandsworth Mills, a complex urban scheme encompassing a variety of façade treatments, materials and construction methods.

Having worked in BIM environments for over 12 years, Francesca is a key member of our Project Standards group, helping to establish and embed our practice-wide standards, and looking to balance the compliance-focussed nature of construction with innovation and creativity.

Francesca has a Masters in Architecture and Housing Design and over 20 years’ experience working within the residential sector. Prior to joining Veretec Francesca worked on a number of complex medium and large-scale mixed-use and residential schemes both in Italy and the UK, including Montgomery Wharf in Brentford with BM3 architects.

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Frank Trebeljahr

International Accountant

Frank leads Veretec financial matters and is instrumental in our management reporting, forecasting and project control.

He works closely alongside the Directors, Management Team and Group Finance Director and is integral to our operational strategies including HR, IT and studio development initiatives.

Frank relocated to the UK from Germany in 2008 and originally joined the Aukett Swanke Group to support overseas investments with budgeting, financial planning, annual audits and reporting.

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Freddie Cottis

Director - IT Strategy and Innovation

Freddie has overall responsibility for IT strategy and innovation.  He is responsible for investigating growth and expansion opportunities and their subsequent integration between Veretec operations and the Aukett Swanke Group environment.

Freddie also has a keen focus on exploring how technology can drive innovation, collaboration and excellence throughout every aspect of our Studio.

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Galit Seligmann

Senior Architect

Galit is a senior architect with 20 years’ experience delivering projects from post-planning stage through to completion in sectors including residential, commercial, education, civic and heritage.

She is an adaptable and pragmatic architect with the ability to see the bigger picture as well as hone in on the relevant details.

Galit is skilled at job running and is currently leading on the complex interiors packages at Hammersmith and Fulham Civic Campus, co-ordinating a number of sub-contractors to deliver on RSHP’s ambitious and high quality design. She is a collaborative and enthusiastic design team member, and works hard to develop strong working relationships which she believes are the key to project success.

Prior to joining Veretec, Galit worked for many years at major residential-led architectural practices, including Pollard Thomas Edwards and Levitt Bernstein, where she worked as project lead on large-scale housing regeneration projects, including the award-winning Packington Estate in Islington.

Galit is a keen photographer and a member of our internal marketing group, where she contributes to the creative direction of project photography.

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Gordon McQuade

Director

As a Director at Veretec, Gordon shares overall responsibility for the leadership of the studio, managing all strategic business planning, development and implementation.

Gordon also leads on Veretec’s sustainability strategy. He oversees the practice’s sustainability group looking at ways to positively impact environmental agendas, particularly in the construction phase. Gordon was Director in charge of the practice’s Nova project, which had targeted WELL-enabled and BREEAM Excellent in design, but once delivered attained WELL-certified and BREEAM Outstanding.

Prior to joining Veretec, Gordon spent several years in Hong Kong gaining expertise and new perspectives on emerging trends in large commercial schemes, and in the adaptation of British Standards for international projects. He continues to lead large  multi-disciplinary teams on complex mixed-use developments and has contributed to the British Council of Offices specifications.

Gordon’s approach is highly-collaborative and based on his belief that project success is underpinned by positive and open working relationships. He is passionate about education and mentoring within the industry and improving access to careers in the built environment, and is a member of the RIBA ‘s Student Mentoring Programme.

 

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Grace Cattermole

Architect
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Guadalupe Ferrera

Associate

Lupe joined Veretec in 2023 and brings over a decade of experience delivering new-build urban residential scheme and office fit-outs. She is a lead on the practice’s Stage 4 and 5 audit work, carried out on behalf of clients or contractors and is currently working on a range of projects including at Grafton Street, a new premium retail building on Bond Street for Yves St Laurent.

Lupe is an active member of the practice’s CPD and events group, and a member of the sustainability group, where she champions the role of POEs in helping to achieve the targets set out in the RIBA’s 2030 challenge.

Prior to joining us she worked at Hutchinson and Partners where she worked on the delivery phase of 101 Camley Street, a large, mixed-use development in Kings Cross featuring beautiful and complex facades comprising sustainable Ultima bricks.

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Hasan Abbas

Architect
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Jagjeet Kumar

Architectural Assistant
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James Atha

Director

James is passionate about buildings and design and combines his leadership role with a commitment towards collaboration and innovation to ensure projects are successfully realised.

He has a successful track record in delivering large, complex and multi-phased projects including residential, commercial office, mixed-use, retail, leisure and transport schemes both in the UK and abroad and is primarily engaged in establishing and maintaining client and consultant relationships.

At Veretec, James shares overall responsibility for the studio and Leadership Team, as well as managing all strategic business planning, development and implementation.

James is member of the Aukett Swanke Group UK Board.

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James Goldsby

Associate - BIM Lead

James is a highly skilled BIM specialist, passionate about the role of digital technology in designing the built environment efficiently, and its potential to deliver more successful outcomes for clients and building users.

He is an experienced architect, and has led teams on a variety of high profile and complex projects in sectors including commercial, residential, mixed-use developments and government and civic buildings.

As BIM lead at Veretec, James provides expertise across all projects and is responsible for the development and implementation of our BIM strategy, standards & protocols, including training across the studio. He also contributes to our internal training and R&D groups, upskilling our team to champion the seamless, practice-wide integration of BIM as part of our design approach.

James is a forward- thinking designer, keen to anticipate and embrace advances in technology, including AI and MMC, and to educate others in order to collectively explore the wider potential of digital tools within the industry.

James previously worked in BIM leadership roles for both architectural and construction companies, including MACE group and Fletcher Priest. He participates in a number of industry-wide groups focussed on DFMA (design for manufacture and assembly), and the potential of digital design to help reduce carbon.

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James Poulin

Senior Architectural Assistant

James is a highly experienced architect with a proven track-record in coordinating and delivering large and complex commercial office, residential and educational projects.

He has a positive and collaborative approach to project delivery, adept at managing and delivering on client expectations and design ambition. James is a resourceful problem-solver using a combination of technical know-how and creative flair to overcome design challenges.

He has particular expertise in the design and delivery of façades, working at the interface of visual appearance and technical performance. He led on the external envelope package for the award-winning n2 project, working closely with engineers to devise the access strategy and external stair for its unique green roof.

Prior to joining Veretec, James worked at Scott Brownrigg collaborating with contractors Galliford Try to develop an innovative and cost-effective modular solution for a portfolio of education projects. He has worked extensively in the States delivering large scale commercial office buildings in Tennessee and Texas.

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Jemma Gill

Associate Director

Jemma is an experienced and dedicated architect with experience in the successful delivery of large-scale retail, leisure and residential developments in the UK and abroad.

She is project lead at residential scheme Holloway Park, where her exceptional leadership skills, collaborative approach and pragmatic approach to meeting programme and budget, have contributed to the highly successful design development and delivery.

As a member of our Leadership Team, Jemma heads up the training and development group, including mentoring and appraisals, internal knowledge share, site visits and a CPD programme focussed on wide range of skills including leadership and presentation.

Jemma has a proven track record in leading large residential projects, retail schemes and intricate cut and carve projects, including The Bullring. Bluewater and the St David’s Centre. Prior to joining Veretec, she worked at Benoy, and on a variety of schemes in the Middle East which gave her experience on accelerated schemes and co-ordinating globally dispersed design teams.

She is an active champion of women in construction, and a member of a range of industry groups and forums focussed on the development and visibility of women in the industry.

 

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Jennifer Asiedu

Architectural Assistant
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Jeremy Williamson

Associate Director

Jeremy is a senior architect with over 25 years’ experience working on the delivery stages for new build and refurbishment workplace developments, hotel, residential and retail developments.

Over a wide career he has developed additional expertise in areas including technical compliance, risk management and health & safety.

He performs a variety of roles at Veretec, overseeing project work and tender documentation, conducting audits and reviews and heading up the Client Monitoring Team. He has a particular interest in construction technology and project delivery services, working with specialist contractors on the technical design of bespoke unitised precast and curtainwall façades.

As a member of the management team, Jeremy is responsible for ensuring that projects are appropriately resourced and regularly audited. He leads our project standards group and is a member of our QA group, reporting monthly on technical project reviews and ensuring that procedures and processes are adhered to.

Prior to joining Veretec, Jeremy was part of the senior team at Grid architects,  responsible for technical reviews and delivering large scale residential projects including The Residence at Nine elms, and Repton Gardens at Wembley.

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Joe Roper

Associate

Joe has experience in a wide variety of projects and sectors designed and delivered in both the UK and Australia.

He has developed an expertise in working with timber, and a research-based design approach to the material, championing its potential in construction based on a deep understanding of its properties and performance.

At Veretec he has led on two projects that have driven innovation in the use of timber; EXPO Pavilion 2020 by Es Devlin, featuring a dynamic façade of radially set-out, cross-laminated timber blades incorporating LED displays; and the collaborative hub at Project Apple for UCB designed by Heatherwick Studio.

Joe previously worked as a joiner, like his father before him. He is passionate about resolving complicated and intricate details and has given CPDs on the subject as well as spoken at timber conferences. He is a member of our internal R&D group, focussing on the material in construction. Joe also mentors our apprentices and contributes to our training and development group.

Joe is an excellent communicator, building the quality relationships with design team members that are essential to interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative endeavour.

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Johan Visser

Architectural Assistant
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Lauren Gianinazzi

Senior Architect
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Leonardo Ilari

Architect
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Maria Perez Vera

Architectural Designer
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Matteo Frongia

Architect
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Monique Roper

Senior Architectural Technician

As a senior architectural technician, Monique has a rigorous and detailed approach to coordination and performance, and leads on the management and delivery of project packages.

Her technical expertise and exceptional attention to detail and quality have been developed across a wide range of project typologies including mixed-use and luxury residential developments, later-living and extra care schemes and a number of commercial developments across London. She has worked on a number of specialist amenity packages including basement swimming pools, spas and libraries

She is residential lead on the London Dock project, becoming adept at the highly specific processes and design input required by St George, and anticipating within the early stages of design, opportunities to maximise the project’s marketing potential.

Monique is a member of our QA group, responsible for the technical inductions for new staff and actively involved in ongoing training.

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Patrycja Mis

Senior Architect

Patrycja has over ten years of industry experience, specialising in high-end residential and mixed-use projects. She combines technical expertise with a strong focus on client satisfaction, able to manage complex designs and coordinate with various stakeholders.

Often involved in the earlier stages of design, Patrycja is experienced in managing projects from RIBA stage 3 onwards to ensure that projects meet both aesthetic standards and regulatory requirements. She has extensive knowledge of building regulations in both the UK and Poland and is competent in navigating complex legal and technical requirements across a wide range of projects.

She is currently working on our London Dock project for St George, with a focus on internal design, collaborating closely with the client to develop a strong understanding of their specific processes and design requirements.

Patrycja is a member of our Events Group and regularly attends events such as London Build Expo to understand the latest developments in construction. Prior to joining Veretec, she worked at aca studios where she led on a number of residential projects from concept to completion and was part of the project team on large scale developments such as Wickside, a 500+ residential led scheme.

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Paula Ferrao

Associate

Paula is an experienced architect with a technical focus and extensive knowledge of a variety of building types.

Since joining Veretec, Paula has specialised in the design and delivery of residential projects. She previously worked on projects at Vulcan Wharf and Regent’s House, and is currently leading a team on the £170m Holloway Park development, a new neighbourhood on a 10 acre site.

Paula is a qualified architect in both the UK and Portugal where she originally studied, and is dedicated to producing excellent architecture whilst nurturing positive relationships with both clients and contractors. Prior to joining Veretec she worked at BPTW, leading on large residential developments in Greenwich.

Paula is an enthusiastic and collaborative team member and a natural problem solver. She is a member of our project standards group, developing practice-wide technical knowledge, and participating in wider industry forums and events on best practice and sustainability.

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Penny Merlin-Woods

Document Controller
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Petula Keogh

Project Accountant
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Phill Durrans

Director

Phill is committed to successful project delivery and his enthusiasm and passion for executive architecture is combined with his ability to interpret the aspirations of both clients and contractors.

He is recognised for design management expertise and has successfully led the design and delivery of many complex mixed-use developments. Prior to joining Veretec, Phill was a Director at Chapman Taylor and was responsible for project delivery within the residential, workplace, leisure, industrial and retail sectors in the UK and internationally and spent three years establishing an architectural and buildings studio  in India for a large UK based multi-disciplinary practice.

Phill is a member of the Aukett Swanke Group UK Board and shares responsibility for leading the studio and its operations.

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Ralph Kanfer

Associate Director

Ralph is a senior designer and member of the leadership team, with over 20 years’ experience.

He is a specialist in large scale commercial and residential projects and has recently led on overseeing the delivery of two projects for developer St George, at London Dock and Wandsworth Mills.

He is experienced at leading design teams from pre-tender through to completion, where his pragmatic and collaborative approach to coordination, encourages best practice and ensures successful project outcomes.

Ralph has a practice-wide role leading on the development and implementation of our project standards and the consistency and quality of our outputs. He is a member of our Revit and CAD group and leads on technical project reviews, ensuring that our teams are well-versed in new industry requirements and compliance issues.

He is a member of industry forum ATLG (Architectural Technical Leads Group), which meets regularly to review rapidly evolving regulations. Ralph is one of a number of the Veretec team currently being trained as a Principal Designer, in line with the requirements of the new Building Safety Act.

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Robin Hayes

Associate

Robin has extensive experience in the design and delivery of major projects in the UK and Europe.

In a diverse career he has worked on both new build and refurbishment projects across a variety of sectors including commercial and residential schemes.  He was recently project lead on the ambitious commercial project, n2 in Victoria.

Robin combines excellent organisational and coordination skills with a collaborative attitude. He adopts a measured approach to problem solving and always seeks to balance good design with appropriate technical solutions. As a senior project lead, Robin is motivated by finding new, and fully compliant, ways to deliver exceptional design.

Robin has also been responsible for delivering on the design intent and exceptional levels of quality required on high-end residential schemes such as 1 Kensington Gardens. Prior to joining Veretec, Robin worked at Aukett Swanke, where he was responsible for the design and delivery of a wide range of complex projects.

Robin is a member of our internal projects standards group, maintaining and improving technical ability across the practice. He also leads on the implementation and internal audits of our QA system ensuring that it is fully understood and executed by our teams.

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Rolando Hernandez

Senior Architectural Technician

As a senior architectural technician, Rolando has extensive experience in the design and delivery of major projects across all sectors including residential, defence, education and healthcare.

Rolando enjoys working within design constraints and regulations to deliver something exceptional. He has a multi-disciplinary background in architectural, civil and structural consultancy and brings to Veretec a comprehensive and detailed understanding of construction, from inception to completion, providing critical project continuity.

He has extensive experience working in BIM level 2 environments, and recently led on the n2 and Holloway Park projects, responsible for the detailing of external packages, and high levels of co-ordination with engineers and design team consultants.

Rolando is a member of both our technical review group and training and development group and plays a leading role in mentoring our teams to become technically proficient. He contributes to our ongoing mentoring and review process and organises staff site visits to improve holistic understanding and knowledge of live construction.

Prior to joining Veretec, Rolando worked for a variety of leading practices including TP Bennet, Broadway Malayan and PRP, delivering high end residential projects.

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Rupert Burwash

International Systems Manager
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Sandra Taylor

Marketing & Communications Manager

Sandra has been with Veretec for ten years and oversees the full range of communications and marketing activities, including bids and fee proposals, graphics, events, awards and social media.

She led on the development of the practice’s website and continues to manage its content.

Sandra established the small team that she now manages, prioritising practice-wide requirements and co-ordinating the outputs of a busy department. Sandra is also responsible for administrating our environmental management and QA accreditation.

Sandra is calm, pragmatic and organised with a deep interest in the creative industries, having previously studied Interior Architecture in Ireland. She is a member of our internal events team, and also our sustainability team.

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Sara Racic

Architectural Assistant
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Shaylin Naidu

Architectural Technologist
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Shayne Quiseo

Architect
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Siu Liu

Senior Architect
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Sophia Johnson

Senior BIM Co-ordinator

Sophia joins Veretec in a specialist BIM role. She has previously worked in BIM co-ordination roles at Eric Parry Architects and DLG Architects and is experienced in BIM level 2.

She is currently working on projects at London Dock and Wandsworth Mill for St George, ensuring the smooth co-ordination of information management for all members of the project team, using the COBie and Uniclass systems.

Sophia is a mentor at the Blueprint for All Charity, they provide opportunities for young people from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds through mentorship and career development in order to create a more inclusive architectural and construction industry.

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Stephen Alden

Associate

Stephen is Veretec’s façades lead. With many years’ broad industry experience, he now specialises in the design, detailing and delivery of external envelopes, and has worked extensively with a range of façade subcontractors.

At Veretec, Stephen has led on façades for individual projects including the multi award-wining Featherstone building by Morris and Co, and AHMM’s Holloway Park, an ambitious and complex project with a wide variety of façades demanding careful detailing, co-ordination and technical resolution to translate design ambition into buildability.

Stephen undertakes a practice-wide role reviewing and developing façade standards across all projects, and is a member of our internal project standards group.

Stephen has just completed a Masters in Façade Engineering at the University of West England, developed in association with the Centre for Window and Cladding Technology. He is a member of the Society of Façade Engineering.

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Susana Mitjans Rodriguez

Architect
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Thomas Deckker

Senior Architect

Thomas is an experienced senior architect who enjoys all aspects of design, delivery and construction.

He has significant experience in commercial and residential projects and particular expertise in façade engineering, cladding and external envelopes working to balance compliance, aesthetics and buildability. He has recently worked on a new live/work typology in East London, and on the ambitious Grafton Street project.

A passionate communicator, Thomas leads the Part 3 study group at Veretec, supplementing formal studies with lively discussion and support. Thomas has taught architecture at the AA, the University of East London and The University of Dundee. Having lived and worked in Brasilia, he writes and talks about the design and history of the city and is an Associate of the Brazil Institute, King’s College London, part of their global outreach programme.

Prior to joining Veretec, Thomas worked for several London practices including John McAslan & Partners, where he led on the design and construction of large housing projects, through from concept to tender, and gained experience in the integration of structure and services in tall buildings.

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Tony Barkwith

Group Finance Director

Tony has been with Veretec as Finance Director since 2019 and is also the Group Finance Director of Aukett Swanke Group PLC. As a Chartered Accountant Tony has extensive experience and knowledge on all matters of financial reporting and systems as well as technical accounting.

Previously Tony worked at Advanced Power UK Ltd, as Financial Controller, where he concentrated on management of European and Group Finance functions, including statutory audits, budgeting, year-end accounting and tax reporting.

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Viqui Sanchez

Associate

Viqui has over 15 years’ experience delivering projects across a variety of sectors including residential and co-living, education and heritage.

She is a highly collaborative architect, bringing exceptional communication and leadership skills to her role as project lead.  She is a skilled BIM co-ordinator, motivated by quality, effective teamworking and successful project outcomes.

Viqui graduated from the University of Seville where she developed an interest in multidisciplinary collaboration and client care. A strategic thinker, she is adept at client liaison and reporting, championing the wider project vision whilst managing the day-to-day co-ordination of the design team.

She is a member of our internal training and development group, where she leads on mentoring and knowledge dissemination. She is currently training to become a Principal Designer, a compliance-specialist role set out in the new Building Safety Act.

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Wilf Sinclair

Associate Director

Wilf is a highly experienced delivery specialist with over 30 years’ experience in the construction industry. He brings a wealth of technical expertise in delivering large scale and higher risk projects across a wide variety of sectors, particularly residential.

Wilf’s approach combines strong design and detailing skills, with robust technical ability and a detailed understanding of construction methods. He has a particular interest in urban projects on complex sites and is currently working on One Museum Street, a new build 19-storey commercial project.

Prior to joining Veretec, Wilf was Technical and Operations director at Architecture Initiative, and Technical Director at Stockwool where he spent 12 years as a project lead and member of the senior management team.  He has previously undertaken the role of Principal Designer and led on Health and Safety issues.

Wilf is a member of Veretec’s management team and internal Project Standards group. He participates in a number of industry-wide forums including the Architectural Technical Leads Group, which champions best practice on matters of compliance.

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Wolfgang Frese

Associate

Wolfgang is a highly skilled senior architect with a wealth of UK and international experience. He has a particular specialism in commercial refurbishment and is currently working on our delivery of 125 Shaftesbury Avenue, a scheme by DSDHA to rejuvenate a huge 1980s office building in London’s West End.

Wolfgang has worked at a number of high profile practices including AHMM, where he worked on schemes at Soho Place, and 61 Oxford Street, Alsop Architects, Alison Brooks and Munckenbeck + Marshall. He also worked at structural engineers Atelier One where he was a member of the façades group.

Wolfgang’s first love was interiors and furniture. He originally trained as a cabinet maker and continues to be fascinated by the use of timber at all scales in buildings, a skill set that he used most recently on the fit out of AHMM’s Google HQ, Berlin.

Wolfgang studied architecture in Stuttgart, Germany and at The Bartlett, UCL. He is a part-time lecturer in technical studies at the Architectural Association, and is a fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

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Yvonne Mathurin

Associate - Head of HR

Yvonne is responsible for HR strategy across the practice alongside wide-ranging employee engagement initiatives. As a key member of the supporting team she develops the HR approach in response to Veretec’s wider organisational needs.

Having worked in HR professional services for over 30 years Yvonne has had experience in a variety of sectors including manufacturing, financial, retail and property development.

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