Archives: Speakers

Ruth Hynes is a Senior Design Researcher within the Research & Innovation team, with a background in architecture and a qualified WELL AP. She has experience in combining qualitative and quantitative research methods to better understand how buildings shape people’s experience. Ruth has experience working on a diverse range of research and design projects, including… Read more »

Victoria is an ambitious, award-winning Architect with a particular interest in inclusive design. She immersed herself into Special Educational Needs design whilst Project Architect for a new-build secondary school catering for students with Autistic Spectrum Condition and/or Social Communication Interaction Difficulties. Having predominantly worked on mainstream schools until this point in her career, Victoria relished… Read more »

I joined Atkins, part of SNC Lavalin Group, to help develop the Education Sector and support the Cardiff office from Bristol. I am an architect with over 25 years’ experience and have a led a broad range of projects from complex alterations and refurbishments to large new buildings in the education, commercial, mixed use and… Read more »

Dylan has worked on a variety of projects across many sectors including, living & communities and the culture sector, his passion lies in the education sector. Dylan is highly skilled at BIM management and has used his expertise on many award-winning projects.  His strengths lie in his attention to detail and working with the design… Read more »

Rupert is an associate architect and leads the architectural team in Birmingham. He has a wealth of education experience, particularly in the transformation of historic buildings into contemporary teaching and learning environments. Rupert has designed several award winning RIBA buildings, as well as being named RIBA West Midlands Architect of the Year 2015.

Since joining the business in 2007, Gareth has become an invaluable member of the team in the Cardiff Studio, he was made an Associate in 2011 and more recently Studio Director and Regional lead for Wales and the South West.  He has played a pivotal role in the success of our Cardiff studio. Gareth has… Read more »

David Judge is Executive Creative Director for Space Zero, specialists in the design of environments. They have completed over 600 projects across the globe and are currently working with Wellington College UK and China on the future of their “school experience”.   A brand experience designer with 26 years in the industry creating award-winning experiences… Read more »

Simon has over 27 years’ experience in the design and construction industry. Prior to joining Atkins, Simon was client side in the delivery of two new secondary schools and one primary school for Monmouthshire County Council through the 21st Century Schools Programme in Wales, he is able to translate educational visions and contemporary thinking into… Read more »

Jon is passionate about sustainable design. Driven by the need to act on the climate emergencies he founded Jon James Studio Architecture, with sustainability as the backbone of our philosophies. The studio is currently working on a number Passivhaus Primary schools and residential schemes. www.jjstudioarchitecture.co.uk. We firmly believe that sustainable design requires consideration at the… Read more »