We are a close-knit studio of talented RIBA Chartered Architects and passionate, detail orientated interior designers.
Spotting a gap in the market for a truly integrated architecture & interior design practice, Jennifer established The Vawdrey House in 2012. Bringing both design disciplines together at the concept stage Jennifer & her team create spaces which work from the inside out.
With a BA in Interior Design and a RIBA Professional Practice Part 3, Jennifer combines her love for design and architecture to find highly creative solutions that make the most of buildings. With experience in everything from new-builds to listed heritage buildings, Jenny leads a highly experienced team of designers that consistently deliver exciting and unusual residential and commercial buildings, that often go on to win industry awards.
Before establishing The Vawdrey House, Jenny worked as a Director at MoreySmith where her commercial work won design awards for clients such as EMI and Sony Music. She also worked on high-end international residential projects.
A RIBA Chartered Architect & a BA Interior Architecture graduate, Ian brings a refreshing passion for blending both disciplines at the outset of every project, considering how architecture and structure will impact on the mood, look & feel of a space.
Ian’s expertise and knowledge of construction techniques, combined with a rigorous attention to detail ensures his multi-disciplinary team are well placed to deliver highly tailored homes & commercial spaces that exceed expectations.
Prior to joining The Vawdrey House, Ian was a Senior team leader at ArchitecturePLB developing projects for education clients including University College London & London School of Economics. Ian worked alongside the world renowned, Florien Beigel on the creation of the London Metropolitan School of Arts. Having honed his negotiation and project management skills keeping large scale projects to budget and on-time, Ian brings these invaluable skills to all The Vawdrey House's projects.
A RIBA Chartered Architect, with a background at ArchitecturePLB, Stephen has expertise in large scale sustainable, commercial architecture. Understanding varied construction methods, including Passivhaus, Stephen strives to incorporate meaningful local materials & circular sourcing into projects.
A founding member of The Vawdrey House, Sophie oversees the design team bringing her trademark energy & creativity to projects. With a BA in Interior Design & Environmental
Architecture, Sophie develops unique furniture packages, styles projects & loves sourcing trips to antique fairs & French brocantes!
Jack is a talented RIBA Part II architectural assistant with over eight years experience. He is highly proficient when it comes to architectural detailing and loves hand drawing.
Amy hails from Alabama and has been a resident in the UK since studying her master's degree in Architecture and Urban Design. Passionate about sustainable and holistic design, Amy has extensive experience in high-end residential and hospitality projects. She has previously won the International Design Awards, and recently was awarded a Global Talent visa.
Ana studied Product & Industrial Design at University before working as a kitchen designer in Spain. A creative to her core, Ana is now adding Landscape Design to her portfolio too. A strong advocate for the connection between good design & positive mental health, Ana favours using natural materials to create spaces, both inside and out.
In true Vawdrey House style, Joanna graduated with a 1st In Architecture from Oxford
Brookes University, holds a RIBA Part 1 as well as an Interior Design Diploma.
Blending both disciplines from the outset, Joanna takes a holistic approach,
designing a complete solution from start to finish.
Graduating from Chelsea College of Art, with a 1st in Interior Design, Amelia’s dissertation focussed on neurodiversity & its relation to the built environment. Amelia enjoys working in a fast-paced environment & her high level design eye & attention to detail is already making its mark on some exciting projects.
Stefanie is a RIBA Chartered Architect who is passionate about the creative re-use of existing buildings. She has extensive experience working with Grade I & II listed buildings & her sensitive approach to contexts has allowed her to modernise old buildings in a sustainable way.
A graduate of Central St. Martins, Thomas is a highly creative designer with a deep interest in domestic architecture of all scales. He has become our in-house dressing room expert with the best wardrobe in the business!
A graduate of The University of Warwick, Michele has extensive B2B & B2C marketing & PR experience, Michele spent several years working internationally at The Economist Group. Now a consultant specialising in design & construction related business, Michele supports The Vawdrey House with marketing & commercial direction.
We are always looking for enthusiastic Designers & Architects to join our growing team at a junior or mid-level in our Sussex studio. If you have a passion for design, creative flair with strong technical & presentation skills we would love to hear from you. Applicants should be confident with clients & contractors, happy juggling the demands of multiple projects and keen to take on responsibility and develop their design career.
Please get in touch with a CV & PDF portfolio to studio@thevawdreyhouse.com
Keeping both the directors and the studio running efficiently, Emily has proven herself invaluable since joining the team. With a bachelor's degree in Photography and a creative by trade, she has a fantastic eye for detail, managing not only our website and socials, but putting the finishing touches on our imagery. We're yet to find anything she can't handle!
