Takero Shimazaki Architects

Takero graduated from the University of Wales, Cardiff and The Bartlett School of Architecture, London. Having previously worked for Itsuko Hasegawa Atelier, Richard Rogers Partnership and Alison and Peter Smithson, he co-founded t-sa with Yuli Toh in 1996. He taught at the Architectural Association between 2010 and 2015 and is an external examiner at Cambridge and Cardiff. He currently runs Diploma Unit 8 at The Cass, London Metropolitan University.

takero@t-sa.co.uk

Jennifer having graduated from Dublin Institute of Technology, worked for an architecture and masterplanning practice in Dublin. She has been an integral part of t-sa since participating in t-sa’s research workshop, t-sa forum following her degree. She is involved with guiding the direction and delivery of t-sa’s ongoing works, bringing a strong aesthetic, precision and detail to each project. She has become a lead designer in the team and a credit in the development of the practice.

jennifer@t-sa.co.uk

Cécile graduated from École d’Architecture in Marne-la-Vallée, France before moving to the UK in 2011. She completed her professional qualifications at the University of Westminster.  Prior to joining t-sa in 2018 she worked in several practices in Switzerland and London, where she worked on the delivery of several projects, ranging from residential extensions, retail refurbishment and a large student halls of residence in Cambridge. She is currently leading the development and delivery of cultural, commercial and heritage projects, focusing on their materiality and detailed expression.

cecile@t-sa.co.uk

josh@t-sa.co.uk

Daniel completed his BSc, MArch, and PGDip at the Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University. Before joining t-sa, Daniel contributed to a variety of significant cultural, public, and residential projects, gaining expertise in concept design, technical delivery, and low-carbon design. At t-sa, Daniel continues to explore his interest in an architectural material language that is tactile, evocative, and bio-based.

daniel@t-sa.co.uk

Oli completed his diploma at the School of Architecture & Design, London Metropolitan University where he was awarded the prize for best overall portfolio. Prior to that, he studied at the Accademia di Architettura in Mendrisio, Switzerland and the University of Cambridge, where he received the RIBA East Award and was nominated for the RIBA Bronze President’s Medal. Before joining t-sa, Oli worked for practices in both London and Antwerp on a range of public and private projects. His particular interest lies in architecture of re-use and the design of interventions which respond to both sensitive and complex urban conditions.

oli@t-sa.co.uk

Joshua graduated from the University of Cambridge before completing a postgraduate scholarship at the Royal Drawing School and his masters at the London Metropolitan University. He has specialised experience working on the delivery of projects in listed and historically sensitive contexts. Alongside practice he maintains a practice of drawing and printmaking which informs his design approach.

joshua.b@t-sa.co.uk

Lily studied at the University of Sheffield before gaining her Diploma from London Metropolitan University where she chaired the Architectural Society. Before joining t-sa Lily worked for practices in London on a range of projects including social and affordable housing schemes as well as public and private cultural projects in urban conditions. Her professional work has also cultivated an enduring interest and experience in Architectural Communications. Lily continues to explore the potential of re-use to provide generous architecture in her contribution to projects in the UK and internationally.

lily@t-sa.co.uk

Jonathan graduated from the University of Cambridge before completing his master’s degree at London Metropolitan University, where his work received the RIBA London Postgraduate Award for Best Architectural Detail, Best History and Theory Essay Prize and a nomination for the AJ Student Prize. Prior to joining t-sa, Jonathan worked on a range of public and private schemes in rural Wales, including national cultural institution projects.

jonathan@t-sa.co.uk

Steve completed his diploma at the School of Art, Architecture and Design at London Metropolitan University. Prior to joining t-sa he undertook 2 years practical, on-site experience working for a masonry subcontractor in the South East, participating in the manufacturing and construction phase of building design at a variety of scales across multiple residential projects.

steve@t-sa.co.uk

Sam completed his master’s degree at the University of Cambridge where his project received the Postgraduate Prize and a nomination for the AJ Student Prize. Prior to that, he studied at Sheffield Hallam University where he was nominated for the RIBA Bronze President’s Medal. Before joining t-sa, Sam worked for a practice in Lincolnshire on a number of new and historic, public and residential projects with an emphasis on sensitivity and sustainability.

Anton completed a Masters Degree on the history of European Neoclassical architecture at Moscow State University. He has worked as an art critic for various magazines and in 2008 launched 1064 ° Goldsmiths Guild, a creative agency working on book design, installations, films and jewellery. Since moving to London in 2012 he studied architecture at the Architectural Association and is currently working as a freelance architectural designer, collaborating with Strelka Institute.