A British-Indian Architect and Associate Director at London-based practice HFM Architects with over ten years of experience. As current Associate Lecturer at Chelsea College of Arts, and as former Technical Tutor at Central Saint Martins, Design Studio Tutor at Uni. of Brighton, and Sheffield, he focuses on briefs related to culture primarily through the lens of storytelling. Alongside this he leads Narrative Practice, an architectural mentoring and research platform where his current body of research looks at the use of long-term mentoring to promote Architecture within schools to increase diversity.

An Iranian-British designer with an interest for poetry, Persian miniature painting and carpet weaving. This can be seen in her published Blueprint Magazine Masters project titled 'Vertical Gardens of Persia' speaking on the topic of histories and mythologies of Persia. With previous experience from AJ100 practice Formation, she currently works as an Architect for small Colchester-based practice SPD Studio primarily within the residential sector. Alongside practice, she is Postgraduate Mentor for Unit 12 at Uni. of Greenwich giving back to young designers through knowledge sharing and guidance.

A qualified Architectural Designer currently leading his graphic design studio in London. He partners up with small, up-and-coming architectural studios that want to cohesively communicate their services to attract like-minded clients. Most recently, he has been collaborating with Jas Bhalla Works for which he developed a new visual language across physical and online channels. He is currently UG Studio Tutor role at Uni. of Sheffield and is a former Practice Mentor at the Royal College of Arts. As an Architectural Designer, he had gained extensive experience in housing projects at Levitt Bernstein and RCKa focusing on creating meaningful connections with the local communities, putting an emphasis on social value.

Elena is an ARB registered Lithuanian Architect currently working as a Design Manager at Knight Harwood and formerly at large international company Adamson Associates as well as DMWR Architects. She has extensive experience spanning multiple sectors including residential, hotel, speak-easy, student accommodation and more. She completed her undergraduate at the University of Manchester and postgraduate at the University of Greenwich, where she developed interests in sustainable and innovative architectural techniques, as well as ‘human-space’ relationships. Elena has held the position of Senior Mentor at Narrative Practice for over four years now closely contributing to the Sessions mentoring initiative supporting young people from underrepresented backgrounds.

The London-based Head of Brand & Creative at UHA where he manages the creative output, brand identity, and global marketing strategy of the studio. His design approach is research-led, collaborative, and cross-industry with a focus on speculative futures and an alternative present. His unconventional approach often involves combining animation, curation, film, and photography to translate complex concepts spatially. Joseph has designed and curated exhibitions in London and Delhi and had his work exhibited at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2024. His designs were recognised in multiple categories at the 2021 Dezeen Awards and his 'Fish Island Futures' exhibition was a featured event at Open House 2018. He has served as a visiting critic on undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the University of Greenwich and as a Y3 Design Tutor for the University of Huddersfield.

An Architect with more than six years of experience delivering high-end residential and commerical projects. Over the years, she has developed a particular interest in Listed Buildings. Located within the World Heritage city of Bath, her current role as a Project Architect involves the planning, technical and construction phases of historic buildings at Simon Morray-Jones Architects. While studying for her Masters at the University of Greenwich, her thesis explored the physical and psychological divides between cities and their periphery, and how to bridge the urban/rural divide. Her brief formed parallels with the ongoing political landscape of Malta, in which her roots lie. With the Sessions initiative she engages with multiple students as an early-career educator as well as primary Lecture Series coordinator.

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