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Joining MICA in 2016 after graduating from the University of Liverpool and the Dessau Institute of Architecture at the Bauhaus, Jonathan is an Architect with diverse experience on projects of varied scales and sectors. He has experience working in historic city-centre locations and sensitive contexts, from concept design through to delivery. Projects have included a masterplan and investment framework study for the city of Lancaster, the renovation and extension of grade II listed properties in Belgravia and the Moor tower restoration in Hay-on-Wye, Wales.
As a core team member of MICA’s ongoing work with Jesus College, Oxford, Jonathan worked on the Cheng Yu Tung building, which provides new teaching facilities, student accommodation, retail space and landscaping, including a new raised fourth quad for the 450 year old college. Originally part of the successful competition team, Jonathan has worked through complex briefing processes, translating the client’s needs and aspirations into a successful scheme and through detailed design and construction under a contractor novated role. He also guided teams in designing and delivering several other schemes for the college, including new cycle storage set within medieval walls and renovation works to the grade I listed second quad to improve accessibility and college facilities.
Continuing his work within Oxford, Jonathan is currently part of the team detailing designs for Hertford College, which includes construction of a new subterranean library and archive beneath the historic quadrangle. Alongside this he is designing and delivering a residential renovation and extension in Whitstable. Set within a conservation area, the project employs low carbon methods for construction and future operational use.
A keen interest in listed buildings and heritage value has developed through his work on sensitive heritage projects at MICA and Jonathan is currently working towards becoming an accredited conservation architect.
Ryan has worked a MICA for over four years, over which time he has worked on a range of projects, across various sectors including the restoration and extension of a grade II listed building for Kings College and Guy’s St Thomas Hospital, and masterplans for Barking and Dagenham Riverside Gateways.
Ryan is currently working on a number of feasibility studies and masterplans for residential led, mixed-use developments. This includes working alongside national rail to propose strategies to develop and intensify train station sites, including the re-organisation of associated infrastructure. He has recently carried out a density study research project for London Legacy Development Corporation to explore and test various ways that different densities are achieved.