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Adam Thwaites

thwaita@westminster.ac.uk

Senior Lecturer and Module Leader. A passionate advocate of Architectural Technology as a distinct profession and route into a career in architectural design, Adam worked for a series of small architectural practices prior to his appointment as Senior Lecturer. Adam has taught at Westminster for 15 years. Current research/areas of interest include the use of timber (CLT) in construction, demountable structures, energy efficient and Sustainable construction methods.

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Tabatha Mills

T.Mills@westminster.ac.uk

Senior Lecturer and Course Leader. With 17 years industry experience, Tabatha is an Architectural Technologist who established her own studio in 2005. With a background in a variety of projects from residential to healthcare, she brings industry experience into the studio setting. Tabatha is a passionate technologist focused on pushing educational boundaries within the specialism.

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Paul Smith

psmith@fosterandpartners.com

Paul is an Architect with 26 years experience of architectural practice at Foster + Partners. Paul has taught on the Architectural Technology BSc at Westminster for 8 years and brings technical knowledge, experience of many and various projects and insights into the latest materials and technology.

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Alice Odeke

A.Odeke@westminster.ac.uk

Alice is an Architect with over 28 years experience. Alice has developed her career with particular focus on practical technical aspects & problem solving. Alice is a director at Rok Architects.

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Luke Bowler

lukebowler@hotmail.co.uk

Luke is an Architect with 7 years experience, previously at Gibson Thornley Architects and now at BDP (Building Design Partnership), where he currently works on major projects within a multidisciplinary team. Luke has a particular specialism in the adaption and redevelopment of ‘historic’ and Listed buildings.

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Year 3: The Arch Climbing Wall B1++ Third Year Students developed proposals for a leisure facility (climbing gym), comprising a new building as addition to an existing 19th century industrial ‘shed’, originally a part of the Frean Biscuit Factory, Bermondsey, South London. Following on from a site visit and investigation, during which many students were able to try out the sport, students developed ideas via sketching and model making. Key elements were the design of a dynamic and engaging internal space with reference to the practical requirements of the client. Also, the new addition was to have substantial floor to ceiling heights and be visually impactful when viewed from passing trains on the adjacent railway viaduct. Consideration and technical development of passive and energy efficiency strategies was also key to this project.

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