Lucy Smith Email & Phone Number

Passionate about crafting exceptional spaces, I’m a senior architect immersed in a diverse range of projects – from crafting luxurious homes to shaping community-centric masterplans. My recent projects seamlessly blend new development with the restoration of biodiverse nature reserves in the south west, alongside leading planning proposals for Passivhaus affordable housing schemes in Wales.Exceling in client relations, concept design, feasibility, and regulatory approvals, I’m dedicated to delivering innovative solutions aligned with client expectations and enhancing end-user experiences. My expertise extends to later-stage project management and contract administration, ensuring design excellence throughout the project lifespan.With a solid architectural background since fully qualifying in 2015, I’ve led teams across various project types, from specifying bespoke residential homes to securing consent for large-scale planning applications. My skills seamlessly integrate into the leisure residential sector, drawing from a wealth of experience gained in both local design-led practices and larger international firms.Professional Interests:Building trusted relationships across the industry with clients, colleagues and consultant teams has enabled me to consistently provide a high level of service, project experience and positive end results. I strongly believe that the spaces in which we live and work have a profound effect on our physical and mental health and well being. Grounded in my diploma thesis exploring biophilia and biomimicry in architecture, I’m committed to creating spaces that foster a positive connection with the environment through establishing and understanding client, community and contextual priorities at the outset of any project. Embracing technology in design and collaborative workflows, I’ve contributed articles on implementing BIM in small/medium-sized practices and collaborated on a book on the subject. I work with practices who champion these approaches, delivering clear results that benefit our clients and share my professional values.