Andrew Grant BA (Hons), CMLI, Hon FRIBA
Director
Studied Landscape Architecture at Heriot-Watt University/Edinburgh College of Art, 1977-1982
Andrew formed Grant Associates in 1997 to explore the emerging frontiers of landscape architecture within sustainable development. His approach is driven by a fascination with creative ecology and the promotion of quality and innovation in project work. He has built up experience in all scales and types of projects from sub-regional planning to the detailing of the smallest piece of new landscapes. He is a member of CABE Space and the South West Regional Design Panel.
Keith French BA (Hons), Dip LA (dist), CMLI
Director
Studied Landscape Architecture at Leeds Polytechnic, 1987-1992
Since joining Grant Associates in 1997, Keith has worked on a variety of large-scale landscape and urban design projects, particularly in respect of design development, project coordination, detail design, procurement and implementation. Keith became a Director of Grant Associates in 2002 and has a particular interest in combining innovation and creative ecology in landscape architecture. He is currently Project Director for Gardens by the Bay in Singapore, the masterplan and detail design of the public realm strategy for Middlehaven in Middlesbrough, the masterplan and development of St Paul's School, and Newlands Common in Waterlooville.
Peter Chmiel BA (Hons), Dip LA (Hons), CMLI
Director
Studied Landscape Architecture at Greenwich University, 1982-1987
Peter joined Grant Associates in 1997, bringing with him expert experience in project coordination, detail design, procurement, implementation, and landscape maintenance and management. Peter takes the lead role on the horticultural management of projects and has built up strong working relationships with many leading UK and European tree nurseries. In particular, Peter's combined knowledge of construction and programming and horticulture has ensured the successful delivery of many national and international landscape planting schemes. He has been Project Director for a number of sustainable housing developments, education schemes, cultural and heritage projects and renaissance schemes incorporating public realm strategies.
Andrew Haines BA (Hons), Dip LA (Dist), CMLI
Senior Associate
Studied Landscape Architecture at Leeds Metropolitan University, 1988-1993
Andrew joined Grant Associates in 2000, following two years in New Zealand working on ecological design, implementation and management projects, including landscape restoration and habitat creation. Andrew has worked on a variety of projects since joining the practice, including a major mixed-use harbourside development in Bristol (Project Landscape Architect); Rolls Royce Assembly Plant, Chichester; Olympic Velopark; new community school, Camden, London; and new student housing at the University of Bath. More recently Andrew has been working on the Building Schools for the Future Bids, a listed flax mill in Shrewsbury and a new Sports Academy and Park project in Scunthorpe. Andrew is particularly interested in the creative and collaborative design process with architects and artists and enjoys the technical challenges presented at detail design.
David Finch BA (Hons), BArch, Dip LA, RIBA, CMLI
Senior Associate
Studied Architecture at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, 1988-1991, 1992-1994; Studied Landscape Architecture at Kingston University, 2000-2001
Originally trained as an architect, David worked in London on a number of significant residential and commercial projects. He went on to study Landscape Architecture at Kingston-upon-Thames, pursuing his interest in the design of urban spaces and the integration of nature within cities. David joined Grant Associates in 2003, where he has enjoyed the challenges of creating urban spaces with locally distinctive identities in which people and nature can live and play. David is currently involved in the Gardens by the Bay project in Singapore, acting as Package Leader for the Main Gardens. Earlier projects include New Islington, Manchester.
Tim Osborn BA (Hons), Dip LA, CMLI
Senior Associate
Studied Landscape Architecture at Manchester Polytechnic, 1984-1989
Tim joined Grant Associates in 2006. He has a strong design background, developed and refined over twenty years of creative and design-focused landscape practice. Tim has extensive experience in urban regeneration and renewal projects, including public realm and streetscape design, construction on site and practice management. During his career he has been responsible for delivering a wide range of projects across the UK, including award winning, major public realm and regeneration projects in Belfast, Manchester, Birmingham and Brighton. He has specialist experience in the design and delivery of horticultural and botanical glasshouse projects as visitor attractions. Between 2007 and 2010 Tim was package Leader for the Cooled Conservatories at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore. He is currently leading the design for a major glasshouse botanical collection in Abu Dhabi and overseeing the delivery of landscape works for Worcester Library and History centre in the UK.
Claire Hobart MA(Hons), CMLI
Associate
Studied Landscape Architecture at Heriot-Watt University/Edinburgh College of Art, 1992-1997
Claire joined Grant Associates in 2001. Her work has included detail design and implementation of completed schemes such as the Rolls Royce assembly plant in Chichester, the 2008 Stirling Prize-winning Accordia residential development in Cambridge with architects Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, redevelopment of the central dockside at Bristol Harbourside, new play areas and revitalised open space at Colley Park in Sheffield, and exemplar school John Madejski Academy in Reading. She was Package Leader of the Infrastructure works for Gardens by the Bay in Singapore 2007-2010. She is currently working on the urban residential development of Bath Western Riverside and a masterplan scheme for Brentford Waterside. Claire is still driven by the thrill of seeing initial ideas brought to life to become valuable cherished spaces.
Carly Lamb MA (Hons), CMLI
Associate
Studied Landscape Architecture at Heriot-Watt University/Edinburgh College of Art, 1998-2003
Carly joined Grant Associates in 2003 after studying in Edinburgh. Keen to continue explorative work in contemporary landscape architecture from her studies, she has since worked on a wide variety of projects of different scales. Projects include the detail design of the Stirling Prize-winning Accordia residential development in Cambridge with architects Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, the design and implementation of the National Trust Headquarters in Swindon, and the design and implementation of Osprey Quay coastal regeneration project. She has recently been working on the new headquarters for the Woodland Trust and the redevelopment of St. Paul's School in London. Carly was part of the team for the winning Singapore Gardens by the Bay masterplan and is now working in Singapore on the implementation of the project.
Danny Nagle MA (DESS), MA (Hons) L Arch, CMLI
Associate
Studied Landscape Architecture at Heriot-Watt University/Edinburgh College of Art, 1994-1999 and L'École Nationale Supérieure du Paysage, Versailles, 1996-1997; Studied Urbanism, Urban Planning and Local Development at Sciences-Po, Paris, 2001-2002
Danny moved to Bath to work for Grant Associates in 2007, following two years working in Leamington Spa. Prior to this, he spent five years in Paris, where he studied town planning and worked on a range of landscape projects including the rehabilitation of Luye River in Gap and a 2km-long park on the banks of the Seine. From these large-scale hydrological projects, the importance of rainwater management as an attractive structural element has formed an intrinsic part of Danny's projects. Danny is currently working on a range of projects from masterplanning to detail design and has recently supervised several projects on site such as 2.5 hectares of woodland planting in Hampshire, the Corby Cube external works in Corby and New Islington public realm in Manchester. Danny is also the project landscape architect for St Paul's School in London.
James Clarke BA (Hons), LArch, Dip B LArch
Associate
Studied Landscape Architecture at Manchester Metropolitan University, 1995-1998; Studied Landscape Architecture at Manchester School of Architecture, 2000-2001
James joined Grant Associates in 2003, following two years in the Middle East working on a variety of schemes which entailed masterplanning, detail design, project implementation and site supervision. Prior to that, he worked for a year in Manchester. James has enjoyed working on a wide range of projects since joining the practice, including Middlehaven in Middlesbrough and Runnymede Civic Council Offices in Surrey with Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios. He is currently involved in the Gardens by the Bay project in Singapore, acting as Package Leader for the Supertrees. Special interests include hand-drawn and digital visualisation techniques, and incorporating contemporary trends and humour into urban settings through a collaborative approach with architects, engineers and artists.
John Dawkins BEng (Hons) CMLI, PgDip LA
Associate
Studied Landscape Architecture at University of Central England, Birmingham, 2001-2004 and prior to this studied Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering at Strathclyde University, Glasgow, 1995-1999.
John joined Grant Associates in 2011 having gained 5 years post qualification experience from an exciting range of UK and International based projects.Developing landscape proposals from initial concept, detailed design and technical specification through to implementation and on site supervision, John has taken a lead role in both the private and public realm with projects spanning from strategic masterplanning, the design of new public spaces to the restoration of historic landscapes.John takes inspiration from the intricate relationship between people and the land and enjoys the exploration of how one can respond to this through design to enhance their interrelationship.
Mark Fletcher BLA (Hons), CMLI
Associate
Studied Landscape Architecture at Lincoln University (Canterbury, New Zealand) 1994-1997
Mark previously worked in Oxford on several high-quality urban regeneration projects. Since joining Grant Associates in March 2006 he has worked on Bridge Learning Campus in Bristol (part of the Building Schools for the Future initiative) and John Madejski Academy in Reading, both of which are innovative new-build designs in deprived areas. Recent projects include the Olympic VeloPark and the Middlehaven development in Middlesbrough. Mark is currently involved in Gardens by the Bay, Singapore. Mark has a depth of experience in detail design and implementation, and is interested in sustainable design and incorporating historical narratives into contemporary public open spaces.
Tamasine Scott MA (Hons), LArch, CMLI
Associate
Studied Landscape Architecture at Heriot-Watt University/Edinburgh College of Art, 1998-2003
Tamasine joined Grant Associates in June 2003 and became an Associate in April 2008. She has been the project landscape architect for a variety of large and small projects, from Cooled Conservatories and University Campuses in Singapore to Secondary Schools in UK and Urban Parks in Spain. Her professional experience spans from conceptual design through to construction, with playful idea development, innovative communication techniques and refined detail design. Within all her projects Tamasine enjoys using the elements and processes that form our environment to enrich experience, from the delicacies and beauty of habitats to the colours and forms that affect our lives. How people experience the spaces and what they learn from them is a constant interest and the personal motivation behind the design process.
Lucy Fair MEng (Hons), MLA, CMLI
Senior Landscape Architect
Studied Landscape Architecture at Heriot-Watt University/Edinburgh College of Art, 2000-2002
Lucy began her career as a structural engineer in London, where she was involved in the refurbishment of several historic buildings as well as a number of landscape and masterplanning schemes. Following completion of her postgraduate degree, Lucy has worked as a Landscape Architect in Edinburgh and Bath, where her work has included a number of large-scale regeneration schemes as well as schools, business parks and environmental impact assessment. Since joining Grant Associates in the summer of 2008, Lucy has worked on a variety of different projects including regeneration and masterplanning, schools and academies and civic building schemes.
Chin-Jung Chen MA (Hons)
Landscape Architect
Studied Architecture Chung Yuan Christian University, Taiwan 1998-2003; Studied Architectural Design at UCL (University College London), the Bartlett 2004-2005; Studying Landscape Architecture Diploma at Kingston University, 2007-2009
Chin has been working at Grant Associates since January 2006 and is currently working on Gardens by the Bay in Singapore, and Jodrell Bank. She is interested in conceptual approaches to landscape architecture and has participated in some winning competitions with Grant Associates, for example Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester and Bird Island in Kuala Lumpur.
Gabriel Victor Caballero BLA (Hons) Second Class, PALA, IFLA
Landscape Architect
Studied Landscape Architecture at the University of the Philippines, Diliman (2002 -2006)
Gabriel joined Grant Associates in 2010 as a resident landscape architect for Gardens by the Bay in Singapore. Prior to working with Grant Associates, he has worked for leading landscape design practices involved in projects in countries such as Singapore, India, Indonesia, China and the Philippines. Highlights of his work include an ecological tourism development south of Manila, Philippines, a luxurious residential condominium in the shopping district of Singapore and a landscape design for a river front revitalization project in Nanjing, China. Gabriel is focused on designing spaces that are fun and poetic but at the same time culturally and environmentally responsive. He finds thrill in projects that are designed with creative vigour but elegantly expressed and executed.
Hannah Slade BA(Hons); MA
Landscape Architect
Studied Architecture at University of Brighton 2004-2007;Studied Landscape Architecture at University of Greenwich 2008-2010
Hannah joined Grant Associates having completed her Masters in Landscape Architecture in 2010. Interested in the experiential, as well as ecological qualities of landscape, Hannah believes in creating spaces that not only combine these themes, but will enhance them too. Since being at Grant Associates, she has worked within a number of design teams, ranging in scope from an inner-city academy to urban regenerations and private housing developments.
Hanna Williamson BA (Hons), PG Dip
Landscape Architect
Studied Landscape Architecture at Kingston University, 2006-2010
Hanna joined Grant Associates in August 2010. During her time with the company she has worked on a range of projects of varying scale, from a large masterplan project in Asia to the development of a former MOD domestic site outside Bicester. She has a keen interest in ecology and planting and enjoys applying and developing creative solutions and integration for ecology in the landscape. She is also interested in the relationship between communities and the landscape. She believes that community engagement adds important value to landscape and creates a sense of ownership and pride.
Lise Benningen MLA , BED, DCS
Landscape Architect
Studied Costume Studies (Diploma) at Dalhousie University, Canada, 1999; Studied Environmental Design at the University of Manitoba, Canada, 2004; Studied Landscape Architecture at the University of Manitoba, Canada, 2006
Lise joined Grant Associates in 2006 and has been part of the design teams for Gardens by the Bay in Singapore and Park Hill in Sheffield. Lise started her design career in the costume arts, and is motivated by shifting scales of design. Lise is currently on maternity leave.
Melissa Orr MA (Hons)
Landscape Architect
Studied Landscape Architecture at Heriot-Watt University/Edinburgh College of Art, 2002-2007
Having spent her year-out work placement at Grant Associates, Melissa returned in 2007 after completing her Masters Degree. Her special interests include using graphics through from conceptual to detail design to inspire landscapes with the emphasis not only on the scenic but also the sublime, sombre, productive, ecological, healing, dynamic, lively and quirky. She believes in the integration of natural systems with people and their environments to create landscapes full of colour, texture and the rhythms of life. Melissa was part of the winning team for the Gardens by the Bay masterplan and has joined the site resident landscape architects to work on the project implementation.
Philip Jones BSc (Hons), Dip LA, CMLI
Landscape Architect
Studied Landscape Architecture at the University of Gloucestershire, 2004-2006; Studied Environmental Geoscience at the University of Bristol, 2001-2004
Philip joined Grant Associates in June 2009 after working for two years in Dubai. He has experience working on a variety of projects in the Middle East including hotels and resorts, business parks, recreational parks and the development of streetscapes and public spaces in large mixed-use developments. Philip is currently working on the Gardens by the Bay project and is based in Singapore.
Will Day BA (Hons), Dip LA, CMLI
Landscape Architect
Studied Landscape Architecture at the University of Gloucestershire, 2004-2006; Studied Fine Art Sculpture at Winchester School of Art, 1993-1996
Will joined Grant Associates in June 2006 after studying for a Postgraduate Diploma in Landscape Architecture at the University of Gloucestershire, where he graduated with a distinction. During his final year his portfolio was shortlisted for the Midlands Branch of the Landscape Institute`s John Knight Prize. With a first degree in Fine Art Sculpture, he is particularly interested in the conceptual approaches to landscape architecture, and the ever-blurring boundaries between landscape, fine art and architecture. Will has worked as part of the Infrastructure Package team on Gardens by the Bay, Singapore and more recently has been involved with a mixed used development in Shenzhen, China. With extensive experience of educational landscape schemes he is project landscape architect for a number of schools projects in the south of England and is also working on a public park in Tyneside.
Samantha Paul MA (Hons) First Class
Graduate Landscape Architect
Studied Landscape Architecture at Edinburgh University/Edinburgh College of Art, 2006 – 2011.
Samantha joined Grant Associates in June 2009 for her year out placement. After completing her Master's Degree she returned in the summer of 2011. Samantha previously enjoyed working on a fast track coastal pocket park in Weston-super-Mare as part of CABE's Sea Change initiative, proposals to inform a future masterplan for the town of Newton Abbot and several competition bids. Special interests include the benefits of introducing or revealing natural systems to the built environment to create dynamic designs with a strong sense of place. Samantha particularly enjoys the graphic representation of projects and is excited to gain more experience in how to make conceptual ideas a reality.
Yasmin Alzadjally MA (Hons) First Class
Graduate Landscape Architect
Studied Landscape Architecture at Edinburgh University/Edinburgh College of Art, 2005 - 2010
Yasmin joined Grant Associates in the summer of 2008 for her year-out placement.After completing her Masters Degree she returned in the summer of 2010. Previously she had worked for Make Architects in Edinburgh, focusing primarily on the Inverness Campus and in collaboration with kmt architects on a project in Salzburg. Her interests include the integration of ecological processes and water systems into the built environment, and the treatment of the transition zones between them. Yasmin enjoys using a variety of graphic styles, especially those mixed with hand drawing and painting, to capture the textures and dynamics of a landscape and express its unique character and distinct ecological qualities.
Mark Broom BA(hons), DipArch, ARB, RIBA
Architect
Studied Architecture at University of Sheffield 1998 - 2001 and 2003 - 2005
Mark joined Grant Associates in Singapore in 2010 following three years at Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios in London, working on award-winning education and mixed use projects. He has previously worked in Beijing on a variety of public projects, including two schemes for the Guggenheim Foundation. With experience ranging from conceptual design for exhibitions through to construction information, Mark enjoys the challenge and variety that comes with being involved in all stages of the design process.
Yong Hoe Lee BA Arch, Dip Arch Tech
Architect
Studied Architecture at University of Newcastle (Australia), 2001-2003; Studied Architecture at Singapore Polytechnic (Singapore), 1995-1998
Yong Hoe joined Grant Associates in 2009, following four years with Forum Architects, SMC Alsop and Consortium 168 which entailed detail design, project management and site supervision. He has been involved in a wide range of projects including housing, shopping malls, schools and offices. He is currently working on Gardens by the Bay in Singapore.
Ruth Thorp BSc (Hons) First Class
Assistant Landscape Architect
Studied Architecture at the University of Bath, 2004-2008
Ruth joined Grant Associates in 2008 after receiving a First Class Honours degree in Architecture from the University of Bath. She had previously completed 2 summer placements with Grants in 2006 and 2007. Her main focus is design for people, believing that landscape design should ultimately meet the needs of the users in providing successful, beautiful spaces that inspire and function efficiently, and that can be enjoyed. Ruth has previously been involved in UK projects such as Scunthorpe Sports Academy and Parks Project, Olympic VeloPark and Worcester Library as well as a number of school projects, but has more recently been involved in both competition bids and projects in Singapore and Malaysia. She is currently working on a major glasshouse botanical collection in Abu Dhabi.
Ewan Morrison BSc (Hons) Industrial Design
3D Modeller
Studied Industrial Design at The Robert Gordon University, The Gray School of Arts, 2002 – 2006, Exchange student at Politecnico Di Milano University, Italy, February 2005 – July 2005
Ewan joined Grant Associates in 2010 as a 3d Designer. He has worked in Architectural and design studios in Italy and Denmark designing furniture, architectural details, and products. Ewan is interested in generating fresh and innovative ideas within 3D design, visualisation and animation in landscape architectural design.
Philippa Lay BA (Hons) Graphic Design
Graphic Designer
Studied Graphic Design at the University of the West of England, Bristol, 1997-2000
Philippa joined Grant Associates as Graphic Designer in May 2011. Having achieved her degree at the University of the West of England she then worked within various fields of design including; advertising, hot air balloon graphics (Cameron Balloons), transport planning corporate design (Colin Buchanans) and magazine editorial (GDS Publishing and Wildfire Comms). In particular, she rates the amazing artistry of illustrator, David Tazzyman.
Linda Lucking
Finance Director
Linda has worked for Grant Associates since 2002, bringing with her many years' experience gained throughout her career in management and accounting within various industries, including mail order, entertainment and aviation.
Nicky Kelly
Office Manager
Nicky's role at Grant Associates is to ensure that the office runs smoothly on every level.She joined the team in December 2008, bringing with her a wealth of office and management experience gained throughout her career both in the UK and overseas.
Roni Martin
Finance and Admin Assistant
Roni joined Grant Associates' Admin team in 2010 having previously worked in local Government. Roni shares the Reception duties as well as assisting with general finance tasks and all aspects of administration to ensure all runs well within the office.
Abi Bowhen
Office Support
Abi started working for Grant Associates in 2011. As well as sharing Reception duties, her main role encompasses all travel arrangements and ensuring that all Health & Safety in-house tasks are completed. Abi has brought knowledge and experience to the role from her time in admin at a property maintenance company.