Helen Sutton

Associate Director
BArch (Hons.), Grad DipArch, ARB

Helen has had a wide range of experience from large-scale international commercial and education work to smaller bespoke residential projects. She has led several award-winning co-living and student accommodation projects, and high-end residential schemes in London.

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Nick Shackleton

Senior Architect
BA (Hons), MArch, Pg.Dip, ARB

Nick is a Senior Architect at Holland Harvey with over 10 years experience, his interest lies in designing inspiring spaces and making complex design solutions appear seamless and refined. Having worked across many design sectors, he seeks to bring a varied perspective to provide a solid foundation for development and design experimentation.

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Emma Cornel (Chong)

Associate
BA (Hons.), M.Arch (Hons), Pg Dip. (Dist), ARB

With residential, hotel and restaurant experience across the UK as well as F&B experience internationally, Emma has led numerous projects which are often listed buildings in conservation areas. She has a detail-orientated design style with clear concepts that are reflected in the design and she enjoys balancing the old with the new.

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Chris Darby

Project Architect
B.A. (Hons.), M.Arch, PGDip

Chris is an architect at Holland Harvey and joined the practice in 2021. Chris is particularly passionate about visual communication, he loves sketching and drawing, both on the job and in his free time.

Hannah Parr

Project Architect
B.A. (Hons), M.Arch, PGDip, ARB

Hannah is an Architect at Holland Harvey with a background in commercial and residential projects. Her keen interest in the intersection of architectural practice and research has fostered a passion for research-led design, with a particular focus on economic resilience, urban wellbeing, and social inclusion.

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Rachael Stocker

Associate Director (Operations)
B.A. (Hons.) Interior Architecture, MBA

Rocky Yeh

Part 2 Architectural Assistant
B.A. (Hons.), M.Arch

Rocky is an architectural assistant at Holland Harvey where he assists architects with developing design concepts, producing detailed drawings and preparing technical documentation in various types of projects. He has experience and interest in designing social-type housing as well as rethinking the policies surrounding ownership and welfare systems.

Richard Holland

Director
B.A. (Hons.), M.Arch, PG.Dip ARB, RIBA

Richard Holland is an architect and co-founder of Holland Harvey. His work is design-led and grounded in context, materiality, and reuse, with a particular focus on the adaptive reuse of existing and historic buildings.

He views London as the world’s largest refurbishment project, a perspective shaped in part by his experience working in heritage and conservation in Toronto. Richard has led the design and delivery of several high-profile restaurant and hotel projects in London, and through his work continues to explore how design can balance commercial performance with social and environmental responsibility, creating spaces that are contemporary and enduring.

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Karyn Maxwell

Studio Manager
MA (Joint Hons) History of Art and Digital Media & Information Studies

Karyn oversees a diverse array of responsibilities, ranging from finance to marketing, and manages the day-to-day running of the studio. As the ‘go-to’ person, Karyn is an innovative problem solver who leverages a strong passion for sustainability and social equality to devise ethical solutions and partnerships that enhance the studio's culture.

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Rory Martin

Part 2 Architectural Assistant
B.A. (Hons.), M.Arch

Rory is an architectural assistant at Holland Harvey and joined the practice in 2022. Rory has a keen interest in designing bespoke joinery and narrative driven design which he likes to explore through iterative hand-sketching and drawing. Rory always strives to create functional and engaging spaces that are sympathetic to their surrounds and the environment.

Long Yin Au

Part 2 Architectural Assistant
B.Sc (Hons), M.Arch

Long Yin is an architectural assistant at Holland Harvey with international experience across Hong Kong and London. She specializes in commercial, retail, and hospitality projects, focusing on designing sustainable, socially conscious, and historically sensitive spaces. Outside of work, she enjoys sketching and illustration.

James Christian

Associate
BA (Hons.), MA(RCA), Pg Dip., ARB

James believes that pluralism and open dialogue are key to creating spaces and places that are vibrant, uplifting, and widely accessible. His collaborative approach responds to complex design challenges with solutions that are both pragmatic and extraordinary. James's broad experience spans commercial and public sector projects from hospitality to healthcare in the UK and internationally.

Elfira The

Director
B.A. (Hons.), M.Arch, PG.Dip ARB, RIBA

Elfira The is an architect and Director at Holland Harvey, with over fifteen years’ experience leading the design and delivery of hospitality and cultural projects across the UK and internationally. Her work is rooted in contextual sensitivity and a clear understanding of how public-facing spaces function, balancing architectural intent with operational efficiency.

Elfira has overseen large-scale hospitality rollouts for brands including GAIL’s Bakery and Farmer J in both the UK and the US. Her practice is shaped by collaborative working across complex stakeholder environments, delivering inclusive, welcoming spaces that respond carefully to context, use, and longevity.

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Alasdair Sheldon

Architect
B.A. (Hons.), M.Arch., PGDip, ARB

Alasdair has a keen interest for the interplay between architecture and landscape. Passionate about designing spaces that harmonize built environments with natural elements, he values sensitive material selection. He strives to create sustainable and functional space that not only reflects the surrounding environment, but also enhance the experience of occupants.

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Nathan Humfryes

Associate
Bsc (Hons), MArch, PG(Dip), ARB

Nathan is an associate at Holland Harvey and brings experience across urban design, architecture, landscape, and interior design. His interests lie in taking a humanistic, civic-minded approach to enhance the everyday. He has an expertise in crafting technically thoughtful solutions to complex briefs, ensuring diverse voices and perspectives are considered throughout the design process.

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Francesca Bufano

Project Architect
B.A. (Hons.), M.Arch, PGDip

Francesca enjoys the experimenting through the creation on of joyful spatial experiences and has a commitment to narrative driven design. Her interests are in the role of craftsmanship within contemporary architecture, prioritising low-tech, sustainable solutions towards building materiality. She has experience in a range of sectors, including commercial, residential and the public realm.

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Declan Harvey

Senior Architect
BA (Hons.), M.Arch (Hons), Pg Dip.

Declan is an architect with experience working on major large-scale projects across multiple sectors including Commercial, Residential and Culture. He has keen interests in sustainability, particularly in re-purposing existing buildings to create new vibrant and diverse spaces which celebrate the buildings heritage throughout.

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Gabriela Czaplińska

Part 2 Architectural Assistant

Max James Bridge

Part 2 Architectural Assistant
BA(Hons), MArch

Max is an architectural assistant at Holland Harvey with a keen interest in alternative materials, construction methods, and providing crafted spaces which celebrate the everyday. With experience across a wide range of sectors, Max has been featured in the AJ Student, RIBA Bronze, and Drawing of The Year Awards.

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Nikos Koutroulos

Project Architect
BA (Hons.), M.Arch (Hons), Pg Dip, ARB

Nikos, an architect at Holland Harvey, merges his passion for contemporary design of retail and hospitality spaces with his interest into temporary architecture and city design. With a keen eye for materials and culture, he crafts spaces and products with distinct character and a strong sense of locality.

Jonathan Harvey

Director
B.A. (Hons.), M.Arch, PG.Dip ARB, RIBA

Jonathan Harvey is an architect and co-founder of Holland Harvey, with a practice rooted in hospitality-led design and a strong interest in how architecture can shape everyday experiences and social connection.

Based in London, Jonathan has delivered projects internationally across the Gulf and Asia. Alongside leading hospitality projects for cultural institutions including Tate, he has supported the homeless charity Shelter from the Storm through pro bono work. His role within the practice focuses on leadership and delivery, exploring how architecture can act as a vehicle for wider social value while meeting the operational demands of hospitality environments.

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A-B-C

  • All Greens
  • Archer Hotel Capital
  • Archer Hotel Capital
  • Aston Rose
  • B Together
  • Beyond Apartments
  • Chin Chin
  • County Contractors

D-E-F

  • EL&N London
  • Edgewater Contracts
  • Farmer J

G-H-I

  • Gail's Bakery
  • Gymnasium
  • Hello Vet
  • Hooke
  • Hopkins Estates
  • Hub/Bridges Fund Management
  • Inhabit Hotels
  • Interglobe

J-K-L

  • LaGardére Travel Retail

M-N-O

  • Miiro Hotels
  • Montcalm Hotels

P-Q-R

  • Panzer's
  • Paris Baguette
  • Park Grand Hotels
  • Precis Advisory
  • Private

S-T-U

  • Shelter from the Storm
  • TTF Group
  • Tate Enterprises
  • Tom Brown

V-W-X-Y-Z

2025

  • Frame Awards, Hotel (Silver)
    Montcalm Mayfair
  • AJ Architecture Award, Leisure (Highly Commended)
    Montcalm Mayfair

2024

  • New London Architecture, Retail & Hospitality (Shortlisted)
    Corner Tate Modern
  • AJ Architecture Award, Leisure (Shortlisted)
    Corner Tate Modern
  • AJ Retrofit Award, Fit-Out (Shortlisted)
    Corner Tate Modern
  • Frame Awards, Bar of the Year (Shortlisted, Silver)
    Corner Tate Modern
  • Brit List Hotel Architect of the Year (Shortlisted)
    Holland Harvey
  • Mix Interiors Award, Bar & Leisure (Shortlisted)
    Corner Tate Modern

2023

  • Dezeen Award, Health & Wellbeing (Longlisted)
    Hooke London
  • FX International Interior Design Award, Bar & Restaurant (Shortlisted)
    Corner Tate Modern
  • Brit List Hotel Architect of the Year (Shortlisted)
    Holland Harvey
  • Building Design Architect Employer of the Year (Winner)
    Holland Harvey

2022

  • Brit List Hotel Architect of the Year (Shortlisted)
    Holland Harvey
  • Dezeen Award, Sustainability (Longlisted)
    Inhabit Queen’s Gardens
  • Ahead Award, New Concept (Winner)
    Inhabit Queen’s Gardens
  • FX International Interior Design Award, Hotel (Winner)
    Inhabit Queen’s Gardens
  • Restaurant & Bar Design Awards, Cafe (Shortlisted)
    El&n Wardour
  • Dezeen Award, Hotel & Short Stay (Shortlisted)
    Inhabit Queen’s Gardens

2021

  • ArchDaily Building of the Year (Nominee)
    K’in Lum Ha
  • Brit List Hotel Architect of the Year (Shortlisted)
    Holland Harvey

2020

  • Brit List Hotel Architect of the Year (Shortlisted)
    Holland Harvey
  • RIBA Journal MacEwan Award (Highly Commended)
    Shelter from the Storm

2019

  • AJ Architecture Award, Community & Faith (Shortlisted)
    Shelter from the Storm
  • Restaurant Bar & Design Awards, Cafe (Shortlisted)
    El&n Selfridges

2018

  • Dezeen Award (Shortlisted)
    Cornerstone Hackney

2017

  • AJ Retrofit Award, Small Project (Shortlisted)
    Old Laundry Room
  • Restaurant & Bar Design Awards, Cafe (Shortlisted)
    Park Street

2016

  • Wood Award, Bespoke Category (Winner)
    Nojo Old Street Underground