Role: Scott is Article 25’s Director of Projects, leading the development and delivery of projects. As a Chartered and Conservation-Accredited Structural Engineer, he brings a complementary technical perspective to design, delivery and partnerships.

Experience: Before joining Article 25, Scott led Building Stewardship at Elliott Wood and previously championed humanitarian and circular economy initiatives at Ramboll. His work has included programmes in Nepal, Rwanda, Iraq and Syria, as well as projects at the Natural History Museum, St Paul’s Cathedral, Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle.

Surprising fact: Scott drove his first ever car - a 1 litre VW Polo - from London to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

Role: Toby joined Article 25 in 2017, where he applies his expertise and commitment to deliver impactful, beautiful buildings that push the boundaries of design and change the way people can live their lives for the better.

Experience: With a strong background in sustainable design and development, Toby honed his skills working with Indian NGO SEEDS in post-disaster reconstruction in Ladakh, and later with Jestico + Whiles in the UK.

Surprising fact: Toby once spent three months walking 1,600km across the Nepali Himalayas.

Role: Branca joined Article 25 in 2020, and has since been working mainly on government and multilateral donor projects as well as supporting new project acquisitions including bid preparation.

Experience: Branca has vast experience working on large-scale projects and coordinating a multi-disciplinary team of architects, engineers and other consultants, with previous roles at Howells, Noiz Architects and Adamson Associates.

Surprising fact: Inspired by her friend's stories, Branca joined the Scouts movement at 10 and has remained dedicated ever since. Having been a Scout in multiple countries, she is currently a Scout Leader in East London, supporting over 100 young people gaining skills for life.

Role: Joe is responsible for leading architectural projects and has a strong emphasis on fostering client relationships. He leads multidisciplinary teams and collaborates closely with contractors to manage projects through all stages, from inception to completion. Joe maintains a particular focus on integrating design and sustainable practices to find the best solutions for the client's needs. 

Experience: Joe joined Article 25 from Allford Hall Monaghan Morris and has experience of running projects at multiple scales and sizes. He has successfully designed and managed a diverse portfolio of projects, including residential, commercial and healthcare buildings.

Surprising fact: Joe is a keen cyclist and has cycled coast to coast in England, Scotland and Wales.

Role: Bea heads up the Article 25 architectural team and has overall responsibility for design and construction management of all projects.

Experience: After more than 25 years of practice, Bea has wide experience in leading international development projects. She is committed to the idea that architecture and building can make a big difference in the lives of families who have no access to healthcare or education.

Surprising fact: If there is ever a real problem with travel logistics, reassuringly Bea has relatives on every continent except Antarctica.

Role: David provides specialist advice on healthcare projects.

Experience: With 20 years running healthcare projects in the UK, David was an associate at a leading practice in the sector.

Surprising fact: David is a qualified engineer as well as an architect.

Role: Georgia leads Article 25's multi-channel communications strategy, promoting the organisation across all platforms to engage clients and partners.

Experience: Holding a law degree from the University of Bristol, Georgia has worked with the award-winning global ad agency Wunderman Thompson and refined her communication and client relationship skills during eight years at a B2B marketing consultancy.

Surprising fact: With a keen interest in languages, Georgia speaks fluent Spanish and has a 600+ day Arabic streak on Duolingo.

Role: Debbie provides strategic operational and administrative support to the Chief Executive, contributing to the smooth running of executive functions. She also plays a key role in managing the More Than a Building partnerships, collaborating with design, architectural and engineering firms that underpin Article 25’s impactful work worldwide.

Experience: Debbie holds formal qualifications in Business Management and Communications from the University of the Arts London. Her career spans a diverse range of industries, including energy, mining, global public relations and international television broadcasting. Across these sectors, she has cultivated deep expertise in communications, stakeholder engagement, investor relations, and project and event management, working effectively across private enterprise, government and international organisations.

Surprising fact: Despite a fear of heights, Debbie completed an overland trek to Kaieteur Falls, the world’s highest single-drop waterfall. The journey involved navigating rugged terrain, crossing streams, and ascending the notoriously steep and humid “Oh My God” mountain, aptly named for the exclamations it inspires from climbers.

Role: Paulina-Shari leverages her expertise to oversee the construction and development of a sustainable built environment for the Kao La Amani children's village in Boma Ng’ombe, Kilimanjaro.

Experience: With nearly five years of experience, Paulina-Shari has honed her skills in developing sustainable humanitarian projects across Tanzania and other parts of Africa.

Surprising fact: At just 17, while a student at Kilakala Girls' Secondary School, Paulina-Shari volunteered to coordinate and participate in renovating her government school library. The project's success led to her and her friends being chosen to represent the school at a special lunch in Dar es Salaam with the former Prince and Princess (now King and Queen of England) during their visit to Tanzania.

Role: Sohana has previously supported our senior architects on international projects, with a particular focus on healthcare. She continues her architectural practice from Stockholm and, in addition, has chosen to expand her skill set by joining our communications team - adding a valuable new string to her bow.

Experience: Sohana completed her Master of Architecture at London South Bank University (2025). With over 8 years of practice in humanitarian architecture, she has worked across Bangladesh and the UK on projects that focus on inclusive design, sustainability and modular design for marginalised communities. Her work combines academic research with practical engagement, contributing to resilient, people-centred environments.

Surprising fact: Sohana loves solo traveling and never shies away from a dramatic adventure. Once, she went on a 2-month road trip through Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh with 20 strangers from around the world, no social media, no network, just mountains, stories, sketchbook and the thrill of the unknown.

Role: Ecem assists in the design and refurbishment of ongoing Article 25 projects. Specifically in Tanzania, where she collaborates with the team to develop the Kao La Amani school. 

Experience: Recently graduated with a Master's from the University of Edinburgh, Ecem has experience working in residential projects in the UK, Germany, and Turkey. She is passionate about using architecture as a medium to transform and enhance communities. 

Surprising fact: Ecem has lived in 7 countries in the last 15 years, making her an expert in visa processes.

Role: Congying works across Article 25’s healthcare and school projects, particularly those in Montserrat, Laos, Tanzania, and Nepal. Her role supports the design and delivery of the New National Hospital, the Acute Care Building, the Tanzania school initiatives, and the new Nepal Laboratory, ensuring that each project aligns with Article 25’s standards for sustainability, accessibility, and long‑term resilience.

Surprising fact: Outside of architecture, Congying enjoys playing football in her free time.

Role: Olly is a London-based architectural designer his work centres on Article 25’s healthcare portfolio, contributing to the design and delivery of major projects in Montserrat and Laos. He plays a key role in advancing the New National Hospital and the Acute Care Building, helping to ensure they meet the organisation’s standards for resilient, accessible, and sustainable architecture.

Surprising fact: Along with his university flatmate, co-founded their college’s first Barbecue Society with grew to over 80 members strong!

Role: James is currently involved in the design and delivery of Article 25’s healthcare and education projects, working closely with teams in Montserrat, Laos, Tanzania, and Nepal. He supports the development of the New National Hospital in Montserrat, the Acute Care Building in Laos, school projects in Tanzania, and the new Nepal Laboratory. In addition to his project work, James also helps organise CPD training sessions for Article 25’s volunteers, ensuring they have access to structured learning opportunities that contribute directly to their PDRs. Across all locations, his role ensures that each project meets Article 25’s standards for resilience, accessibility, and sustainable design.

Experience: James completed his architectural studies at the University of Liverpool, where his final year explored the relationship between wellbeing and housing design, investigating how thoughtful architecture can create therapeutic living experiences.

Surprising fact: James is a highly skilled GeoGuessr player who can be dropped into a completely random street view anywhere in the world and deduce exactly where it is in a matter of seconds.

Role: Yamon supports the design and delivery of Article 25’s healthcare and education projects across Montserrat, Laos, Tanzania, and Nepal. Her work includes contributing to the development of the New National Hospital in Montserrat, the Acute Care Building in Laos, a series of school projects in Tanzania, and the new Nepal Laboratory. In addition to her project responsibilities, she also organises internal CPD events for Article 25’s volunteers, helping to strengthen skills, knowledge, and engagement across the organisation. In each context, her role ensures that all projects adhere to Article 25’s standards for resilience, accessibility, and sustainable design, maintaining a consistent and rigorous approach to quality and impact.

Experience: Yamon recently completed her MArch in Architecture at the University of Westminster, where her work explored workers’ welfare, civic infrastructure and the social role of architecture. She previously completed her BSc Architecture at Queen’s University Belfast and gained professional experience at Todd Architects in Belfast, working on healthcare and residential projects. She has also worked with the Myanmar Bamboo Society, where she developed an interest in sustainable construction, community-led design and the use of local materials in response to climate and cultural context.

Surprising fact: Yamon previously led social media team for Women in Architecture UK, where she enjoyed creating content and sharing stories about architecture, events and women in practice. Outside work, she enjoys exploring cafés, hunting for a good iced oat latte and playing badminton. Her badminton skills are still buffering, but she is always up for a match.

Role: Lila will bring her experience to support Article 25’s senior design team as a new volunteer. She will focus on the design and delivery of Article 25’s healthcare projects, working closely with teams in Montserrat and Laos. She will contribute to the development of the New National Hospital in Montserrat and the Acute Care Building in Laos, ensuring both projects align with Article 25’s standards for resilience, accessibility, and sustainable design.

Experience: Lila recently completed her Bachelor’s degree at the Sheffield School of Architecture, including six months living in Copenhagen and studying at the Royal Danish Academy. She is particularly interested in socially driven and playful architecture, having explored playground design in her dissertation and recently volunteered with a playground design organisation. Her final year retrofit project explored adaptive reuse and agroecology, with a particular focus on hemp as a low-carbon building material and its potential for regenerative architecture.

Surprising fact: During her school days, Lila was head clarinet in the marching band which involved travelling around the UK and Europe to perform complicated pieces and marching routines, all while wearing a rather Harry Potter-esque Tudor uniform.

Role: Princesse will join Article 25 as a volunteer, applying her developing skills and experience to support the senior design team. She will be involved in the design and delivery of Article 25’s healthcare and education projects, collaborating with project teams in Montserrat, Laos, Tanzania, and Nepal. Her work will contribute to the progression of the New National Hospital in Montserrat, the Acute Care Building in Laos, school projects in Tanzania, and the new Nepal Laboratory. She will help ensure that all projects uphold Article 25’s commitments to resilient, accessible, and sustainable design.

Experience: Princesse holds a degree in Architecture from the University of Kent and has worked across architectural practice, BIM and heritage conservation, including contributing to the restoration of Canterbury Cathedral. She has also developed international partnerships with UNESCO and government bodies across Africa, Latin America and the Asia‑Pacific region.

Surprising fact: A native Kiswahili speaker, Princesse is an avid traveller, painter and photographer. She has a natural eye for detail - a shadow, a colour, a weathered doorway - the subtle elements that often tell a place’s story most powerfully.

Role: Bryan will join Article 25 as a volunteer in October, bringing his existing experience to support the senior design team as he develops his skills further. He will contribute to the design and delivery of Article 25’s healthcare and education projects, working with project teams in Montserrat, Laos, Tanzania, and Nepal. His role will include supporting the progression of the New National Hospital in Montserrat, the Acute Care Building in Laos, school projects in Tanzania, and the new Nepal Laboratory. Bryan will apply his background to help ensure these projects continue to meet Article 25’s standards for resilience, accessibility, and sustainable design.

Experience: Bryan brings experience across architectural practice, teaching and research in London and Kuala Lumpur, with projects spanning design through delivery. His background includes work at Rafael Viñoly Architects and co-founding Non School, an independent platform for architectural learning and exchange. His interests centre on public space, everyday life and how architecture can respond to social and environmental change.

Surprising fact: Bryan has developed a growing interest in plants and gardening, and enjoys the trial and error of figuring out what will actually grow where.