Mike Mc Mahon

Director

BScArch (Hons) Dip Arch MArch ARB

Mike is a highly skilled multidisciplinary architect and designer with nearly 20 years of experience in the industry. He has worked on a wide range of commercial, educational, and residential projects in the UK, Europe, and India, with contract values of up to £80 million. Mike has a particular passion for furniture design and making, and believes that the process of making helps to embed his design thinking in reality.

Prior to establishing his own studio, Mike was an Associate at Eric Parry Architects, where he served on several award-winning projects, including the multi-award winning, BREEAM Outstanding-rated 4 Pancras Square and the sustainability-focused 11 Belgrave Road. Prior to Eric Parry Architects, Mike also spent time at Wright & Wright Architects, where he facilitated the master planning efforts for The Architecture Association. With a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, Mike is committed to creating designs that have a positive impact on the built environment.

Complimenting his studio work, Mike also guest critiques at the University of Cambridge, Sheffield University and Central St Martins. He is an advocate for the transformative power of design and is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and expertise with others. He is active in the architecture community and is always seeking out opportunities to collaborate with like-minded professionals to make a meaningful difference through his work.

Outside of the Studio, Mike is an accomplished stand up comedian, having performed extensively both in London and internationally.

Jewlsy Mathews

Director

BSc MCOptom

Having completed two degrees of wildly different persuasions, Anthropology at UCL and Optometry at City University, London, Jewlsy has always been enthralled by seeking out a breadth of knowledge.  Upon completion of her second degree she has held multiple managerial positions and headed up departments at the ambitious eyewear designers Cubitts and Finlay London. 

Jewlsy is no stranger to wearing multiple hats.  She revels in automating processes to minimise admin allowing for more time to be funneled to core work. She is a strong proponent that the systems and processes that govern any business have profound impacts on the success of that business.  The relevant aspects of her previous roles have primarily focused on product development, regulation, compliance and people management.

Outside of the studio, Jewlsy whiles away her hours in the kitchen or immersed in the latest drama of Westminster politics.

Rumbidzai Royanna Muyambo

Architectural Assistant

Originally from Harare, Zimbabwe and a permanent resident of South Africa, Rumbidzai is a recent architecture graduate as she completed her bachelor’s degree in the fundamentals of Architecture in Valencia, Spain. During this time, she contributed significantly to various residential projects in Harare, Zimbabwe, igniting her passion for integrating nature and community into architectural designs, particularly within the Sub-Saharan African context.

Currently splitting her time between Cape Town, South Africa, Nairobi, Kenya and Harare, Zimbabwe, Rumbidzai is committed to fostering change within communities to create resilient, inclusive urban areas. Selected as a Local Pathways Fellow for the 2024 cohort, she is dedicated to leveraging her skills, passion, and experiences to contribute to urban development initiatives.

An avid enthusiast of architectural design, Rumbidzai finds joy in working with light and shadows, utilizing them to evoke powerful emotions and create dynamic spaces. Her designs reflect a deep appreciation for flexibility and adaptability, seamlessly blending functionality with aesthetic appeal.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Rumbidzai is deeply engaged in addressing social issues, particularly gender-related concerns. She has volunteered and contributed to conferences held in Bangkok, Geneva, and New York, advocating for positive change on a global scale. Additionally, in her leisure time, Rumbidzai finds solace in pottery and illustration, using these creative outlets as a means of self-expression.