Agnieszka Tarnowska

Alastair Roberts

London, UK

Alastair joined Darling Associates in 2018 as a Director in the London studio.

He is responsible for a number of high profile complex mixed-use commercial and urban masterplan projects in the UK.

In addition to ‘front-ending’ initial site design and development appraisal projects with clients and the project team, Alastair leads both the design and implementation of projects through to successful implementation on site.

In his previous roles at NORR and ESA Design, Alastair specialised in the office, business park, retail, leisure, hotel, residential and mixed-use sectors both in the UK and Europe.

Darling Associates confirm Alastair as the new Managing Director effective 1st April 2023.

Cameron Farrell

London, UK

Carla de Moraes

Carolina Andreoli

London, UK

Carolina joined Darling Associates in 2014.
Since then she has been involved in a variety of office and residential projects from affordable to high-end developments in London.

Currently, she is working on a variety of residential projects including PRS and luxury residential.

In 2013, Carolina graduated as an Architect from the Faculty of Architecture, Design & Urbanism, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina and prior to joining Darling Associates, she worked in a small architecture office in South East London for over a year. She was responsible for the design, from conception and feasibility through to planning and tender stage of residential extensions, conversions and new builds.

Carolina has a strong sense of design and is willing to expand her experience and portfolio in residential work further.

Carolina Rodriguez

London, UK

Carolina moved to London in 2005 to study a Masters in Architectural History & Theory, joining Darling Associates the following year.

She studied architecture in Chile and has worked on educational projects and transport developments.

At Darling Associates, Carolina was responsible for the delivery of residential and office refurbishments projects in London before becoming team leader on the high-profile luxury residential project One Hyde Park. Her role on this project gained her the title of Associate.

As Project Director, Carolina worked on the high-end residential project Audley Square House in Mayfair.

Now a Technical Director, Carolina is currently working on a series of housing developments for clients such as Eutopia Homes, Top Hat and Welbeck Land.

Cecilia Morgan

Chris Darling

London, UK

Chris set up Darling Associates Architects in 2003, drawing on his wide-ranging experience and quickly established the company as a leading design-led practice.  As Chair and Founder, he continues to provide vision and leadership across all projects, upholding the highest standards in both design quality output and client satisfaction.

After studying Architecture at the University of Edinburgh, he was awarded a Carnegie Scholarship for design and graduated with Honours. Chris joined Frederick Gibberd where he was appointed Principal Associate.  One of his most significant achievements at that time was the 30,000 sqm Crowngate retail centre in Worcester, a project that included extensive urban enhancements.

Following ten years at Gibberd, he joined Terry Farrell and Partners where he was responsible for the practice’s Crossrail team before joining Hamilton Associates in 1994. At Hamilton’s he worked on a mixture of workplace and major residential projects, and was appointed an Equity Director in 1997. He was responsible for 40 Berkeley Square, Cambridge Business Park offices schemes together with major residential projects in London at Richmond Bridge, Artillery Mansions and Trevor Square.

Chris’ interest lies with developing an architectural language around the principles of proportion, harmony and the careful selection and detailing of materials. Whilst his expertise lies in the areas of residential, masterplanning and office design, he pushes the practice forward into new and constantly evolving territory, always striving to ensure the approach remains fresh and the highest standards are achieved.

In recent years, Chris has transformed Darling Associates into a leading UK architectural practice, now approaching 25 years, and working in the UK and internationally for eminent clients.

Outside the office, he is an enthusiastic yachtsman and a keen member of Itchenor Sailing Club.

Chryssa Tsevreni

Emmanuel Onwualu

Fabrizio Maiorano

Gabette Betsi

London, UK

Gareth Watkins

London, UK

Gareth’s keen eye for ensuring an extremely high threshold of design quality, combined with his commitment to delivering the very best outputs and value for clients, is paramount to his professional approach.

His expertise perfectly reflects that of the wider practice, with an extensive focus on major residential projects.  However, among all of the Darling Associates Directors, he also has the most active experience in designing and delivering industrial and commercial projects.  In addition to his client projects, Gareth’s leadership responsibilities extend to business development, client relationship management and finance.

Gareth maintains a very measured and level headed manner and is well regarded by colleagues for bringing a calming approach, and taking the lead, in any challenging situations that may arise during the course of the working day.   His approachable, proactive and diligent attitude has held him in good stead for developing long-lasting relationships with many repeat clients.

In addition, Gareth is engaged on several commercial and residential projects on or around Brompton Road in Knightsbridge for APML Estate, including Montpellier House, OneOneSix (Moreau House), 160 Brompton Road, and 122 Brompton Road.

Gulsen Karpazli

James Dixon

James Le Ball

London, UK

James arrived in 2013 with a Masters in Architectural Design specialising in International Regeneration and Development from Oxford Brookes University. With previous experience in festival stage construction and small bespoke residential and commercial projects, James has since built his knowledge of larger urban scale projects.

James has worked on a selection of large scale offices, bespoke interior planning and large mix-use developments in varying locations and contexts. These include Bridge House, a 150,000 sq ft new build office in Uxbridge, College Road a 32 storey mixed use tower in Croydon and Westminster Quarter, a new 102 unit high end residential development in Westminster.

James is an active BCO Next Gen Member and has been involved in the outlay of Autodesk Revit in the office. He also takes part in the tag rugby and golf teams we run as part of the practice.

Julie Pears

Laura Podda

London, UK

After studying Architecture and Building Engineer at the University of Cagliari, Italy, she went on to work for Massimiliano Fuksas’ architectural practice in Rome. While there she worked on international and local projects of different natures, ranging from design competitions to working drawings. Her main project achievement was the New European Congress Centre in Rome, which she followed through all the stages of the design process.

After two years at Fuksas’ she joined Fosters and Partners in London in 2007 and has since worked on the Central Market Project in Abu Dhabi, being involved in the design of the project through to overseeing construction.
In 2009 she relocated to Abu Dhabi, joining the Central Market team on site.

On-site, she was working in a team performing aesthetic supervision of the works, quality control, factory visits and tender reviews, liaising with the client, the design team and various contractors.
She relocated to the London head office of F+P in 2012, working on a variety of prestigious projects such as the Zayed National Museum in collaboration with the British Museum, the interior design and fit-out of the Index Office tower, the winning competition of the Mobility Pavilion for Dubai 2020.

In June 2016 she joined Darling Associates Architects team and has since worked on a new office building in Bristol and a high profile residential project in central London which is about to be completed on-site.

Lorraine Tyson

London, UK

Lucy Turner

Maria Lander

London, UK

Marta Orlowska

London, UK

Melissa D’Souza

London, UK

Richard Houghton

London, UK

Robyn Harrison Church

Rorie Henderson

Roshni Patel

Ruva Chipato

Stephanie Stocks

Thomas Bartram

London, UK

Thomas joined Darling Associates in 2014, following 5 years at Foster + Partners. Since joining, Thomas has been working on a selection of residential projects ranging from affordable to high end, including Ashbridge Street, Woodberry Park and 35 Marylebone High Street.

Thomas graduated from the School of the Built Environment, Oxford Brookes University in 2009. Prior to joining Darling Associates, he worked for Foster + Partners in London, on a range of international projects in Moscow, Hong Kong, and Morocco, alongside residential and commercial projects in central London.

Current projects include the interior architecture of a 183 residential unit scheme in North London, incorporating pool/gym/spa facilities and a high-end residential development consisting of 19 apartments and 5 Townhouses, working alongside Dixon Jones Architects.

Thomas Leach

Tomas Pierce

London, UK

Tomas has a strong technical background in architecture which spans back to 2003 when he obtained an Architectural Technology diploma and gained an entry-level architectural experience at a small practice in Dublin. In 2007, upon completion of his BA in Architecture from Queens University in Belfast, Tomas relocated to London.

He gained experience of different RIBA project stages, from design to construction, by assisting architects in a range of projects during his three-year appointment at Glenn Howell Architects.

Since joining Darling Associates in 2010, Tomas has been involved in the design as well as the production information of various schemes. His current responsibilities include the design development for a series of prestigious residential, Housing, Build to Rent (BTR), hotels, leisure and commercial projects.

Uran Jerlija

Uxue Erro Perez

London, UK

Vania Piccioli

London, UK

Vania joined Darling Associates in 2006, where she has specialised in the residential and commercial sectors. Her recent work includes a number of large scale high-end private residential schemes and BTR developments in central London, the conversion and extension of a Grade II listed school to provide luxury care homes, and the interior design of a high-rise residential development in Sidney, Australia.

Previous projects include an award winning new build office development in Maidenhead, private residential schemes in Ealing, Chelsea and Abu Dhabi, an affordable scheme in the Isle of Dogs comprising 189 apartments, hotels and commercial schemes in Ealing and Maidenhead.

Vania is a member of the Technical Steering and ISO groups within the practice, as well as one of the studio’s Mental Health First Aiders.

Vania sudied Architecture at University of Florence, and Universitat Politecnica De Catalunya, she graduated with first-class honours with distinction and qualified as an architect in Italy in 2005. Subsequently, Vania joined Anna Conti Architecture in Florence, where she managed several in-house projects as well as carrying out research on contemporary housing. Vania relocated to London in 2006.

Yulema Zamora