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BA (Hons) Bsc (Hons) PGDip

Jan’s career has involved the delivery of buildings of various scales from multi-million pound healthcare projects, to one-off residential developments. Jan has also worked on several international projects, designing and building structures with bamboo directly on site and has written and lectured widely on the specialist subject of sustainable building materials. In addition to her role at HMY, Jan is a lecturer for the Environmental Technical Studies department at the University of Westminster for Undergraduate and Masters Architecture Students. She has worked for indigenous women’s communities in Latin America, supporting NGOs in Guatemala and Panama since 2015 in sectors of education and business. She is keen to open up the creative industries for women through leadership and mentorship, promoting diversity and opportunities in architectural practice.

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Julie has worked in the construction industry for many years and originally joined Hazle McCormack Young in 1990 in our Tunbridge Wells office. She carries out various administrative tasks for the technical staff and assists the Practice Administrator with many aspects of finance and HR. Julie is responsible for keeping Constructionline up to date and works alongside the Partners in submitting bids.

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BA (Hons) MArch

Daniel joined Hazle McCormack Young in 2022 as an Architectural Assistant having studied at Heriot-Watt University and the University of Kent. Since joining, Daniel has assisted the team on various projects in the residential and education sectors.

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Viktor joined Hazle McCormack Young in 2023 as a Part II Architectural Assistant having studied in the Czech Republic. His previous experience includes managing the technical and planning stages of residential properties in Kent and South-East London. Since joining HMY, he has assisted the team on residential, healthcare and commercial projects.

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Member of the Institute of Legal Finance & Management

Georgina has been the Finance Assistant at HMY since 2016. Prior to this she trained at, and worked for, a Chartered Accountant’s Practice for over 20 years and then spent 12 years as Finance Manager for a firm of solicitors. Reporting directly to the Practice Administrator she is responsible for maintaining the SAGE records, assisting with producing management figures and dealing with daily financial queries.

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BArch RIBA

Rui joined the HMY team in 2013 after moving to the UK from Portugal. In addition to his role as Architect, Rui is the Practice’s Building Information Modelling (BIM) Manager.

He has worked on a wide variety of projects including new PassivHaus builds, the redevelopment of local hotels and car parks and most recently working with the team on the Kent and Medway Medical School at the University of Kent.

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BA (Hons) MArch PGDip RIBA

Adam joined Hazle McCormack Young in 2023 as a fully qualified Architect. He is experienced in residential, education, health, and community sectors including new developments, and extensions and refurbishments to historic properties. Adam enjoys tackling complex briefs and finding innovative solutions for his clients.

During his time at HMY, Adam has been involved in projects across a range of sectors including the sustainability-lead Kew Gardens Learning Centre, Tidebrook Passivhaus, and multiple social housing developments for Medway Council.

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BA (Hons) MArch PGDip RIBA

Matthew joined Hazle McCormack Young in 2022 as a fully qualified Architect. Since joining Hazle McCormack Young, Matthew has been working on new build projects in the healthcare sector and assisting with Passivhaus standard projects. His previous experience includes the technical design stages of large scale mixed use residential and commercial projects, the planning and concept design stages for private residences, new developments and historic buildings.

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Sharon has worked in the construction and care industries for the last 40 years and joined Hazle McCormack Young in September 2024 as Practice Administrator. She works closely with colleagues to oversee the company’s finances and to ensure the smooth running of the office. Sharon is responsible for HR matters, from updating documents in line with new legislation to providing advice on HR-related queries.

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BA (Hons) Dip Arch RIBA
brynw@hmy.uk.com

Bryn joined HMY in 2005 having studied for his degree and diploma at Portsmouth and Plymouth universities respectively and completed his Part 3 studies in 2007. He became an Associate in May 2019.

Bryn has extensive experience in the education sector and has been the project architect for numerous successful and award-winning projects over the last 10 years for both Local Authority and Independent School clients including, most recently, Skinners Kent Primary School and The Great Hall, Kent College Canterbury.

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BSc (Hons) BArch RIBA
gordony@hmy.uk.com

Gordon was one of the founding members of the Practice and since retiring as a Partner in March 2018 has remained as a Consultant, assisting with business development.

Gordon’s principal role in the Practice has been development of the firm’s masterplanning and community architecture skills. Participation and community involvement have always been a driving principle of the firm, best illustrated in the many estate regeneration and group self-build schemes the Practice has undertaken.

Gordon is a keen photographer, sailor and fly fisherman and was a founder of Reel Friends, the construction industry fly-fishing society. He is also Chairman of Governors and a Trustee of Cranbrook School.

Key Projects –
Residential components of masterplans for Kings Cross, Greenwich Peninsula and Spitalfields Markets, masterplans for urban extensions to Bowers Gifford, Basildon: Princes Risborough and North Witney, campus plan and fit-out of offices and production facilities for Thales at Manor Royal in Crawley, fit-out of Citypoint Moorgate & over 2,000 dwellings in group self-build schemes across the country.

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As part of her architecture studies at Loughborough University, Sarah joined Hazel McCormack Young for her placement year in 2025 as an Architectural Assistant. Since joining she has been assisting with educational and residential projects.

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BA (Hons) MArch PGDip RIBA

Sara joined Hazle McCormack Young in 2025 as an architect. Sara brings with her experience in delivering residential and hospitality projects across all RIBA stages; liaising with clients, consultants and local authorities throughout the design process; producing drawings and models and ensuring compliance with
building regulations, as well as experience in interior design. Sara has a particular interest in blending heritage building and modern designs.

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BA (Hons) MArch PGDip RIBA

Joseph joined Hazle McCormack Young in 2024 as a fully qualified Architect having worked across a wealth of sectors. Prior to joining HMY, Joseph has worked across multiple sectors with notable experience in residential and retail projects.

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