Meet the team - Giles Architects

Alex Giles BA(Hons) MArch ARB RIBA

Director

Before founding Giles Architects, Alex worked for several years at a top architectural practice in central London. He is a highly skilled design and delivery architect who has managed large projects in the residential, commercial and education sectors, from inception through to completion. He is passionate about great design and strives for excellence in all aspects of practice.

Over the years Alex has gained a wealth of experience in navigating complex planning processes, he has worked with a range of stakeholders and communities to develop narrative-led designs that enhance their surroundings. Alex sits as a panelist on the national independent Design Review Panel.

He is passionate about sustainable technologies, and keen to reduce the environmental impact of design and construction. He was an early advocate of Building Information Modelling (BIM), and experienced in managing teams for the design, coordination, and delivery of small-scale residential projects to multi-million-pound mixed-use schemes.

Rachel Spink BA(Hons) MArch ARB RIBA

Project Architect

Rachel is a Project Architect and joined the studio in 2021, after obtaining her qualifications at Manchester School of Architecture and the AA, Rachel worked in London for three years prior to joining Giles Architects. Having also studied and worked in Paris and Shanghai, Rachel has experience in residential, community and healthcare architecture, running projects and managing teams.

She has an interest in historic buildings and a passion for adapting them for contemporary use. Her studies at university in the continuity of architecture has given her an appreciation of conservation and contextualism. Rachel focusses on developing a strong narrative in her work and ensuring historical value is explored and retained.

Rachel enjoys the hands-on side of construction and spent one summer travelling France to volunteer on house building sites. She has a broad range of experience across all work stages, and has completed the construction of several projects, including new healthcare departments, a police training centre and several residential schemes.

Jacob Whatley BA(Hons) MArch ARB RIBA

Architect

Jacob is an Architect, joining Giles Architects in 2022 shortly after completing his Masters at the University of Portsmouth, with a Distinction.

Whilst studying Jacob obtained a passion for 3D modelling and visualisation, using various software packages to form complex structures and bringing them to life. His Thesis Project was a redevelopment of a significant Italian landmark, breaking it down and rebuilding it to change its function and meaning.

During his Masters Jacob gained valuable experience as a tutor within the Portsmouth School of Architecture, teaching Bachelors students everything from orthographic drawing to 3D modelling and rendering.

Jacob’s passion for 3D modelling, 3D printing and graphical representation make him the perfect fit for our progressive studio.

Caroline Sait BA (Hons) MArchD ARB RIBA

Architect

Caroline is an Architect who joined the studio in 2022. She completed her qualifications at the University of the West of England and Oxford Brookes University, gaining a background in Architecture and Planning.

Whilst completing her postgraduate studies, Caroline’s passion for both architecture and place-making led her to specialise in Urban Design. During this time, she enjoyed developing community-oriented schemes based in the UK and Singapore. Her design approach is rooted in research, and she received recognition from the university for her exploration of place identity and socially responsive architecture.

Caroline brings to the studio a strong eye for detail and solid understanding of context-led design, as well as her professional experience working on educational, healthcare, and residential projects. She looks forward to completing her final qualifications to become an architect.

Dorota Adamczyk BA (Hons) MArchD ARB RIBA

Project Architect

Dorota joined Giles Architects after gaining a wealth of construction delivery experience working within technical the department of Berkeley Group St Edward division developing Hartland Village Phases 1 to 3 in Fleet, Hampshire. Working alongside department and project leads, she has been responsible for management and coordination of all consultant and contractor information within and outside the BIM environment to ensure smooth delivery on site. She has been an advisory to other internal departments at various project stages.

Being BRE BIM ISO19650 certified, she he has been working with document controllers and digital leads across Berkeley Group Plc supporting the rollout of ISO19650 document systems on the project and guiding its adoption by on-site contractors.

Dorota qualified as an architect whilst at L+S+H Architects, working on wide range of projects from masterplanning, urban mixed use new and revitalisation commercial projects, such as Bicester Village design and delivery of Gucci flagship store, being part of the core design team for Bristol Redcliff Quarter incorporating the tallest building at the time, and working on a variety of Designer Outlet Centres and mixed-use schemes across the UK.