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TOP ARCHITECTS 2018
JOHN SIMPSON – PRINCIPAL, JOHN SIMPSON ARCHITECTS
John Simpson pioneered mixed-use sustainable urban design long before it was
adopted as government policy in the UK.
Most recently, Simpson has worked on the new public facilities at
Kensington Palace as well as landmark projects such The Royal Household
of Buckingham Palace and The Royal Collection, St James’ Palace.
JONATHAN MANSER – CEO, THE MANSER PRACTICE
For Jonathan Manser, design is in the blood as both his father and sister are
both architects and his mother is an architectural journalist.
With more than 30 years’ experience in the design and management of
large-scale commercial and residential projects, Manser has led projects
such as Heathrow Hilton Terminal 4, Artigiano and The Great Eastern Hotel.
JULIAN DICKENS – ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, JESTICO + WHILES
Julian Dickens brings a wealth of experience from various sectors, with built
projects including the £30m Aloft hotel in London docklands, £13m Timber
Wharf housing in the London Borough of Hackney and two state-of-the-art
data centre campuses in northern Europe.
Dickens has been a visiting tutor at London Metropolitan University and
has been invited to lecture at various universities and conferences across
the UK and in Australia.
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