farrells is an architecture and urban design firm founded by british architect-planner terry farrell with offices in london , hong kong , and shanghai .

the firm has won numerous awards for their characteristic mixed-use schemes , transit-oriented development , contextual urban placemaking , and cultural buildings .

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farrells won the design competition for a new headquarters for hong kong’s public broadcaster .
farrells ( london ) llp has achieved compliance against the uk government’s bim level 2 standard .
the 35 - acre site at royal albert dock is set to be transformed by farrells .
his other responsibilities include internal audits within the practice to add value and implement farrells procedures .
a born and bred londoner , harry was adopted from the battersea dogs & cats home by farrells partner neil bennett in 2005 and soon joined the farrells team as the office mascot .
before farrells , hattie was at savills , piquing her interest in the built environment industry .
the point was the first building completed at paddington basin as part of farrells’ 1996 masterplan .
since joining farrells in 2017 , victoria has helped with a variety of hong kong projects .
eva joined farrells in 2016 as an architect . she works on royal albert dock office development .
farrells big picture thought leadership thinking about surface access to airports lead gatwick to commission farrells in 2012 to support their overall advocacy for a second runway at gatwick , and a transformation of the airport .
kier joined farrells in 2016 as a project architect . during his time at farrells he has been working as project architect for three residential towers within a large mixed - used masterplan in canary wharf .
other farrells projects we ' ve featured include the 442 - metre kingkey 100 skyscraper in shenzhen and a proposal to convert london ' s battersea power station into a park – see all architecture by farrells .
edward joined farrells in 2016 as an architectural assistant having studied at newcastle university . having worked on a variety of both architectural & urban design projects at farrells edward has now moved into a business development role .
in 1570 , however , the o’farrells submitted to queen elizabeth i and annaly became the county of longford .
adi joined farrells in 2017 as our payroll & hr administrator , her role involves maintaining and enhances the farrells human resources by planning , implementing , and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies , programs , and practices .
ioana joined farrells in may 2017 and has been focused on the london paramount project . prior to joining farrells , ioana worked as an urban designer and planner in both the public and private sector in bucharest , romania .
farrells completed a £7 million key worker housing scheme in hammersmith and is masterplanning the £1 billion northern gateway development .
ryan joined farrells as an architectural assistant in may 2017 and is currently working on the horizon building in ilford .
since 2014 , sandy has welcomed guests to farrells’ hong kong office and provided administrative support to the architectural team .
if your last name is farrell , or you have links to farrells in your family tree , then you could be of help to local writer , anna delaney , who is currently working on a project entitled ‘finding the farrells’ .
the one excellence master plan by tfp farrells places renewed focus on the pedestrian realm and the quality of public spaces .
farrells vision for old oak common is focused on the unparalleled level of accessibility this potential ‘super hub’ interchange will have .
farrells designed the new police officers’ club in causeway bay , an important reprovisioning work for the shatin to central link .
farrells eco - development will be part of a long - lasting and holistic plan for the whole of bicester town .
architecture studio farrells have been honoured with an nec award for their delivery of a waterfront swimming pool in hong kong .
ameeka joined farrells in january 2017 as an architectural assistant , after graduating with a ba honors in architecture from kingston university . in her time at farrells , she has worked on several projects , and is currently working on the cumbria vision .
farrells will deliver their masterplan in late summer following an in - depth consultation process throughout the university and wider city region .
jonathan joined farrells in 2016 as an architectural assistant having completed his m . arch at curtin university , australia in 2014 .
farrells have achieved planning and listed building consent with our sensitive design for the refurbishment of the grade ii listed pantechnicon building .
farrells collaborated with samoo architects to deliver two key stations of the new doha metro in qatar – msheireb and education city stations .
edwin joined farrells in 2011 following his undergraduate degree at newcastle university and having spent a year in a small architectural practice specialising in interior refurbishments . he continued to work at farrells during his masters at westminster university and his part 3 studies at london metropolitan university .
having laid out the masterplan for shanghai shipyard , farrells are now delivering the vision for this strategically significant site along the huangpu river .
pamela is the finance partner at farrells , joining the business in 2010 to manage the strategic and operational financial plans of the practice .
apart from his architectural interests , joshua is passionate about drawing , exercise and fitness . he also plays for the farrells football team .
recent work with farrells includes the thames gateway , the campaign for ‘urban greening’ , and holistic sustainable planning of the uk’s transport infrastructure .
farrells are award winning architect planners with offices in london , hong kong and shanghai . current projects include residential and mixed use schemes for
farrells has proposed a series of low - level bridges over the river thames to help stimulate water - side development in east london . more
his work with farrells includes the thames gateway , the campaign for ‘urban greening’ , and for holistic sustainable planning of the uk’s transport infrastructure .
mafalda joined farrells in 2016 as a visualiser , working on our skylines village proposal at the beginning and on many other projects since then .
the 35 - acre site at royal albert dock is set to be transformed by farrells , into a gateway for asian and chinese business .
at farrells he is currently working as part of the royal albert docks team on the production of construction information as work begins on site .
james joined farrells in 2011 as a 3d visualisation specialist and is responsible for overseeing all visualisation material undertaken both in - house and externally .
a new scheme by farrells for dolphin living comprising 29 apartments , 14 of which are affordable , completed in gorleston street , hammersmith and fulham .
farrells , together with galliford try partnerships , has been appointed by ealing council to work on the regeneration of perceval house , the council’s headquarters .
dezeenwire : the kingkey finance tower by architects farrells , the tallest tower in shenzhen , china , topped out today . more details below . more
prior to joining farrells , ameeka has spent time working in other aspects of the architectural world , most recently gaining experience as a model maker .
farrells designed the largest stop on the lantau airport railway line , kowloon station , which serves both the tung chung line and the airport express .
since joining farrells , david has been working on the high - profile bim project m + museum in west kowloon cultural district , hong kong .
nira joined the farrells finance team in may 2014 as an accounts assistant . she is currently studying towards an acca qualification , and her role at farrells is giving her broad experience of financial management , audit preparation , hr and payroll which supports her studies . outside of farrells she runs candy buffett table decoration for parties ( check out her facebook page creative candy by nira ) , and enjoys yoga , badminton and spending time with her family .
mavis joined farrells in 2014 . she provides support to the team delivering the m + museum for visual culture in hong kong’s west kowloon cultural district .
leading international architect farrells has confirmed it has made a handful of redundancies at its london office in the face of ‘economic and political uncertainty’ in the uk .
martim is a portuguese architect and joined farrells in 2016 . he works mainly on residential building projects with small adjacent facilities as convoys wharf and chelsea waterfront .
trine joined farrells in 2015 as an architectural assistant , working on numerous projects since then , including the redevelopment of earls court and several interior design projects .
british firm farrells has carved a large opening into the zinc - clad roof of its swimming pool complex in hong kong to offer outdoor bathers bay views . more
farrells consented masterplan for deptford will transform an inaccessible site , creating a new waterfront , with cultural and commercial amenities , along with a high quality residential environment .
farrells have been involved with masterplanning the thames gateway for two decades , believing passionately in the potential east london and the estuary have to accommodate london’s future growth .
at farrells , alessandra is involved in several mixed use retail driven schemes across london with the mission to create value and opportunities on challenging sites featuring heritage buildings .
shevaughn is a partner at farrells whose vast development experience and construction knowledge support her in the position of overseeing all technical and delivery aspects for the london office .
the university have set a high bar for carbon savings and sustainability . accordingly , farrells invited buro happold into the project by for their expertise in environmental engineering . buro happold will analyse the environmental performance and regulatory compliance of the existing building stock , enabling farrells to ensure that sustainable principles form the basis of the masterplan strategy .
here are some photographs of the 442 - metre kingkey 100 skyscraper designed by architects farrells , currently the tallest building in shenzhen and tenth tallest in the world . more
grace joined farrells as an architectural assistant in august 2017 , having just graduated from the university of sheffield with an undergraduate degree in architecture . grace has worked on a variety of projects during her time at farrells , primarily as part of the urban design team and is currently working on the 150ha site masterplan for manchester’s ‘northern gateway’ .
before farrells , martim has worked with the practice on many public and private projects but also on development of bim levels and coordination of different teams , in portugal and uk .
lucía joined farrells in february 2014 and she has worked since on a wide range of different projects , from masterplan developments like old oak common to the refurbishment of the pantechnicon .
at farrells , joshua is assigned to the kowloon east regional police headquarters , a major hong kong government project that is pioneering the use of bim throughout the project life cycle .
many of the o ' farrells of annaly took an active part in irish resistance to english aggression . one of the o ' farrells of annaly , ceadagh o ' ferrall was killed at the battle of the boyne in 1691 , and three of his sons distinguished themselves as officers of the irish brigades in france , where some of the family settled in picardy .
foteini joined farrells in january 2017 . since joining the practice she has worked on residential and office projects such as dulwich hamlet football club , colliers wood and building c , brentford .
more than 300 acres of land north of victoria station , through the neighbourhoods of new cross , lower irk valley and collyhurst will be developed on as per a masterplan from farrells .
katerina is an urban designer and architect with more than 8 years of international work experience . being part of the farrells team , katerina is leading large scale masterplans and public realm studies , such as gatwick airport masterplan and the london resort . before joining farrells , she worked at transport for london as an urban designer for projects associated with major road schemes in london .
the farrells team will also advise the university of leicester on their forward strategic planning , looking at how the aspirations of the university can be accommodated in and around its central city campus .
alec joined farrells in 2014 , having completed his m . arch at newcastle university and the national university of singapore , where his work focused upon ‘off the grid’ housing in tropical environments .
miruna is part the royal mint gardens team at farrells , working on the production of the detailed design packages and interior fit out coordination . this culminated in successfully completing stage 4 documentation .
since joining us in 2013 , katty has been invaluable in providing administrative support to the farrells hong kong office , helping senior staff with a variety of projects and making business travel arrangements .
notable projects include charing cross , whilst senior associate at farrells , as well as vodafone hq , mintel hq , bungalow 8 , the lansdowne club , plane food and the bronze house .
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since joining farrells magnus has worked on completing interior fit - out packages for mixed - use residential development royal mint gardens , and is currently working with an early stage residential scheme in east london .
news : architecture firm farrells has won a competition to masterplan two major commercial sites in the growing qianhai special economic zone in shenzhen , china , with plans that include a 320 - metre skyscraper . more
dan joined farrells in 2012 as a model maker , creating master planning and architectural development models . in spring 2014 dan was promoted to senior model maker , and is directing and supervising the model shop .
giulia joined farrells in 2017 as an urban design assistant after completing the “international architectural regeneration and development” master course ( ma iard ) at the school of architecture of the oxford brookes university ( uk ) .
since joining farrells , sophie has been part of the external design and cladding team for the royal mint gardens project , a complex residential scheme located on a busy infrastructural network close to the tower of london .
since joining farrells in 2016 , victor’s exceptional understanding of bim technologies , architectural visualisation and digital design processes has made him a key member on projects including evergrande ifc and most recently the kowloon east regional police headquarters .
having missed the city of opportunities she returned to london to join farrells . as well as practicing yoga and swimming weekly , she loves exploring london’s delights , absorbing all aspects of its art , design and architecture .
janice joined farrells after completing her master’s degree . as an architectural designer , janice has participated in a masterplanning design competition and is currently part of the team working on a mixed - use development in qianhai , shenzhen .
at farrells , donika is part of the convoys wharf team , currently working on the developed design of the first residential project and its planning application , as part of the approved grand masterplan scheme in deptford , london .
being a part of farrells team , daria is working on barking wharf masterplan , developing the vision for outstanding riverside land in barking . she holds a master degree in international architectural regeneration and development from oxford brookes university .
farrells’ process will seek to enable the university’s aims to grow student numbers and achieve a sustainable , energy efficient campus environment . initially , a detailed college by college space and usage analysis will result in strategic proposals for achievable increases in the efficiency of space use on campus , with potential solutions ranging from changes in timetabling to new forms of accommodation . using the results of this analysis , farrells will then look at transforming the public realm of the campus . the project will be led by farrells partner neil bennett , an expert in the higher education sector who has previously led masterplanning projects for many universities including oxford , dundee and manchester . neil says of the project :
donika joined the farrells team in 2016 . she graduated from the architectural association school of architecture with her thesis “sensational landscapes of datascenarios“ , where she explores an architecture for our heightened senses based on ever - changing environmental elements .
laura joined farrells in 2015 as an architectural assistant looking to experience a larger team dynamic . since then , she has worked on numerous projects , from masterplanning bids to the coordination of detailed design packages at royal mint gardens .
a farrells spokesperson said : ‘towards the end of 2015 a number of our projects in the capital paused in the face of economic and political uncertainty , chiefly driven by the london mayoral elections and the outcome of the eu referendum .
oleg joined farrells in 2014 after earning his undergraduate degree from the university of newcastle school of architecture . in 2017 , he completed his part ii studies at the sir john cass faculty of art , architecture and design in london .
a recreation club for senior police officials in hong kong has been demolished to make way for a new facility designed by tfp farrells . the scheme is part of a wider multi billion - dollar infrastructure project linking hong kong island and
max farrell , partner , is leading the review at farrells . max has a background in public affairs and public relations . he has an ma in urban and regional planning from the university of westminster and is a member of the academy of urbanism . at farrells his role includes liaison with local and national government on high speed rail and aviation strategy as well as proposals for a new transport ‘super hub’ at old oak common where hs2 meets crossrail in west london .
eirini joined farrells in 2016 as an architect . she has worked on mixed - use projects including the skylines development on the isle of dogs and the castle green regeneration in barking . she is currently working on the euston station masterplan .
kezf , document controller , joined farrells in august 2014 . he is responsible for maintaining company documentation in the hong kong office including the packages for the west kowloon cultural district authority . his hobbies include travel , music , and reading .
in designing the master plan for one excellence in qianhai , china , tfp farrells have looked to improve upon similar typologies in the us and the uk , with their greatest innovation being the renewed attention given to pedestrian traffic and public spaces .
farrells has unveiled new images of a conceptual new town called “nam tong” in eastern hong kong . in light of rising population and a scarcity of land , the nam tong proposal is intended as a means for hong kong to grow sustainably .
the farrells are a scotch - irish family living in appalachia ( kentucky , to be specific ) , and outsiders follows what happens to them when coal companies want their home for its resources . what really sets the family apart is that they live totally off the grid , far removed from the towns down the mountain . there is a certain air of mythology surrounding this community that seems out of place in the modern world , because that ' s exactly what the farrells are .
while the actual plot the farrells find themselves in on outsiders emphasizes the freedoms it is granted as a fictional tv series , the cast and creator ' s own research and inspiration should add a richness and authenticity to the world they inhabit .
farrells , which has offices in london , hong kong and shanghai , is creating the masterplan for the £1 billion development , which will comprise around 230 , 000 square metres of office space as well as shops , apartments and leisure facilities .
manuel joined farrells in 2014 after graduating as an architect in spain in 2012 , working on different projects including the redevelopment of earls court and chelsea waterfront project . also he worked for a while on different proposals for the point in paddington .
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the nec judges cited the kennedy town swimming pool project for the “excellent time management and delivery” demonstrated by the development team , and the effective working relationship between the hong kong government , the mtr corporation , engineering firm paul y construction and farrells .
global architecture firm farrells – led by sir terry farrell – are behind the masterplan for the upcoming london paramount resort , coming in 2020 . speaking to clad , a representative for london resorts company holdings ( lrch ) , which is behind the £2bn
dezeenwire : work is nearing completion on the 442m kingkey finance tower in shenzhen - the eighth - tallest building in the world . designed by farrells , the building is also the tallest ever by a british architect . more info and images below . more
since joining farrells in 2016 , king is has worked on the kowloon east regional police headquarters . he graduated from birmingham polytechnic in 1992 and became an arb registered architect in hong kong in 1999 . he is also a member of hkia and riba .
farrells director stefan krummeck said :
an integrated team approach was adopted amongst to ensure thorough understanding of the common objectives for time , cost , quality , safety and community expectations for project delivery . this teamwork was integral to the project’s success . ”
farrells director stefan krummeck told clad :
an integrated team approach was adopted amongst to ensure thorough understanding of the common objectives for time , cost , quality , safety and community expectations for project delivery . this teamwork was integral to the project’s success . ”
since joining farrells in 2013 , tolis has worked on projects including the west kowloon cultural district and m + museum in hong kong , sung wong toi station in hong kong , one excellence qianhai in shenzhen , and most recently the kowloon east regional police headquarters .
his longtime interest in materiality and building envelope design is currently taking shape on the construction of a unique facade for the m + museum in the west kowloon cultural district , where he leads farrells’ facade team and collaborates with joint venture partners herzog and de meuron .
ben comes from a background in urban planning and has long been passionate about cities , communities , and transportation . prior to joining farrells he worked as a planning assistant at griffiths - muecke associates and as a research assistant at the chinese university’s school of architecture .
“i welcome anyone with an interesting farrell story to tell . although i’m sure i will be kept busy with local farrell family stories , there were also many thousands of farrells who left longford to a life abroad , in search of greener pastures , so to speak .
duncan has worked with farrells since 1987 and has over 30 years’ experience on a wide range of projects , from a detailed involvement with the design and implementation of the mi6 headquarters building at vauxhall cross through to complex masterplans such as earls court and royal albert docks .
as sir terry’s executive assistant , emma’s role has evolved over the last fifteen years to play a central role in the office’s publications and archival resources . previously working in the music industry , emma brings creativity and flair to all her projects and her farrells knowledge is unsurpassable .
‘finding the farrells’ invites families both at home in ireland and around the world to share their family stories , which will be gathered together and printed in a collection of books - the first of which will be launched in july 2018 , during the farrell clan rally in longford .
sangsoo joined farrells in 2007 as a key member to deliver the peninsula place project , a new office building in greenwich peninsula , where he has played a key role in the detailed design to completion of the project . he was in charge of various external & internal packages .
lisa joined farrells in october 2017 to establish the new manchester office and is working on the northern gateway masterplan . she is an enthusiastic architect with experience of delivering projects from feasibility through planning to construction with a focus on buildability , whilst remaining true to the original design concept .
adriyana joined farrells in 2013 as an architectural assistant and has worked on projects such as earl’s court and lots road . she enjoys being involved in the project coordination within the project design team . currently , she is doing her master’s degree in architecture at the university of westminster .
as a visualiser at farrells , oleg has worked on nearly all the projects in the office , ranging from large - scale masterplans to residential developments . apart from his strong digital skills , he is also talented at hand - drawing and is always working on a new illustration .
outside of farrells , grace enjoys snowboarding and playing basketball ( no choice when you’re 6 - foot - tall ! ) , having captained the university team during her final year at sheffield . she ventured down from the north after graduating and is so far really enjoying the london lifestyle .
since joining farrells in 2015 , wesley has been responsible for the design of qianhai financial centre in shenzhen , a mixed - use development at the heart of a new special economic zone . as a key member of the design team , he has overseen design development from concept to construction .
the o ' farrells were lords of annaly near longford and their chief , known as lord of annaly , resided at longphuirt ui fearghaill ( o ' farrell ' s fortress ) from which the name of county longford derives . the o ' farrell sept was so important that much space is accorded to them in the
annals of the four masters
. there were two main branches of the o ' farrells , the chiefs who were referred to as o ' farrell boy from
buidhe
meaning yellow or golden , and o ' farrell bane from
bán
meaning fair or white .
kwok - wai is a senior architectural technician at farrells with more than 40 years of experience in the field of architectural drawings and documentation . he is well - versed in local building control and statutory compliance and holds expert knowledge of the preparation and co - ordination of government submissions and working drawings .
annie holds a beng ( hons ) architecture degree from the university of liverpool , uk and xi’an jiaotong - liverpool university , china . she is taking her second year out , having previously worked at the farrells shanghai office for more than a year . annie has now joined the hong kong office .
before joining farrells , simon had practised over 17 years and realised many buildings in the uk and far east . as lead designer or project architect , he had delivered a wide spectrum of culture , health care and residential projects including the award - winning shanghai science museum and london canning town regeneration .
outsiders & apos ; off - the - grid tribe , the farrells — led by big foster ( david morse ) — aren & apos ; t being pushed off their land by the government for hipster real estate , but for coal . the clan has been squatting for decades , living off the land .
magnus joined farrells in 2016 as an architectural assistant after graduating with a b . arch . from university of westminster , where he was awarded an achievement award for his second year marks . he has an interest in housing policies and social housing and focused his final year at university on gentrification and class segregation .
the site chosen for the pool was a derelict car park on a patch of reclaimed land , with an uninterrupted sea view . farrells were commissioned to create a memorable landmark surrounded by landscaping , trees and green walls to revive the neighbourhood and attract local residents to keep fit and healthy by using the facility .
matthew is a uk registered architect and associate at farrells who graduated from the bartlett school of architecture . he previously worked with zaha hadid architects and has a strong design background with experience of a wide range of project types , both throughout asia and within the uk , including high speed rail stations and supertall skyscrapers .
janice graduated from the royal college of art with an ma in architecture . her thesis project was well - received and published as a featured article in the prominent dezeen webmagazine . since joining farrells , janice has participated in many projects including the guangzhou museum , hong kong m + museum , and the dubai metro .
daly has been working on the design of buildings , urban spaces , and infrastructure in asia since 2010 . since joining farrells’ hong kong office as a bim architectural designer he has been involved with the singapore high - speed rail terminus project as well as the m + museum in hong kong’s west kowloon cultural district .
edward joined farrells after studying his undergraduate degree at the kent school of architecture where he graduated with first class honours and the humanities rotary prize for distinguished performance . his final year project received a high level of recognition after featuring in the architects journal and being nominated for the prestigious riba president’s medals student award 2016 .
a member of the executive group in london , shevaughn is a central part of the senior management team . leading the farrells delivery group , shevaughn is passionately committed to driving projects from scheme design through to completion , whilst her experience and precise aptitude in problem solving allow her to lead large multi - disciplinary teams .
before joining farrells he worked as an architect at oma rotterdam where he developed his design skills working on various high profile projects worldwide , while as an independent architect he has developed completed projects in europe and asia , covering a broad range of scales and sectors from exhibitions to hospitality , residential , retail , and commercial .
working with uk developer stanhope and architects and masterplanners farrells , abp have a commitment to developing a minimum of 600 , 000 square feet in the first phase , with strong interest for office space already being shown by chinese companies , including some of the country’s top banks . the first occupiers are due to move in in 2017 .
since joining farrells he has worked on many high profile architecture and urban design projects including regents place , lots road , peninsula place retail , bicester , st . ermin’s hotel , earls court , nine elms , eagle house and royal mint gardens . he is currently working on a mixed - use development on edgware road in london .
since joining farrells in 2016 , helen has worked on office tower common area fit - out in qianhai , shenzhen , china and as well as the kowloon east regional police headquarters in hong kong . she gained a bachelor of arts degree with honours in interior architecture & design at nottingham trent , uk and achieved leed accreditation in 2015 .
simon joined farrells in 2014 for the redevelopment of the landmark lots road power station . with a strong portfolio of building delivery , he brings in all his site experience and knowledge and oversees the shell and core construction of the project . he’s a member of the office qa review panel and the practice mentor of london school of architecture .
“the university of leicester has already achieved a remarkable degree of growth and development , making it one of britain’s most dynamic universities . farrells big picture thinking work with the university on the masterplan is an opportunity for the university of leicester to reflect , assess and plan its future options in a period of dramatic uncertainty for the higher education sector .
in her previous roles at aedas and wong and ouyang , crystal gained extensive experience in space planning , interior design , detailed design , tender documentation , government submissions , contract adminstration , project administration , and site coordination . since joining farrells in 2016 , crystal has primarily worked on the kowloon east regional police headquarters for the hong kong government .
megan joined farrells in september 2016 , after completing her architectural studies at newcastle university and the university of liverpool . as part of her master of architecture she led in the design and build of a 50m² star gazing pavilion and community event space in the heart of northumberland national park , which received a high commendation for the riba macewen award .
since joining farrells in 2013 , angeliki has been a key team member on a number of mixed - use developments in china , including the lujiazui financial district in shanghai and the xiamen ifc . in hong kong she has worked on the west kowloon cultural district’s m + museum and recently on the kowloon east regional police headquarters in kai tak .
piotr joined farrells in 2016 as an architect . he has worked on royal mint gardens residential project and has focused on townhouses , commercial and communal spaces coordination with consultant information in a wider context of the whole development . before joining farrells he worked for different architectural practices in london and was involved in education , office and residential projects . he worked on a wide range of projects from small to large scale developments . piotr graduated from silesian university of technology in gliwice , poland with march degree in architecture and is a member of silesian chamber of architects . before he moved to london he worked in poland on variety of culture , public and sport facility projects and on competitions as well .
neil is lead partner at farrells architect / planning practice for strategic infrastructure and urban design projects . an architect - planner with over 30 years experience in the creative and enabling aspects of place - shaping and built environment projects , neil is currently advising both public and private sector clients on the development impact of some of uk’s major planned infrastructure investments .
farrells , whose 442 - metre kingkey 100 is currently shenzhen ' s tallest skyscraper , claims the proposed evergrande tower will become the second - tallest building in china , although construction is already underway on nine towers that will exceed 500 metres – including gensler ' s 632 - metre shanghai tower and the 660 - metre ping an finance centre by kpf .
ellen has been working in architectural practice in hong kong since 2003 . she joined farrells in 2008 and has had direct continuous project experience on transport related projects in hong kong through all stages of design and construction procurement . her project experience includes railway stations , recreational facilities and masterplanning . ellen holds a thorough understanding of the local building codes and regulations .
the second and final phase of the kennedy town swimming pool , designed by farrells , opened on 7 february . it includes two new indoor heated pools , measuring 50 and 25m length respectively , as well as a jacuzzi . the swimming pool’s first phase , comprising a 50m outdoor pool and an outdoor leisure pool , opened to the public in may 2011 .
that ' s not to say that there haven ' t been real communities
apart from modernity ,
so though outsiders is fictional , the farrells ' lifestyle is not something out of the question or completely outlandish . you may even notice nods to the fact ( which is often exaggerated to myth ) that appalachian settlers preserved shakespearean / elizabethan english for centuries .
working through all stages , from conceptual design to on - site construction and completion , phil’s role of senior associate is grounded in his experience with foster + partners and eric parry . since joining farrells in 2015 , phil has worked on mixed - use developments in xiamen and jinan , and recently on the m + museum in collaboration with herzog and de meuron .
in january 2013 ed vaizey , minister for culture , communications and the creative industries , asked me to undertake a national review of architecture and the built environment . i have undertaken this review independently with my team at farrells and advised by a panel of 11 industry leaders with a breadth of experience that covers education , outreach , urbanism , architecture , property and philosophy .
peter is a design partner at farrells whose expertise lies in concept design and design development through to completion . his experience is wide ranging and includes buildings in the commercial , residential , retail , cultural and leisure sectors as well as urban design and interior design projects . peter is responsible for complex , mixed - use urban regeneration projects throughout london and also in asia .
as a leed accredited professional in the us and a beam professional in hong kong , simon emphasizes the importance of sustainability by marrying innovative solutions with passive designs while maximizing social , economic and cultural benefits . simon is leading the farrells team on the m + museum , holding responsibility for the overall design , management , operation and implementation of this high - profile project .
andrew , a project director , joined farrells in 2005 after working at design research unit ( dru ) and founding building design studio ltd . he holds experience on a wide variety of projects in hong kong , mainland china , india , thailand and japan , ranging from large - scale commercial towers and associated developments , business parks , retail developments and complex infrastructure projects .
she believes that employees should be offered a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth . creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of employee relations . above all , employees are provided with respect and caring attitude within farrells . as an hr representative , she loves being the link between the company and the employees and loves being a people’s person .
born in granada , spain , and with a master’s degree in architecture from the european university of madrid , carlos has large experience in international projects of different scales and typologies in spain , france and the uk . before joining farrells in january 2017 , he has worked in multi - awarded european offices such as studio odile decq in paris and stanton williams and pdp in london .
lisa completed a masters in architecture and urbanism followed by a masters in architecture at the manchester school of architecture in 2013 , where she now tutors as a part - time associate lecturer . prior to joining farrells , lisa worked for prp on a variety of projects including medium to large scale residential developments , extra care schemes , drama and tv studios , feasibility studies and competitive bids .
since joining farrells in 2016 , maysa has played a leading role in the delivery of a vision for housing - led regeneration in west cumbria . she has also been involved in several mixed - use and transport masterplans in london . aside from project work , maysa seeks to promote the role of the arts in the built environment and sits on the place alliance’s arts & place steering group .
ó duibhgeannáin , o duigenain , duigenan , duignan , dignan , deignan , duignam , dignam , & c . ; ' descendant of dubhgeannán ' ( diminutive of dubhceann , blackhead ) ; the name of a distinguished literary family in co . roscommon , who were hereditary chroniclers to the clann mulrony and conmaicne , that is , to the macdermotts , o ' farrells , magrannells , & c .
working between the farrells offices in london and hong kong , benjamin played an integral role in much of the practice’s large - scale work across europe and asia . his holistic approach to design is rooted in the local context of a particular project . this is exemplified in london’s swiss cottage revitalisation , where existing structures of architectural significance were retained and enhanced with new public spaces that enjoyed immediate popularity .
josephine leung , a senior secretary with farrells , has been working in the architectural and construction industry for over 15 years . she has been involved in many types of projects , including transportation , schools , hotels , residential and mixed - use developments . josephine is well - versed in all project stages , from tender to completion , and holds sound knowledge of government statutory submissions and project administration .
since joining farrells in 2016 , annie has contributed to the different design development stages and drawing production of several major , mixed - use developments in mainland china . 2d and 3d computer drafting skills were employed to support the scheme and detail development of retail podiums , link bridge , and tower canopies . she worked closely with project architects to develop design ideas , with a particular focus on facade systems .
keithan , an architectural technician , joined farrells after acquiring several years of comprehensive architectural experience in china . employing his technical expertise in autocad and revit , keithan prepares architectural drawings including plans , elevations , sections , and details . he works with clients to ensure that designs meet their requirements and expectations , helping to ensure that the final product is built to a standard that satisfies users and owners alike .
prior joining farrells , daria worked at lda design and contributed to the successful delivery of a wide range of urban design and masterplanning projects in several locations around the uk , india and russia . her experience covers a great variety of projects , from central london university campus to revitalization strategies for deprived london areas , from airfield regeneration visions to masterplans for new town for more than 25 , 000 residents .
architecture studio farrells have been honoured with an nec award for their delivery of a waterfront swimming pool in hong kong . the firm , led by terry farrell , won the nec award for large project of the year 2016 – which recognises excellence in project delivery and good practice . they were commissioned to build a new home for the kennedy town swimming pool , after its former facility was demolished to make
having joined farrells 25 years ago , neil is lead partner at the architect / planning practice for strategic architecture and urban design projects . as an architect – planner , he has a wealth of experience in the creative and enabling aspects of place - shaping and built environment projects , and is currently advising both public and private sector clients on the development impact of some of uk’s major planned infrastructure investments .
alessandra holds a master in architecture and urban design from polytechnic school of torino and before joining farrells , she worked in award - winning practices in france ( adpi ) and italy ( claudio modola architects , claudio nardi architects , pls design ) . focusing on retail driven schemes at various scales , from airport mall space planning to high end boutiques interior design , alessandra has worked on a diverse portfolio of projects .
max was previously head of the community and regeneration sector at electoral reform services , the uks leading electoral services company , where he devised and led public engagement programmes for ballots and referendums throughout the country . prior to joining farrells in 2010 he was a public affairs consultant at pall mall consult where he engaged with local and national government on behalf of private and voluntary sector organisations on high profile projects including eco towns .
the urban dialogue architectural exhibition—previously shown in hong kong , shenzhen , and shanghai—was launched today ( 12 october 2017 ) at the ura centre in singapore . it will be open to the public , free of charge , until 15 november . it is presented by farrells , the award - winning architects and urban designers currently designing the singapore terminus of the high - speed railway to kuala lumpur , scheduled to open in 2026 .
having studied architecture in lisbon and a year abroad in milan , she worked at joao paciencia architects in lisbon . her interest in 3d started to develop and deciding to study more about producing visualization material , mafalda took a summer course in vancouver canada at vancouver film school , before moving to hong kong where she worked as a visualiser at oma . after that moved to uk where she worked at rshp before joining farrells .
jaewon joined farrells in 2016 and had worked on several regeneration and master planning projects . he is currently working on a large - scale project in london , where it is crucial to consider and address numerous topics - often conflicting with one another , such as the local communities , history , geography , traffic , housing demand and job prospects in the most harmonious manner to achieve a more sustainable future for the great city .
the coat of arms black greyhound crest is often used in irish folklore and particularly in gaelic poetry and mythology as an epithet to describe a valiant warrior . the crown denotes the golden crown of a duke ( as in the lords of annaly - the farrells ) the gold colour denotes generosity and elevation of mind while the golden lion rearing signifies bravery and nobility . the green field of the shield signifies hope , love and joy .
previously jonathan worked for a small but long established practice in australia that focused on designing sustainable communities , high quality affordable housing and developments , community infrastructure and beautiful environments . after gaining experience working on a range of projects including commercial , community and master planning , tourism and residential work he went travelling for a year before settling in london . at farrells jonathan is currently working on a mid - sized mixed use development in westminster .
waitong , an architectural technician , works primarily on projects for hong kong’s railway operator , mtr corporation , including three major stations on the shatin to central link , opening in stages between 2019 and 2021 : sung wong toi station , to kwa wan station , and exhibition centre station . he also contributed significantly to the express rail link project , for which farrells designed all above - ground structures in the new territories and northern kowloon .
ó duibhgeannáin , o duigenain , duigenan , duignan , dignan , deignan , duignam , dignam , & c . ; ' descendant of dubhgeannán ' ( diminutive of dubhceann , blackhead ) ; the name of a distinguished literary family in co . roscommon , who were hereditary chroniclers to the clann mulrony and conmaicne , that is , to the macdermotts , o ' farrells , magrannells , & c . ; their chief residence was at kilronan .
vaughn has been working with farrells since 2013 on a wide variety of projects , which include : earls court , euston station , imperial wharf , hayes and hillingdon , convoys wharf , charlton riverside and herringham road . studying architecture at wits university in johannesburg south africa , vaughn previously worked at gensler , heatherwick and arup . an artist in his spare time , vaughn can otherwise be found on his bicycle , exploring london or enjoying time with family .
jacky , a senior associate , has nearly 20 years’ experience working on landmark projects in hong kong and mainland china , including guangdong museum , guangzhou city library competition - winning entry , 1 peking road , and the hong kong government headquarters at tamar . since joining tfp farrells , he has contributed to projects of varying scales , including the kk100 development in shenzhen , beijing cbd masterplan and china zun , now the tallest building in the chinese capital .