A team of people focussed architects

What we do

GTH/ is a chartered architectural practice.

We bring energy, care and clarity to the process of making joyful places and buildings.

We listen to clients and communities – building trust and providing clear direction.

We carefully navigate complexity – balancing ambition with risk to deliver enduring value.

For us, collaboration drives progress – aligning teams, unlocking planning and realising sustainable buildings.

We are serious about outcomes, nimble in approach, and care deeply about how buildings are experienced by the people and communities they serve.

Where we help

New Buildings

Existing Buildings

Refurbishment

Retrofit

Master Planning

Interior Design

Journal

November 24, 2025

Topping out at One Murphy Hub Golborne!

GTH/ Stories

Workplace

Refurbishment

Royal Exchange Buildings

Our Team

Director

Karl Taylor

Karl has 30 years’ experience leading design teams across residential, workplace education sectors. He places great emphasis on the development of proactive working relationships and collaborations between clients, stakeholders and the GTH team.

For Karl, the focus on the quality of GTH’s service is as important as the quality, sustainability and creativity of its design outputs - the value of which is evidenced by the practice’s significant portfolio of repeat clients.

He has an attuned sense for distilling project challenges and is a keen advocate for the intelligent use of technology and systems delivery across all scales and platforms.

Director

Brian Alborough

Brian leads the technical delivery side of the business, with a strong background in creating practical, affordable, high-performance buildings. His key areas of expertise are the design of efficient housing, industrial & office/storage buildings. He is equally adept with traditional forms of construction, ‘Design for Manufacture and Assembly’ (DfMA) and off-site construction projects.

Environmental matters are close to Brian’s heart, and he has built steadily on his MSc work (in which he developed a comparative analysis of the embodied carbon & energy in a range of traditional and DfMA constructions), to create enduring & effective low environment solutions.

Associate

Elina Ceijere

With over 10 years of comprehensive experience in the architectural industry, Elina is a skilled practitioner and possesses a highly attuned aesthetic sensibility, honed during her experience of working and studying in UK, Italy, Denmark and Latvia. She brings international experience having worked on wide range of projects in Scandinavia, Central Europe and Middle East.

Specializing in refurbishment and workplace sectors, Elina is leading and delivering diverse range of projects in central London, each tailored to meet the unique requirements and vision of clients. Elina combines creativity with technical expertise to transform spaces that inspire and ensure functionality.

Associate

Patrick Blanchard

Patrick’s 8 years’ experience have seen him specializing in commercial and industrial architecture. He is well versed in each phase of project delivery, from initial site assessment to on-site completion, and always brings meticulous attention to detail and how it supports the bigger picture.

Patrick has designed and delivered complex and innovative projects in London and the provinces, in both industrial and office sectors - valued up to £120 million - with his work earning professional recognition and awards.

Patrick is committed to sustainability and has delivered carbon negative and BREEAM outstanding projects, setting a high standard for environmental sustainability.

Architect

George Knipe

George graduated from Northumbria University with a distinction and was nominated for the RIBA President’s Dissertation Medal.

George has experience supporting a diverse range of projects, including successful planning applications for complex schemes in sensitive locations, interior design-focused refurbishment projects, and various multi-unit residential projects. George has also worked within a Landscape Architects practice, delivering considered designs for challenging sites within the curtilage of listed buildings.

Currently he is involved with the delivery of several London office refurbishment projects, each of which requiring particular attention to detail and careful coordination.

Architect

Aldara Navarro

Aldara is a qualified architect who graduated in Spain and worked in Ireland and England. Since joining GTH/Architects in 2016, she has become a core member of the team and a key contributor to many of the practice’s schemes.

Aldara has been involved in numerous projects across all RIBA work stages, ranging from small to large-scale master planning, coordinating design decisions with the different members of the wider team.

She is a highly organised and efficient individual with excellent design skills and comprehensive experience in preparing high quality architectural drawings.

Senior Architect

Ben Miller

Ben brings extensive experience in navigating planning and technical challenges, working closely with clients, consultants, and contractors to lead the delivery of high-quality projects.

Over seven years Ben has been involved with complex urban developments, sensitive conservation work, special educational needs facilities, and adaptive reuse schemes - throughout the UK and across all RIBA work stages.

Ben combines creative problem-solving with technical rigour to ensure projects are both innovative and deliverable.

Studio Administrator

Susan Dimaano

Susan has over 10 years of experience in office management and team coordination. Her degree in Computer Science has positioned her well to implement office automation and innovative online software applications. Whilst her journey started in hotel industry, her determination to learn different aspects of hospitality propelled her to collaborate with different departments and acquire new skills such as customer relationships, marketing and procurement.

Recently, Susan completed a Microsoft Power BI Advance Course as she believes that proper data analysis and management is an important tool for the office.

On the lighter side, Susan also adheres to the fact that an office is not just about procedures and targets, but is also about creating a positive, healthy and enriching atmosphere.

Part 2 Architectural Assistant

Anna Filipowicz

Ania is a versatile addition to the team, navigating complex design and technical challenges across both residential and commercial sectors.

Ania’s diverse experience ranges from high-end residential schemes in Queensway to high-rise residential towers like Royal Arsenal Riverside A-Blocks. She is particularly skilled in the early design stages, where she excels at auditing and optimizing proposals to balance creative vision with functional efficiency.

Her experience also includes specialist projects, such as the Soho Theatre refurbishment and the delivery of the innovative UCL PEARL laboratory. A collaborative team member, she prides herself on providing the high-quality documentation necessary to bring complex, multi-disciplinary schemes to life.

Our Clients

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General Enquiries

info@GTH-architects.com
+44 (0)20 3696 5530