Role: Heads of Discipline

Kate Thomas

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Kate Thomas

BA (Hons) Interior Design
BSc (Hons) Architecture

HEAD OF INTERIOR DESIGN

Having studied separately as both an Architect and as an Interior Designer, Kate is experienced and qualified in both fields.

Rather than distinguish between interior and exterior design Kate prefers instead to consolidate and unite the two. The quality of Kate’s interior architecture was recognised at Cardiff School of Management and Cardiff School of Art and Design which both received RIBA Awards.

Kate is highly organised and an accomplished Project Director with an infectious enthusiasm and drive which ensures projects are progressed positively and effectively. She is adept at communicating, listening and understanding which is particularly valuable for stakeholder workshops and presentations. Kate is an important member of our senior management team and her wider practice roles include driving staff development and training alongside resource management.  She is a key member of our practice-wide Education sector and Arts, Culture & Heritage sector groups

Contact Kate

Email: enquiries@austinsmithlord.com
Telephone: +44 (0)2920 225 208

Kate’s key projects

Matthew Dyer

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Matthew Dyer

BA (Hons) BArch RIBA CA AABC

HEAD OF CONSERVATION

Matthew joined Austin-Smith:Lord in 2018. An accredited conservation architect, he has worked on conservation and regeneration projects across sectors, for public and third sector clients. His expertise in the conservation of historic building fabric extends to stonework, brickwork and timber repairs and internal decoration as well as introduction of sensitive interventions in historic settings.

Many of Matthew’s projects have required the assembly of complex funding packages. He has secured grants for clients from bodies including Historic England, the Architectural Heritage Fund and the National Lottery Heritage Fund. He is presently working on two of Wales’ largest NLHF grant funded projects, the revitalisation of Grade I listed Old College in Aberystwyth and the conservation and refurbishment of Grade I listed Newport Transporter Bridge.

Contact Matthew

Email: enquiries@austinsmithlord.com
Telephone: +44 (0)117 239 0500

Matthew’s key projects

Siobhan Vernon

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Siobhan Vernon

MA(Hons) Landscape Architecture, CMLI

HEAD OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Siobhan joined Austin-Smith:Lord in 2007 after three years at TGP Landscape Architects and four years at Gillespies. She became an associate in 2008. Siobhan graduated from Heriot Watt University/Edinburgh College of Art in 1999.

She is co-author of the Landscape Architect’s Pocket Book, published by Elsevier in January 2009 and is an examiner for the Landscape Institute’s professional practice exam.

Siobhan’s projects have received numerous accolades including Scottish Property Awards, Scottish Design Awards, Roses Design Awards, and My Place Awards.

Contact Siobhan

Email: enquiries@austinsmithlord.com
Telephone: +44 (0)141 223 8500

Siobhan’s key projects

Andrew McCafferty

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Andrew McCafferty

BArch(Hons), DipArch ARB RIBA ARIAS

HEAD OF ARCHITECTURE
SECTOR LEAD: INDUSTRY  + INFRASTRUCTURE

ARB registered in 1988, Andrew has over twenty nine years post qualification experience in private architectural practice in Scotland and North of England. Having joined Austin-Smith: Lord in October 2008, Andrew was promoted to Associate in January 2010, Director in 2014 and is currently Principal for the Glasgow studio.

Andrew is versatile working in most sectors – commercial, retail, industrial, education, healthcare and transportation. He is experienced in a lead consultant role, coordinating design teams, committed to project delivery and has an excellent track record in both building refurbishment and new build.

Andrew has lectured at the University of Strathclyde as part of the university’s practice management curriculum and as part of APEAS is responsible for examining RIBA part 3 candidates for professional qualification.

Contact Andrew

Email: enquiries@austinsmithlord.com
Telephone: +44 (0)141 223 8500

Andrew’s key projects