Team

SIMON INNES

Simon is the Founding Director of Innes Associates and provides the insights of over 20 years in practice in London. He is an expert in the design of schools and other buildings for education, a strong leader, and an excellent communicator. Combining a strong analytical approach and an ability to maximise the value from a brief, Simon will drive all projects to a successful conclusion. Simon has acted as Design Advisor for the London Borough of Lewisham and has a special interest in promotion of landscapes and the careful design of buildings within them. When not in the architecture studio Simon is normally writing, cycling, or wishing he was on a sailing boat.

Raluca Turcu

Raluca is an Architect and Certified Passive House Designer. Her experience has focused on the education and student accommodation sectors. Raluca is skilled in managing the technical design, coordination and construction of projects, with an emphasis on timber structures, including CLT. With a keen interest in sustainability, she enjoys exploring ways in which Architects can work with and on behalf of communities to deliver social value at a low ecological cost. Outside of work, Raluca enjoys reading or staying active by hiking, climbing, skiing or cycling. 

SHAY MILLER

Shay is an Architectural Assistant (Part I) who graduated from The University of Edinburgh and spent a semester abroad in Madrid. His interests in architecture are around social and ecological engagement, with a focus on timber construction.  He enjoys learning about materials and practicing his skills in hand-drawing and model-making. Outside of work he enjoys cycling, attending conversations around architecture and travelling. 

CORRIE-ANNE ROUNDING

Corrie is an Associate, whose intelligent analysis, problem-solving, and creative design development gets the most value for Clients out of any brief. She is an exceptional communicator and strong leader of project teams, and these qualities promote high quality and rapid progress in design work. Corrie’s work at IA includes educational, residential, heritage, and site masterplanning projects. Out of the design studio, she participates in a wide range of sports including netball, rugby, and climbing.

CHRIS LAM

Chris is an Architectural Assistant (Part II) at Innes Associates. He studied his Masters of Architecture at the University of Toronto in Canada. His architectural interests include social housing schemes and climate-focused interventions, while outside of work he likes to spend his time outdoors hiking, climbing, and foraging.

THOMAS MARTIN

Thomas is an Architectural Assistant (Part II). He has a special interest in mid-century design, which he explored in his proposal for an extension to the Royal College of Art’s 1950s Darwin Building while finishing his Master’s degree at London Metropolitan University. Other architectural interests include heritage projects and context-sensitive developments.

Outside the office, Thomas enjoys hunting for decorative pieces in vintage and second-hand shops, always seeking to enrich his interior décor.

NATALIA KLUS

Natalia is Team Leader and BIM Coordinator. Pre-fabrication, standardised components, and well-coordinated engineering are areas in which Natalia has proven knowledge and experience. She has worked on-site for the restoration of buildings of local interest, led the application of BIM techniques to the design of eco-studios, and managed the co-ordination of technical information on larger projects. She also has a strong interest in heritage buildings and is working towards accreditation as a Conservation Architect. Outside of working hours, Natalia enjoys mountaineering and with her team has climbed the highest peaks in Europe.

AIDAN TOGONON

Aidan is an Architectural Assistant (Part I) who graduated from Newcastle University. He enjoys sketching and model-making, and has a keen interest in materials and facades with a strong focus on sustainability, retrofit and placemaking design. Outside the studio, he is a passionate basketball fan who enjoys photography, a refreshing chai latte and unwinding with a good book.

BONI NGUYEN

Boni is an Architectural Assistant (Part I) who graduated from the University of Manchester. Her final year project, Continuity in Tempo,  reimagined Crewe's heritage centre into a music hub to bring community engagement through adaptive reuse and sustainable interventions. Outside the studio, she's often exploring art, playing piano, or out on a run.

SANDRA NOWACKA

Sandra Nowacka is our Practice Manager with 6+ years experience working within the architecture industry. Sandra is responsible of all our administrative, HR, bookkeeping and team related activities. Sandra is the ‘go to’ person for the practice and can tackle any problem and support members of staff whenever they need help in their professional roles. She recently completed CIPD Level 5 in Human Resources Management diploma.

RAAZIN ANWAR

Raazin is an Architectural Assistant (Part I) who graduated from Newcastle University with his project 'Barebuild Studios'. His design focused on contextual sensitivity, local forms and sustainability, and sparked a growing interest in material research and innovation. He has a keen interest for all things storytelling and design. 

THOMAS RUPP

Thomas is a Director of our sister practice son.tho Architekten in Besigheim, near Stuttgart. He is an accomplished Architect and responsible for the design of many significant projects for the practice between £2 and £35 million. His thorough grounding in the German tradition of Architect-Construction Manager means he has an unparalleled knowledge and experience of the practicalities of building design. In the UK his completed projects range from a £21 million all-through school to large-scale mixed-use developments.