About Us

Nicholas founded Langstaff Day Architects with Joanna Day in 2015. Prior to this he worked for ten years at Nicholas Hare Architects, a leading London practice.

Nicholas has led a number of award winning design projects across a range of scales in a variety of sectors.  His portfolio includes commercial, residential, leisure and primary, secondary and tertiary education projects, masterplans and conservation schemes.

At LDA, Nicholas has specialised in developing clients’ briefs, and finding innovative design solutions to complex client requirements. He relishes realising the potential of difficult sites at all scales.

He has a particular interest in socially and environmentally responsible design across the whole built environment. He has been a design tutor and visiting critic at the University of Nottingham and is a specialist in inclusive design and sustainable development.

In his spare time, Nicholas is a keen photographer and sportsman and finds himself increasingly trying to keep up with his young family.

Joanna founded Langstaff Day Architects with Nicholas Langstaff in 2015. Prior to this she worked for small practices in London and Manchester followed by ten years at Nicholas Hare Architects, a leading London practice.

Joanna has led projects ranging from award-winning progressive new build schools to complex retrofit projects to small scale residential extensions. At LDA, Joanna has been instrumental in the development of clients’ briefs, the gaining of planning permission in difficult locations, and the delivery of high quality new build and refurbishment schemes. Joanna specialises in sustainable design in the residential, education and cultural sectors and loves working with clients to realise their dream projects.

Believing that practice and teaching are mutually beneficial activities, Joanna spent a number of years as a Studio Design Tutor at Liverpool University, where she trained. She is an Examiner for the Royal Institute of British Architects Part 3 Course, which leads to the final professional qualification in architecture. Joanna also enjoys writing and has regularly contributed to journals such as Building Design and the Architects’ Journal, as well as reviewing for the London Society.

In her spare time, Joanna loves to draw and paint – and not always buildings!

Chris joined Langstaff Day Architects in 2020. He previously worked for Nicholas Hare Architects, Roger Stirk Harbour + Partners and dRMM Architects and he applies the lessons learnt at these practices to each new project. Chris has experience working on and leading projects across education, commercial and hospitality sectors. 

At LDA, Chris is currently working on a sustainable refurbishment of a substantial extension to a multi-use building. 

With a background in engineering Chris retains an abiding interest in the process of design and how elements of a building come together. He leads knowledge sharing within Langstaff Day Architects and supports the next generation of architects by volunteering as a RIBA mentor.  

Away from work, Chris enjoys playing football, cycling in rural Hertfordshire and spending time outdoors with his young family.

Claire joined Langstaff Day Architects in 2019. Claire is an experienced architect who has worked on a number of award winning projects across a variety of sectors. She has also delivered a number of projects on constrained urban sites. She has particular experience of change of use projects. 

At LDA, Claire is working on several residential schemes including an innovative new-build eco house on a small urban plot. 

Claire is a good communicator and understands the importance of clear communication throughout the design process to ensure the best results. 

Outside of LDA you can find Claire exploring on her bicycle or sketching in a coffee shop.

Cristina joined Langstaff Day Architects in 2019. She previously worked across a range of different sectors in France and Mexico. In Paris, she was part of the design team at La Poste du Louvre with Dominique Perrault Architecture. While in Mexico she worked at a renowned practice on a number of large-scale residential and mixed-use projects as well as independently on small scale residential and community projects. 

At LDA, Cristina is currently working on the interior refit of Media facilities as part of a sustainable retrofit project. 

Cristina contributes to the integration of new software in the practice. She has a strong interest in the city as a set of systems and furthermore how architecture and urban design can generate a positive impact on people’s lives.

In her free time Cristina enjoys cooking, urban photography, studying maps, and city walks.

David joined Langstaff Day in 2019 following 22 years at Nicholas Hare Architects working as a project leader on many of the practice’s most significant and award winning projects.

David is a Senior Architect offering valuable experience in a number of sectors for both new build and refurbishment projects, from conception through to completion, with experience on leading and coordinating teams working at all RIBA work stages. David has worked extensively in the higher education sector, as well as on buildings for the arts, sports and workplace sectors. 

At LDA, David is currently working as project leader for the sustainable refurbishment and substantial extension to a prestigious multi-use building. He has also been involved in a new sustainably-constructed workplace, designed for demountability.

In his spare time David enjoys travelling, music and drawing, gliding and archery, and also following motor racing and football, being a season ticket holder at a London football club.

(the latter deliberately unnamed!)

Hugh joined Langstaff Day Architects in 2019. He is an experienced Project Architect, and has worked at award winning practices such as Burgess Architects, Panter Hudspith Architects, and Stockwool and Martin Gledhill Architects (now Casa Architects).

Previous projects range in scale and include large mixed use city blocks, a mid size bespoke mixed use healthcare, residential and retail development, and bespoke private house extensions in London and Bath.

Hugh is currently leading teams for new build and refurbishment clubhouses in London. Hugh believes that high quality buildings rely on the mastery of the technical intricacies of how materials go together. He has a passion for the delivery of projects on site.

When not in the office, Hugh can be found honing his technical knowledge and carpentry skills refurbishing his early Victorian terrace house and constructing fantastical LEGO castles with his family.

Jonny joined Langstaff Day Architects in 2017. Jonny has a broad range of experience having delivered projects across a diversity of sectors including sports and leisure, hospitality and private residential.

Jonny’s strengths lie in working closely with design teams and stakeholders in a collaborative process, ensuring all decisions are underpinned by a strong design narrative rooted in materiality, place and heritage. 

Recent highlights include leading the first phases of a new community building as well as the extension of a high-end restaurant. Jonny is currently working on the revitalisation of a listed 16th Century barn towards its new life as a community cinema. Jonny is a hands-on designer, with a particular interest in digital fabrication, traditional craft and the juncture between the two.

Jonny heads up LDA’s CPD programme, organising a range of simulating internal and external learning sessions.

Outside work Jonny enjoys building bicycles, year round sea swimming and is on a lifelong quest to find the world’s best falafel.

Konna joined Langstaff Day Architects in 2019. Prior to this, Konna had 3 years of freelancing experience and had been involved in a wide variety of projects ranging from residential and private houses to community-led and public projects.

Konna has been working on a new media facility for professional sporting interviews. Konna enjoys working through all stages of design from conceptual ideas to material palettes and final details. She is passionate about designing joyful, well-considered and accessible places for all.

Konna is a keen gardener and looks after the Langstaff Day plant population!

Outside of work, Konna enjoys cycling, making small trinkets out of concrete and cooking for her friends.

Maddy joined Langstaff Day Architects in 2020. Before this she worked for two high profile AJ100 practices, gaining particular experience in large scale sport, leisure and hospitality venues, from conception through to completion. As a result she is used to working with large teams, consulting with multiple user groups and coordinating complex schemes.

Most recently, Maddy has been involved in the consultation process to develop the brief and concept design for a large leisure project with multiple stakeholders. She has also been developing options for a residential extension within a challenging planning context.

Maddy has a keen interest in creating thoughtful, considered and beautifully crafted spaces, which are not only enjoyable spaces for people to inhabit, but are also grounded in local context. She has an enthusiasm for architecture at a multitude of scales, from pocket sized extensions to large mixed-use masterplans.

Outside of the office Maddy enjoys being active. She is an avid traveler as well as an enthusiastic travel photographer!

Sophie joined Langstaff Day Architects in 2020, after working for another London-based architectural practice for over four years. As well as a BA in Business and Finance from Heriot-Watt University, she has studied History of Ideas and Human Geography at Stockholm University.

Sophie’s role as a studio manager is broad and covers several interesting areas of the business. Sophie loves working with people and this is where she most enjoys spending her time, bringing the team together.

Away from work, Sophie enjoys cooking, yoga, travelling and spending time with friends and family.