Ben has a keen interest in the power of graphics, illustration and visualisation for communicating design both within design development and the consultation process, as exemplified in the recent St Paul’s Way school and Mosque project.

As associate he maintains a clear vision for design quality. His experience covers both residential, community and education sectors; he has also previously worked on projects involving conservation and listed buildings.

Ben leads the PTE involvement in the Open City’s education programme, providing mentoring and encouraging school pupils and their teachers to learn about the built environment. Using his skills and training abilities, Ben is also involved in coaching his fellow team members in visualisation techniques.

• Studied at the University of Brighton (BA and Part 2) and the University of Westminster (Part 3 with Distinction)
• Joined Pollard Thomas Edwards in 2007 as a Part 1 assistant, and returned in 2009 as a Part 2 assistant
• Appointed senior architect in 2016
• Appointed associate in 2018