I am an associate-level architect with over 10 years of experience delivering complex projects within leading London practices. I specialise in early-stage concept design, feasibility studies and planning strategy across challenging central London sites. I establish architectural strategies and lead multidisciplinary consultant teams through early design development and planning stages (RIBA 0–3), while managing programmes, resources and client relationships. I have a strong track record navigating complex planning environments including heritage constraints, townscape considerations and stakeholder engagement, developing robust design proposals and strategic planning submissions. I regularly direct internal project teams, coordinate consultant inputs and present design proposals to clients and stakeholders. I contribute to studio initiatives including competitions, research, mentoring and the development of digital design templates and workflows.

Michael O’Hanlon

I am an associate-level architect with over 10 years of experience delivering complex projects within leading London practices. I specialise in early-stage concept design, feasibility studies and planning strategy across challenging central London sites. I establish architectural strategies and lead multidisciplinary consultant teams through early design development and planning stages (RIBA 0–3), while managing programmes, resources and client relationships. I have a strong track record navigating complex planning environments including heritage constraints, townscape considerations and stakeholder engagement, developing robust design proposals and strategic planning submissions. I regularly direct internal project teams, coordinate consultant inputs and present design proposals to clients and stakeholders. I contribute to studio initiatives including competitions, research, mentoring and the development of digital design templates and workflows.

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I am an associate-level architect with over 10 years of experience delivering complex projects within leading London practices. I specialise in early-stage concept design, feasibility studies and planning strategy across challenging central London sites. I establish architectural strategies and lead multidisciplinary consultant teams through early design development and planning stages (RIBA 0–3), while managing programmes, resources and client relationships.

I have a strong track record navigating complex planning environments including heritage constraints, townscape considerations and stakeholder engagement, developing robust design proposals and strategic planning submissions. I regularly direct internal project teams, coordinate consultant inputs and present design proposals to clients and stakeholders. I contribute to studio initiatives including competitions, research, mentoring and the development of digital design templates and workflows.

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Work Experience

Architectural Assistant (Part I & II) at Gianni Botsford Architects - London, UK
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2016
Worked closely with the practice director on concept design and form development across residential, cultural and masterplanning projects. Developed architectural proposals through digital modelling, physical model studies and drawing packages supporting design development and client presentations. Contributed to design studies and presentation material across multiple project stages.
Part II Assistant at DSDHA - London
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Supported Directors in early design development and planning strategy; coordinated consultant inputs; contributed to feasibility studies and strategic proposals.
Architect at DSDHA - London
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Led concept design development and consultant coordination through early stages; developed design strategies for central London planning applications addressing heritage constraints and stakeholder engagement.
Associate at DSDHA - London
January 1, 2013 - Present
Led projects and multidisciplinary consultant teams across a range of scales; established design direction; managed programmes and client relationships; mentored junior staff and contributed to digital modelling workflows.

Education

DipArch, RIBA Part III at University of Westminster
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
MArch (Merit), RIBA Part II at University of Westminster
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
BArch (Hons) Upper Second Class, RIBA Part I at London Metropolitan University
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011
DipArch at University of Westminster
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
MArch (Merit) at University of Westminster
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
BArch (Hons) Upper Second Class at London Metropolitan University
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

ARB Registration
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026
ARB Registered
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Life Sciences, Real Estate & Construction, Healthcare, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services