Tom joined Orms in 2023, bringing six years of diverse experience from AHMM, PTE and Apt. A graduate of the University of Lincoln and University of Westminster, his academic work earned a RIBA President's Silver Medal nomination following collaboration with the New York Institute of Technology. Tom's portfolio spans office, housing, masterplanning, heritage and public sectors, including work on The Palm House Net Zero Project at Kew Gardens—developing innovative decarbonisation strategies for historically significant buildings.
What does ultrapractical mean to you? Ultrapractical architecture responds to both present needs and future challenges. As Project Architect for One Hanover Street, I'm navigating the complex balance of retrofitting a historic Regent Street building to create high-quality, low-carbon workspace while respecting its heritage. This approach extends to my wider contributions through mentoring with Open City Accelerate Programme, the Architecture in Schools programme, and my previous role on the RIBA North London Architects Group committee—all focused on addressing real challenges through collaborative, forward-thinking design.