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Youmeheshe a practice formed by two ex- We take an holistic approach to design which aims Local actions, global awareness Our ambition is to create contextually responsive Simon Beames Simon Dickens Simon Catton Simon Beames Simon Beames and Simon to bring together the best minds in their relevant architecture that touches the planet lightly while 00 44 773 824 1077 Dickens design carefully composed people friendly fields; identifying the project needs and then as- Our approach to environmental design encompass- nurturing people that use them. We endorse a Simon graduated with distinction from the Bartlett Simon graduated from the Royal College of Art Simon is a design consultant specialising in envi- buildings. sembling the project team. Our task as designers is es a range of considerations which benefit the over- systematic and strategic approach to construction School of Architecture, he cut his teeth at Foster where he benefited greatly from collaboration with ronmental and social issues in the built environ- Simon Dickens to create the vision and guide the team members all building development. We start from a thorough but want to design people friendly buildings. Associates then was a senior associate at Grimshaw designers across the entire design spectrum. ment. He has been responsible for providing eco 00 44 773 824 1076 Innovation and sustainability has underpinned our to achieve architecturally workable and economi- understanding of the immediate environmental, Architects where he worked for 11 years, is a Di- design advice for projects ranging from individual work from the very beginning. cally viable solutions. social and economic concerns of the site context. Using these methodologies we have recently ploma Unit Master at the Architectural Association, Time spent with Team Zoo in Japan, introduced dwellings to new settlements. Simon Catton This in depth analysis of the site will give us an developed and built a prototypical pre-fabricated is a CABE Enabler focused on Surestart and works the importance of understanding the site and the 00 44 797 126 6605 Youmeheshe was founded 05-05-05 by Simon Learning and Sharing understanding of the use of natural resources, pavilion that benefits from off-site engineered as Architect for the Non Government Organisation, surrounding environment. Japan provided the op- Simon joined the Battle McCarthy Urban Design Beames and Simon Dickens who have worked landscape, ecology and social dimension. timber construction. The Pavilion creates a magical Children-on-the-edge. portunity to combine traditional materials such as Group after studying at the University of Westmin- together closely with Simon Catton since 1988. As a young design practice, we have an open mind and wondrous place within the Greenwich Unesco mud and bamboo with modern materials to form ster. He was responsible for providing strategic YOUMEHESHE about the way we operate in the construction We believe that the socio-economic sustainability World Heritage site. He has been involved at the inception of several contemporary structures. vision and co-ordinating the project objectives Studio 2 We are committed to the idea that a successful industry. of architectural projects is as important as the major projects across the world including Chek Lap within the multi-disciplinary team. Projects include 173 Tower Bridge Road building is one which responds thoughtfully and environmental considerations. When designing Projects we are currently working on are expand- Kok airport Hong Kong, the Reichstag , The Simon worked for 6 years at Grimshaw Architects the innovative Greenwich Millennium Village devel- gracefully to our client’s needs, local conditions and At YOUMEHESHE, we combine research projects specific projects we must consider all aspects of ing our knowledge and experience in design of American Air Museum Duxford; lead the design where he worked on many high profile projects opment in London, UK. the buildings’ future communities. and teaching sessions with everyday studio opera- the impact of the architecture. Whether it be local environmentally positive and energy efficient team for London for 5 such as a Stadium at Lords Cricket Ground and SE1 2AW tions so we can gain further knowledge through employment creation during the construction buildings and facilities, we are leading the research years and currently leads the design for the conser- Zurich Airport. He was the Concept Architect for He was a founding member of SEA Ltd, a design We work with our clients to help identify their debate and discourse. process; the availability of local materials to reduce into passive buildings with our housing schemes in vation of the tea clipper in Greenwich, Bath Spa, the first truly contemporary building in practice promoting sustainable design issues at all potential requirements for each project, then, ‘embodied’ energy or the long term affect of the Norway, a technology we intend to demonstrate in London. the UNESCO World Heritage site. Simon was the project scales. Interests in emerging communica- 00 44 20 7357 6558 together, develop the brief and the design. Thinking away from the demands of commercial buildings functionality on a neighbourhood; these the UK shortly. Project Architect for the Rolls Royce Factory, a tion technologies, led to a series of projects related [email protected] practice helps to challenge the way we address factors and many more contribute to the ‘ecological For Children-on-the-Edge he has completed several project that managed to form a poetic relationship to environmental sustainability and regenerating youmeheshe.com Our particular approach allows us to tackle the each new project, and gain fresh insight into new footprint’ of any built project. Current and realised projects have given us the exemplar social projects including the Haluacesti between the formality of an industrial process with community services and values. ‘The Intelligent’ most challenging, complex and diverse architec- developments within, and related to, the profes- skills to design to the requirements of sensitive Orphanage, Romania, conversion into Family Units the landscape of Goodwood Stately Home. community initiative, for Orange Personal Com- tural projects. sion. This gives us a good opportunity to test new Experiences sites, creating an architecture that surpasses the and the Cabra Village School Kosova. He is cur- munications, instigated projects from reducing ideas and further their aims. aspirations of the Client. rently studying the design of a ‘child friendly Space’ He later joined Gensler Architects as an Associ- home energy bills to promoting local facilities and YOUMEHESHE are currently developing a strategy strategy for application in disaster relief. ate where he developed a keen interest in school services. We work closely with the industry of construction for designing using Modern Methods of Construc- Our approach to planning, cost control, supervision design and the future of education. and in particular those involved in rapid manu- tion. In particular our approach uses prefabricated and contract administration of construction works Simon has worked with many of the internationally facturing. Early adopting of software such as and modular units of timber construction. The have been well tested. Simon built his family home in Asilah, Morocco acclaimed architectural practices in London, includ- Bentley’s Generative Components allows us to ma- design intention is to create affordable buildings host to the renowned International Arts Festival. ing Richard Rogers Partnership, Norman Foster nipulate construction form, pushing the bounda- flexible enough to be adapted to many site, social Youmeheshe thrive when working within a team Simon has worked with Arts Festival Group in Partnership and Grimshaw Architects. ries of material systems to their full potential. We and typological conditions. environment , helping develop and enhancing the furthering the cultural offering of Asilah. are the first office to design a building using GC group to surpass expectation. He has taught at the Architectural Association in that has been constructed successfully, the Pavilion London, Brighton University and lectured at the at the Cutty Sark. Architecture Foundation in Stavanger, Norway.

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YOUMEHESHE collaborated on many major inter- Born 1970 Born 1969 Born 1967 national projects and understand the associated Nationality British Nationality British Nationality British challenges. Education Education Education 1988 - 1991 BA (Hons) Architecture, University of Portsmouth 1988–1991 BA (Hons) Architecture, University of Portsmouth 1986 - 1988 Civil Engineeing, Trent Polytechnic A particular challenge is realising the emotive, 1992 - 1994 Diploma in Architecture, The Bartlett 1992 -1994 MA in Architecture, Royal College of Art 1988 - 1991 BA (Hons) Architecture, University of Portsmouth 1997 Registered Architect RIBA Part 3 1998 Registered Architect RIBA Part 3 1992 - 1994 University of Westminster, Diploma in Architecture operational and economic potential of the project. We achieve this through obtaining the best brief Employment Employment Employment possible from those who will build, fund, operate 2005 - YOUMEHESHE, Director 2005 - YOUMEHESHE, Director 2010 - YOUMEHESHE 1994 - 2004 Sir Nicholas Grimshaw And Partners 2003 - 2005 Gensler, London Associate 2007 - 10 Ramp Architects, Stavanger, Norway and most importantly use the development. UK Senior Associate 2002 - 2003 Gollifer Langston Architects, London Project Architect 2005 - 07 YOUMEHESHE 1991 Sir Norman Foster & Partners, Architectural Assistant 2001 - 2002 Gensler, London Project Architect 2004 - 05 Independent Environmental Consultant, London 1994 - 2001 Sir Nicholas Grimshaw And Partners 2003 - 04 Andrew Wright Associates, London Teaching and Other UK Project Architect 2002 - 03 StudioEngleback Environmental Design 2006- Trustee of Greenwich Steiner School 1991 Team Zoo, Japan, Architectural Assistant 1998 - 02 Science Ecology Art Ltd, London - Co founder Currently Chair 1996 - 98 Battle McCarthy Environmental Engineers, London 2006- Unit Master of Diploma Unit 7 Teaching and Other The Architectural Association 2008 Governor for Fairlawn School Teaching and Other // YOUMEHESHE is a practice which 2004- Technical studies tutor, the Architectural Association 2008 External Tutor for the Bartlett School of Achitecture 2001 Visiting Tutor, University of Brighton 2004- CABE Enabler for education 2008 Design Panel Member, Lewisham Council 2005 Visiting lecturer, Architectural Association, London is ethical; in trade, ecology and sustain- 2003- Visiting Tutor 2002 Wirefree Working Lecture, Stavanger, Norway Architectural Association Diploma Design Units Exhibitions ability// 1998-2000/1 RIBA Journal Technical Panel Member, and contributor 2005 Asilah Museum. Asilah, Morocco 1996-1997 Visiting Tutor, East London and Bartlett Schools 2004 Asilah Museum. Asilah, Morocco 1996-present Architect for COTE 2000 Bath Spa, Equilibrium, Design Museum, London UK A project of the Body Shop Foundation 2000 Bath Spa ,Water Follies Exhibition, Bath UK 1998 Open Air Theatre, Asilah Conference Centre Asilah, Morocco 1994 Thames Water Competition Henry Moore Gallery, Royal College of Art, London UK 1993-1994 Royal College of Art Representative on the London Region RIBA Council

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