ABOUT US
Simon Knight Architects are an RIBA Chartered Practice established in the heart of historic St Albans. We offer the full architectural service along with Passive House consultancy and are here to help guide clients through any project from start to finish. We are passionate about high quality contemporary design and approach every project with a fresh perspective; seeking to fulfil the design brief, whilst being sensitive to the context and our environment. Our designs are contemporary in nature but often inspired by the traditional vernacular forms and materials we find at our sites. We work in a range of sectors and at different scales but treat every project with the same level of care and attention.
OUR TEAM
SIMON KNIGHT
BSc (Hons), BArch, RIBA
Simon has over 10 years’ experience as a qualified architect with a renowned track-record in both design and supervision of development projects. He has led multi-disciplinary teams working with a diverse range of stakeholders to deliver both small and large-scale projects in Hertfordshire, as well as UK wide. He specialises in conservation related architecture that responds appropriately to context, protects history and optimises opportunities for engagement with the local population and the natural environment. Simon previously worked at the highly-regarded London practices of Allies and Morrison and Hopkins Architects.
Simon is an active committee member and past chair of the RIBA branch, the Hertfordshire Association of Architects (HAA). Simon also teaches at the University of Hertfordshire and is a certified Passive House Consultant.
MARIA BARBEITO
Dip. Arch. MA
Maria has over 10 years of experience across different sectors including commercial, residential and cultural facilities. Her technical expertise is combined with a strong creative flair and design sensitivity. Maria can develop a project across all RIBA work stages, from concept through to completion, including production of construction packages and regulatory approval applications. She is particularly strong in delivering technical design information at any scale and problem solving construction issues from site.
Maria has extensive experience in liaising with stakeholders and is able to build and maintain strong relationships with Clients. She also works within design teams in a collaborative manner.
KAYAH JOSHI
BA (Hons) MArch
Kayah is excellent at producing high quality drawn information, along with reports and presentations. She is adept at communicating key design information to different stakeholders, paying great attention to detail and produces accurate and precise work, ensuring a smooth project. Kayah is fully BIM trained and will help produce models of each project for use at every work stage.
Kayah has worked on a variety of small and medium-scale Local Authority projects in Hertfordshire, mainly focused on schools, residential accommodation and associated facilities. She has facilitated in the production of planning drawings with the supported documentation, attended meetings with external consultants and Local Authority Clients as well as helping coordinate projects and overseeing the production of concept design drawings through to tender packages.