barnaby turner // part II architectural assistant

BSc (Hons), MArchD

How LONG HAVE YOU BEEN AT JESSOP AND COOK ARCHITECTS AND WHAT PROJECTS DO YOU WORK ON?

I joined Jessop & Cook as a Part II Architectural Assistant in July 2022 after finishing my Masters degree here at Oxford Brookes. I am now undertaking the part 3 course in London to become a qualified architect.

At J&C, I am working in a range of sectors including on community, residential, and laboratory projects, and I am getting everyone using Revit in the office!

WHAT SPECIFIC AREAS ARE YOU INTERESTED IN DEVELOPING WITHIN JESSOP AND COOK ARCHITECTS?

I think architecture can have a hugely positive impact on people’s lives when it carefully listens to and addresses the needs of communities. My studies at University have focused on this; particularly in response to the housing and homelessness crisis, as my research proposal involved a hub for a Community Land Trust in Hull to offer quality, affordable, customisable housing to those in need.

It’s that kind of empathetic, people-centred design which I’m interested in developing at Jessop & Cook.

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY DOING IN YOUR SPARE TIME?

I play the trumpet, so spend a lot of my spare time playing and listening to music. Outside of that, I love going travelling with my girlfriend, and watching and reviewing films!