Finalists | The aspiration Award for Emerging Talent in AT

Dan is a valued member of the JG Architecture Team. Since joining in 2017 from sixth form, he has shown an eagerness to progress as a Chartered Architectural Technologist with a keen can-do attitude. Dan strives to excel in all areas but has a natural ability in the Technologist space and excels in technical design. He also has been the go-to CAD member in the JG Architecture team and goes above and beyond by creating templates and working with the team to do this. He is a strong mentor and role model within the team often heard discussing technical issues with junior members of staff. Dan consistently goes above and beyond in his work and commitment to the practice, CIAT and career. 

Luke’s enthusiasm, commitment and discipline set him apart from the average Architectural Technologist. As well as the inveterate attention to detail of all dyed-in-the-wool ATs, his faultless professionalism and organisation skills make him a pleasure to work with and means his work is to an exceptional standard and always reliably punctual. Despite being handed significant responsibility for someone of his short career experience, Luke remains composed and continues to excel, pushing others to succeed and improving the standards of those he works with internally and externally. His skills, working ethos and his determination to achieve technical excellence ensure Luke is sure to be a future star of the industry.

Zarja is a passionate, caring, and creative person, with sustainability and thoughtful design very close to her heart. Her desire to make a difference in people’s lives is evident throughout her experiences and work in her field of expertise. She is committed to furthering the sustainability agenda in the world of Architectural Technology and more widely in the design and construction industry, having already made significant contributions to this goal with various lauded studies and reports. Her impact on Architectural Technology is evidenced not only by her innovative research pieces, active involvement in the local industry, and international experiences, but also by the impression that she leaves on colleagues, contractors, collaborators, and clients. She is an energetic and inspirational young design professional who is sure to have an even bigger impact on Architectural Technology in the coming years of her career.