I first started working in Australia in a multidisciplinary architectural firm on a huge range of projects and sectors from education, to hospitality, to healthcare and more. This provided me with vast experience, which led me to explore design opportunities in the UK. I worked in several London architectural firms, moved up the ranks to become a Project Director, and then made the decision to move to Cambridge.
Joining COEL in 2023, I was quickly promoted from a Senior Interior Designer to Head of Design and now manage a team of five. With a mix of tender design and live design and build projects, I also manage design-only projects. My role still involves plenty of hands-on design work, so I’m often on site with clients or tendering for a new fit out project. No two days are the same, which is what I love about my job at COEL.
I’m a proud Aussie, with a passion for cooking. If I’m not baking, I love to eat out in nice restaurants and quirky cafes. I cycle to work so have plenty of opportunity to burn it all off…
As Head of design, Katie leads our team of Designers to create functional and aesthetically pleasing workspaces for businesses ranging from law firms and tech companies through to the life science industry and property consultancies. Katie’s team oversee the entire design process, from initial concepts to final construction, ensuring spaces are visually appealing and meet client needs and budgets.
Due to her experience in more traditional architectural design, Katie adds enormous value to our design and build projects, offering technical expertise and high-level project management support. From taking a client’s brief through to designing a space to meet their goals, Katie is there to guide and work alongside the client from initial concept to final handover.
