Gooch is an expert in his craft with a distinctive ability to couple architectural beauty and significance whilst adding value to the projects he designs. He is particularly well renowned for finding creative planning solutions for listed buildings and complex sites of all scales for which he has a remarkable track record. He draws on an architectural narrative from the context and setting of a project whilst threading in a design that balances a sense of light, space, comfort and functionality.

Gooch believes that successful projects are born out of strong relationships and has built an incredible network of collaborations with globally renowned interior designers, full design team professionals, planning authorities, conservation experts and is able to recommend a suitable team for his client projects. He takes pride in being actively involved in every project with Atelier Gooch to offer his clients a seamless and fully managed, truly bespoke service to suit them regardless of scale, complexity, or location.

Charley joins Atelier Gooch as an accomplished architect and Projects Director with over 18 years of diverse experience across masterplanning, workplace, retail, cultural, and high-end residential sectors. His experience includes leading projects from inception to completion, securing planning consents across multiple London boroughs and managing the construction phase under various contract types. His key strengths lie in developing strong initial concepts and realising them into built projects.

Charley believes in the power of collaboration and open dialogue, fostering strong relationships with clients, consultant teams, and local planning authorities to ensure successful project delivery.

Zeba studied architecture at Pelita Harapan University, before working for an architecture studio in Bali on projects throughout Indonesia, including a private two-storey villa in Bali and a boutique resort near the shores of Lombok. He joined Atelier Gooch as an Architectural Designer and quickly developed into a 3D modelling specialist, producing photorealistic renderings and video content for our high-end residential projects, wider masterplans and film studio developments.

Zeba embraces the importance of communication through visualization in any shape or form and is continually exploring the opportunities of how to present our design concepts to clients that allow them to not only see but fully immerse themselves in the potential of their projects.

Recently graduated from The University of Bath, Defne joins us as a Part I Architectural Assistant working across multiple private residential projects both in London and the countryside.

Defne is interested in architecture that upholds material honesty and sensitive spatial composition, and is inspired by our expertise in crafting elegant, refined designs that are also deeply responsive to their surroundings.

A History of Design graduate of the Royal College of Art, Carys has extensive experience within creative project, studio and team management, initially within fashion and more recently in interiors and architecture. In addition to establishing her own antique and furniture sourcing business, Carys has supported Creative Directors with project research, new business development and marketing, which she continues to build upon in her role as the Atelier Manager at Atelier Gooch.

She strives to support Gooch and the wider team with a calm approach to problem-solving and a commercially strong, analytical approach to decision making. She is a proud ambassador for the practice and an advocate for the client focused, sensitive and bespoke design approach the studio undertakes with each project.

Luis is a highly experienced Senior Architectural Technician with a proven track record delivering exceptional results on high-end projects. With over 30 years in the industry, Luis brings a wealth of expertise and a keen eye for detail to every project.

Luis is responsible for all appraising technical information across all projects and is particularly experienced in the complexities of our bespoke restorations of listed buildings and luxury residences, ensuring that the highest of standards are met. He is also a fantastic mentor on technical knowledge for the rest of the team.

Roshni has recently graduated from her undergraduate degree in architecture at Loughborough University and returns to the studio following a 6 month placement in 2024.

Since joining Atelier Gooch as a Part I Architectural Assistant, Roshni has worked on two major heritage private residential projects; a Jacobean manor house in Oxfordshire and a Georgian mansion house in Hampstead, London.

Having worked with Gooch in the past, Justina was a founding team member of the practice. She leads the international creative media and masterplanning projects, in addition to the ongoing restoration of a historic listed Jacobean manor house project in Oxfordshire. Justina’s masterplanning specialism is informed by her passion for architecture that considers and has a positive effect upon its wider environment. Consequently, she has developed expertise in ecological and environmental site management, from bats and great crested newts in Oxfordshire to koalas in Western Australia.

Notable past projects include the conversion and extension of the listed Brentford Magistrate’s Court into apartments, restoration and remodelling of a Georgian terrace in Belgravia and multiple refurbishment projects at UCL Bloomsbury Campus including several learning spaces and notably, the Bloomsbury Theatre.

Marta holds a decade of professional experience in London, where she has honed her technical skills across housing and commercial projects, with a particular focus on retrofit design. Her international background includes work in the Netherlands and Spain, enriching her architectural perspective with diverse cultural and contextual insights. Marta studied architecture at the Polytechnic University of Valencia (ETSAV) and RWTH Aachen University in Germany, graduating with distinction in 2014. Her thesis explored prefabrication techniques in contrast with vernacular architecture—an early expression of her interest in innovative yet context-sensitive design.

As the Project Architect on our Jacobean manor house and various London Victorian terrace projects, Marta champions a material-led, sustainable approach to architecture, embedding environmental responsibility and precision at every stage of the design and construction process.

Lilian is a passionate and versatile Project Architect with experience working on a wide range of projects, from residential and commercial builds to mixed-use developments and heritage retrofits. She has led teams and delivered projects across all stages (RIBA 1-5), balancing creative vision with technical precision. She is currently working as the Project Architect on an extensive Grade II* listed early Georgian estate in Hampstead, London.

Lilian enjoys working on bespoke and heritage projects of larger scales that allow for precise high-quality design as well as opportunities to engage with the wider context and the public realm. She is passionate about wellbeing and a greater awareness of mental health, from championing the benefits of bringing nature into buildings, to mentoring junior colleagues and advocating for women and ethnic minorities in architecture. 

With a strong foundation in technically focused architecture from the University of Bath and London Metropolitan University that promoted a collaborative ethos between architecture and structural engineering, Patrick’s career has consistently centred on interdisciplinary design and he has delivered a broad spectrum of private residential, commercial and hospitality projects.

His design approach is inherently client-focused with a deep appreciation for narrative-led, people-centric spaces. He leads on many of our London residential projects, from a large late Georgian Grade II* Hampstead estate, to remodelling Victorian terraces in Notting Hill into luxurious, contemporary family homes. His passion lies in designing homes that tell the story of the people who live in them—spaces shaped by close collaboration, careful listening, and an understanding of how architecture supports everyday life.

Shane is an accomplished Architectural Designer with an appreciation for materiality, and love of architectural history and conservation. He has been involved in a broad range of projects at Atelier Gooch; from private residential in London to creative media and hospitality projects in the UK and abroad.

Graduating with an M.Sc. in Architectural Design and History from Politecnico di Milano, known for its focus on heritage preservation and contemporary design interventions in UNESCO sites, Shane has worked on diverse projects in Europe and North America, including a first-place scheme for a church in Italy and research underwritten by the AIA grant for housing innovation on Accessory Dwelling Units in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has a strong technical foundation and enjoys working across disciplines, particularly on projects that involve heritage, adaptive reuse, and a strong narrative.