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About us

Passionate about design and education.

We care deeply about helping each student recognise and communicate their own architectural interests. From early project development through to the final portfolio, personal statement, and interview, we offer thoughtful, individual support at every stage of the application.

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Who we are

This page can hold concise profiles for the people involved in the studio: their education, professional experience, and tutoring experience.

Founder

Thomas Hywel Cardew

A dedicated architecture tutor supporting students through portfolio projects, written applications, interview preparation, and the development of a more confident creative voice.

Educational background
First Class Honours at the University of Bath, having been awarded the something something prize for design excellence and offered an internship at Herzog & de Meuron at his graduation exhibition.
Professional experience
Thomas worked with Herzog & de Meuron, etc.
Tutoring experience
He has worked as an architecture tutor for the past decade, etc.

Advisors

Advisor

Advisor name

Educational background
University, degree, or specialist academic area to be added.
Professional experience
Architecture practice, design studio, research, or related experience to be added.
Tutoring experience
Application mentoring, portfolio guidance, workshops, or teaching experience to be added.

Advisor

Advisor name

Educational background
University, degree, or specialist academic area to be added.
Professional experience
Architecture practice, design studio, research, or related experience to be added.
Tutoring experience
Application mentoring, portfolio guidance, workshops, or teaching experience to be added.

Tutors

The right tutor for each student

Every student is paired with a tutor whose educational background, professional experience, and teaching strengths align with their interests, application goals, and target courses.

Tutors are selected for strong architectural knowledge, considered design judgement, and the ability to offer clear, constructive guidance. Across the studio, tutors have studied or taught at the University of Cambridge, the Architectural Association, the Royal College of Art, UCL, the University of Bath, ETH Zurich, and Princeton University, and have worked at practices including Herzog & de Meuron, OMA, and Foster + Partners. The aim is a consistent and supportive relationship that helps each student develop confidence, independence, and work of a high visual and intellectual standard.