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About

Ashworth Parkes Architects is an award-winning design studio based in Cambridge. We design buildings that are an insightful and creative response to an individual brief. Thorough research and thoughtful analysis are the starting points from which we develop new ideas and solutions with our clients to create buildings that express a sense of place, are meaningful and joyful to their users whilst having architectural integrity.

About

Ashworth Parkes Architects is an award-winning design studio based in Cambridge. We design buildings that are an insightful and creative response to an individual brief. Thorough research and thoughtful analysis are the starting points from which we develop new ideas and solutions with our clients to create buildings that express a sense of place, are meaningful and joyful to their users whilst having architectural integrity.

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Jeremy Ashworth

Director

After leaving university in 1995, Jeremy has worked for several practices in London and Cambridge. He spent eight years working for Short & Associates, a pioneer of naturally conditioned buildings in the UK, during which he was project architect for the award winning Lighthouse Art Centre in Poole, and five years at the award winning architects Cowper Griffiths.

Since founding Ashworth Parkes Architects in 2011 he has designed a variety of projects including the RIBA Award winning Garden Buildings at Warmington and the Garden Pavilion in Grantchester. Currently he is working on several one-off houses, apartment buildings, high-end refurbishments and extensions.

Aside from his interest in architecture his passions include cycling, The Pastels, Northern Soul and Tottenham Hotspur.

Emma Parkes

Director

Emma studied at Newcastle University and has worked in London practices Short & Associates, Chassay Architects, Munkenbeck & Marshall and Cambridge based RMJM. Qualifying as an architect in 1996, she has more than 25 years of experience working in the UK construction industry.

Founding Ashworth Parkes Architects with Jeremy, she has been the lead designer on a number of residential projects. She has expertise in new-build and refurbishment projects from inception to completion for clients mostly in the residential sector. She was the architect for the Butterfly House project which was awarded a CFCI Award in 2017 and is currently working on the renovation of a set of listed barns as part of a sustainable events venue, alongside new-build houses and high-end refurbishment schemes.

Emma also acts as a Professional Studies Advisor for RIBA Part III students at Cambridge School of Architecture.

Outside of the office, Emma has a keen interest in ceramics.

Matt Smith

Architect

Matt studied at the University of Portsmouth, graduating with First Class Honours in 2006 and with Distinction for RIBA part 2 in 2009. He qualified as an architect after completing his part 3 studies at the University of Cambridge in 2015. Prior to joining APA, Matt gained experience working on bespoke one-off houses, larger developments and commercial buildings, as well as heritage and conservation projects, at several award winning practices in Cambridgeshire and Suffolk.

Since joining Ashworth Parkes Architects in 2021, Matt has been involved with the development of two large one off new-build residential projects, and a bespoke contemporary extension and refurbishment project in Bishops Stortford.

Matt also works part-time as a professional architectural photographer, and in his spare time he enjoys spending time with his young family, and working on DIY projects.

Roxana Cislariu

Architect

Roxana joined APA in 2024 after working with several award-winning practices in London and Birmingham on bespoke residential projects. She qualified as an architect in 2023 after completing her part 3 postgraduate studies in architecture at the University of Cambridge and her master’s degree with distinction at the University of Nottingham, where her sustainable residential design project was also nominated for the prestigious RIBA President’s Silver Medal.

In addition to her architectural work, Roxana has taught first-year architecture students at the University of Nottingham and continues to volunteer as a mentor for young women in architecture. She used to jump from planes as a skydiving trainee but now enjoys the more grounded pleasures of experimenting in her small but ever-growing garden.

Ross Langtree

Architect

Ross is an architect with an interest in natural materials and low energy design, previously working at architectural practices in Cambridge and London.

He studied Civil Engineering and Architecture in South Africa, and completed a Masters of Architecture at the London School of Architecture with a particular interest in Rammed Earth Construction. He graduated as an Architect in 2024, completing his Part 3 at the University of Westminster.

Outside the office, Ross enjoys rowing, and hosting barbecues.

Danielle Forster

Part I Architectural Assistant

Danielle completed her Part I at the University of Cambridge in 2018. After graduation, she pursued further studies in sustainability and urban planning at the University of Berkeley, California and the Aalto University in Finland.

Joining Ashworth Parkes Architects in 2018 Danielle has focused on new-build residential and remodelling projects through all stages of work, including Orchard Avenue, Bailey House and the Arts and Crafts House.

Outside of the office, Danielle regularly travels to Italy to both train and compete internationally in ballroom dancing.

Louis Bartlett

Part I Architectural Assistant

Graduating from the University of Bath in 2022, Louis has come back to join the practice after working for Ashworth Parkes Architects during his 3rd year placement. During his time at university he became interested in small-scale projects with a focus on details and craftsmanship.

He is currently working on a number of projects including new-build residential, extensions and remodelling through all stages of work, at a variety of scales.

Outside of work, Louis is a keen climber with a passion for graphic design.

 

Banjo

Wellbeing Coordinator

Working with us for over five years, Banjo’s experience and enthusiasm has made a significant contribution to office wellbeing, which is something that we all appreciate. The stealing of food is less so.

Awards

2024 RIBA East Award – Winner

2024 CFCI Award – Best New Building Under £2m Winner

2023 Wood Awards – Small Project Winner

2023 AJ Small Projects – Sustainability Award Winner

2023 RIBA East Award – Winner

2023 RIBA East Small Project of the Year Award  – Winner

2023 CFCI Award – Shortlisted

2023 CFCI Craftsmanship Award – Winner

2021 ArchDaily Building of the Year – Shortlisted

2020 RIBA East Award – Shortlisted

2019 RIBA East Award – Winner

2017 CFCI Award – Winner

2016 RIBA East Midlands Award – Winner

2016 CFCI Alterations & Conservation Category – Winner

2011 RIBA Ingenuity Awards – Runner Up

2011 Grand Designs House of the Year – Finalist

2010 RIBA East Region Award – Shortlisted

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