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 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.

Sarah received a First from the Bartlett, UCL for Part 1 and completed her Part 2 with Distinction through the RIBA Studio, for which she was nominated for the RIBA Silver President’s Medal and Dissertation medal. She completed her Part 3 at Cambridge University in 2019.

She has ten years experience working on innovative residential new-build and remodelling projects, working across all RIBA stages, in Cambridge and London. Sarah joined Ashworth Parkes Architects in 2018 and has been lead designer on several projects including the Orchard and the Bailey House.

Outside work, Sarah is occupied with her two little boys going to playgrounds next to good cafes and loudly identifying vehicles, especially diggers.

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.

After joining Ashworth Parkes Architects in 2015 following his undergraduate degree, James has studied alongside working to fully qualify as an architect in 2021, winning the Society for Construction Law Prize for the best overall student in his cohort at Cambridge University. 

Working primarily in residential architecture, his interests focus on small scale and environmentally conscious projects that seek to retain design quality. In 2022, James finished his training to become a certified Passive House designer, the principles of which he applies to all projects at Ashworth Parkes Architects. Currently he is working on a new-build Passive House in Cambridgeshire having recently completed a new-build house project in Bedfordshire and a large extension in Norfolk.

Outside of architecture, James is usually cycling around the countryside of Cambridgeshire and beyond.

Completing her Part I and Part II at the Bartlett School of Architecture in 2021 with Distinction, Christina’s academic work speculated ways of safeguarding the future of timber construction and building with nature. Previously working at Peter Barber Architects and Fletcher Priest Architects, her focus has ranged from social housing and urban planning to visualisations and exhibition design with architectural models being exhibited at the RA Summer Show in 2019.

Since joining Ashworth Parkes Architects, Christina has been involved with residential projects at varied scales and is currently working on extensions for a number of historic properties and a new-build contemporary farmhouse near Royston.

Beyond the office, she is a keen architectural photographer interested in editorial work and travel.

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.

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.

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.