Cooke Fawcett

Cooke Fawcett

Cooke Fawcett

Cooke Fawcett is an architecture studio based in Farringdon. It was founded by Oliver Cooke and Francis Fawcett in 2015, combining their significant experience in designing and constructing cultural, residential, commercial office and research buildings.

Oliver and Francis met as undergraduates while studying at the University of Cambridge. The two friends went on to work closely together at Pritzker Prize-winning practice Herzog & de Meuron, in both its Basel and London offices. Instrumental in the design and delivery of several internationally-acclaimed projects, they are recognised as ‘rising stars’ (Architect’s Journal).

Cooke Fawcett is an architecture studio based in Farringdon. It was founded by Oliver Cooke and Francis Fawcett in 2015, combining their significant experience in designing and constructing cultural, residential, commercial office and research buildings.

Oliver and Francis met as undergraduates while studying at the University of Cambridge. The two friends went on to work closely together at Pritzker Prize-winning practice Herzog & de Meuron, in both its Basel and London offices. Instrumental in the design and delivery of several internationally-acclaimed projects, they are recognised as ‘rising stars’ (Architect’s Journal).

Cooke Fawcett is an architecture studio based in Farringdon. It was founded by Oliver Cooke and Francis Fawcett in 2015, combining their significant experience in designing and constructing cultural, residential, commercial office and research buildings.

Oliver and Francis met as undergraduates while studying at the University of Cambridge. The two friends went on to work closely together at Pritzker Prize-winning practice Herzog & de Meuron, in both its Basel and London offices. Instrumental in the design and delivery of several internationally-acclaimed projects, they are recognised as ‘rising stars’ (Architect’s Journal).

Oliver Cooke

Director

RIBA, ARB, MArch Harvard, MPhil MA Cantab

Founding partner with 20+ years of experience of designing and delivering ambitious projects with an international profile. Oliver was Project Architect for One Park Drive, the award-winning, signature building at the heart of Canary Wharf’s new residential district. 

A creative strategist with a history of helping clients unlock the potential of their projects, Oliver is passionate about community and cultural provision, often taking a galvanising role in funding bids and vision documents.

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Oliver Cooke

Director

RIBA, ARB, MArch Harvard, MPhil MA Cantab

Founding partner with 20+ years of experience of designing and delivering ambitious projects with an international profile. Oliver was Project Architect for One Park Drive, the award-winning, signature building at the heart of Canary Wharf’s new residential district. 

A creative strategist with a history of helping clients unlock the potential of their projects, Oliver is passionate about community and cultural provision, often taking a galvanising role in funding bids and vision documents.

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Oliver Cooke

Director

RIBA, ARB, MArch Harvard, MPhil MA Cantab

Founding partner with 20+ years of experience of designing and delivering ambitious projects with an international profile. Oliver was Project Architect for One Park Drive, the award-winning, signature building at the heart of Canary Wharf’s new residential district. 

A creative strategist with a history of helping clients unlock the potential of their projects, Oliver is passionate about community and cultural provision, often taking a galvanising role in funding bids and vision documents.

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Francis Fawcett

Director

RIBA, ARB, Dipl. Arch. ETH Zürich, MA Cantab

Founding partner with close to 20 years experience designing and delivering some of the most innovative and highly-regarded cultural and educational buildings in the UK. Francis was a Senior Architect on the Tate Modern Extension and Project Architect on the Blavatnik School of Government - both RIBA National Award winners.

A problem solver with a track record of proposing innovative and radical solutions to challenging briefs, Francis is particularly interested in the integration of energy saving measures within historic structures.

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Francis Fawcett

Director

RIBA, ARB, Dipl. Arch. ETH Zürich, MA Cantab

Founding partner with close to 20 years experience designing and delivering some of the most innovative and highly-regarded cultural and educational buildings in the UK. Francis was a Senior Architect on the Tate Modern Extension and Project Architect on the Blavatnik School of Government - both RIBA National Award winners.

A problem solver with a track record of proposing innovative and radical solutions to challenging briefs, Francis is particularly interested in the integration of energy saving measures within historic structures.

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Francis Fawcett

Director

RIBA, ARB, Dipl. Arch. ETH Zürich, MA Cantab

Founding partner with close to 20 years experience designing and delivering some of the most innovative and highly-regarded cultural and educational buildings in the UK. Francis was a Senior Architect on the Tate Modern Extension and Project Architect on the Blavatnik School of Government - both RIBA National Award winners.

A problem solver with a track record of proposing innovative and radical solutions to challenging briefs, Francis is particularly interested in the integration of energy saving measures within historic structures.

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Team

Laura Davis-Lamarre

Architect

MA (Newcastle)

Laura joined Cooke Fawcett in 2020. She has a broad range of experience working on projects at different scales, including master planning, mixed use residential developments, private residential houses, and community arts and educational projects. 

Laura gained her RIBA Part I with First Class Honours from Oxford Brookes University in 2014 and her RIBA Part II from Newcastle University where she graduated with Distinction in 2019. She completed her Part III at Westminster University in 2024, gaining a Distinction.

Laura Davis-Lamarre

Architect

MA (Newcastle)

Laura joined Cooke Fawcett in 2020. She has a broad range of experience working on projects at different scales, including master planning, mixed use residential developments, private residential houses, and community arts and educational projects. 

Laura gained her RIBA Part I with First Class Honours from Oxford Brookes University in 2014 and her RIBA Part II from Newcastle University where she graduated with Distinction in 2019. She completed her Part III at Westminster University in 2024, gaining a Distinction.

Laura Davis-Lamarre

Architect

MA (Newcastle)

Laura joined Cooke Fawcett in 2020. She has a broad range of experience working on projects at different scales, including master planning, mixed use residential developments, private residential houses, and community arts and educational projects. 

Laura gained her RIBA Part I with First Class Honours from Oxford Brookes University in 2014 and her RIBA Part II from Newcastle University where she graduated with Distinction in 2019. She completed her Part III at Westminster University in 2024, gaining a Distinction.

Alec Crisp

Architect

Dip. Arch (LSA), ARB

Alec joined Cooke Fawcett in 2022 bringing his experience from a broad range of practices in the UK and the US, including working with Allies and Morrison on the London College of Fashion.

A passionate and multifaceted designer, Alec’s ambition is to create exceptional architecture and more sustainable cities and places. 

Alec Crisp

Architect

Dip. Arch (LSA), ARB

Alec joined Cooke Fawcett in 2022 bringing his experience from a broad range of practices in the UK and the US, including working with Allies and Morrison on the London College of Fashion.

A passionate and multifaceted designer, Alec’s ambition is to create exceptional architecture and more sustainable cities and places. 

Alec Crisp

Architect

Dip. Arch (LSA), ARB

Alec joined Cooke Fawcett in 2022 bringing his experience from a broad range of practices in the UK and the US, including working with Allies and Morrison on the London College of Fashion.

A passionate and multifaceted designer, Alec’s ambition is to create exceptional architecture and more sustainable cities and places. 

Sophie Edwards

Architect

MA (Victoria University of Wellington), ARB

Sophie joined Cooke Fawcett in 2024, bringing a wealth of experience from her diverse architectural projects. She has designed and built an insitu concrete townhouse in Auckland and contributed to the detailed design of the Westminster Coroner's Court with Lynch Architects in the UK.

With a keen interest in problem-solving and collaborative work across various scales, Sophie is known for her meticulous attention to detail and material resolution. She qualified as an Architect in the UK in 2022 and now leads several projects at Cooke Fawcett.

Sophie Edwards

Architect

MA (Victoria University of Wellington), ARB

Sophie joined Cooke Fawcett in 2024, bringing a wealth of experience from her diverse architectural projects. She has designed and built an insitu concrete townhouse in Auckland and contributed to the detailed design of the Westminster Coroner's Court with Lynch Architects in the UK.

With a keen interest in problem-solving and collaborative work across various scales, Sophie is known for her meticulous attention to detail and material resolution. She qualified as an Architect in the UK in 2022 and now leads several projects at Cooke Fawcett.

Sophie Edwards

Architect

MA (Victoria University of Wellington), ARB

Sophie joined Cooke Fawcett in 2024, bringing a wealth of experience from her diverse architectural projects. She has designed and built an insitu concrete townhouse in Auckland and contributed to the detailed design of the Westminster Coroner's Court with Lynch Architects in the UK.

With a keen interest in problem-solving and collaborative work across various scales, Sophie is known for her meticulous attention to detail and material resolution. She qualified as an Architect in the UK in 2022 and now leads several projects at Cooke Fawcett.

Tereza Flidrova

Part II Architectural Assistant

MA Cantab, MArchD (Oxford Brookes)

Tereza joined Cooke Fawcett in 2024 after completing her Part II degree at Oxford Brookes University, where she was nominated for the RIBA President's Medals Student Awards for her final project.

She brings experience from two years at edge Urban Design, where she enjoyed designing masterplans through detailed site analysis, community engagement and creating inclusive public spaces. Tereza also has international experience from an internship at the Charter Cities Institute in Zambia, focusing on new city developments.

Tereza Flidrova

Part II Architectural Assistant

MA Cantab, MArchD (Oxford Brookes)

Tereza joined Cooke Fawcett in 2024 after completing her Part II degree at Oxford Brookes University, where she was nominated for the RIBA President's Medals Student Awards for her final project.

She brings experience from two years at edge Urban Design, where she enjoyed designing masterplans through detailed site analysis, community engagement and creating inclusive public spaces. Tereza also has international experience from an internship at the Charter Cities Institute in Zambia, focusing on new city developments.

Tereza Flidrova

Part II Architectural Assistant

MA Cantab, MArchD (Oxford Brookes)

Tereza joined Cooke Fawcett in 2024 after completing her Part II degree at Oxford Brookes University, where she was nominated for the RIBA President's Medals Student Awards for her final project.

She brings experience from two years at edge Urban Design, where she enjoyed designing masterplans through detailed site analysis, community engagement and creating inclusive public spaces. Tereza also has international experience from an internship at the Charter Cities Institute in Zambia, focusing on new city developments.

Former collaborators

Andy Gibbs, Andre Frino, Emilia Johnson, Emily Bacharach, Henry Aldridge, John McGrath, Kyle Mac Connell, Liz Ferguson, Mark Gavigan, Pauline Caillarec, Sandra Youkhana, Sebastian Birch, Sian Ricketts, Sophie Jeffrey, Zoe Cavendish

Andy Gibbs, Andre Frino, Emilia Johnson, Emily Bacharach, Henry Aldridge, John McGrath, Kyle Mac Connell, Liz Ferguson, Mark Gavigan, Pauline Caillarec, Sandra Youkhana, Sebastian Birch, Sian Ricketts, Sophie Jeffrey, Zoe Cavendish

Andy Gibbs, Andre Frino, Emilia Johnson, Emily Bacharach, Henry Aldridge, John McGrath, Kyle Mac Connell, Liz Ferguson, Mark Gavigan, Pauline Caillarec, Sandra Youkhana, Sebastian Birch, Sian Ricketts, Sophie Jeffrey, Zoe Cavendish

Our values

We value the people that we work with. Cooke Fawcett is an accredited London Living Wage employer. We are also signatories to the Small Business Commissioner's Prompt Payment Code.

We value the people that we work with. Cooke Fawcett is an accredited London Living Wage employer. We are also signatories to the Small Business Commissioner's Prompt Payment Code.

We value the people that we work with. Cooke Fawcett is an accredited London Living Wage employer. We are also signatories to the Small Business Commissioner's Prompt Payment Code.

We value the people that we work with. Cooke Fawcett is an accredited London Living Wage employer. We are also signatories to the Small Business Commissioner's Prompt Payment Code.

We are signatories of Architects Declare. We take the environmental impact of our work seriously, and do everything we can to minimise its effect on the planet.

We are signatories of Architects Declare. We take the environmental impact of our work seriously, and do everything we can to minimise its effect on the planet.

We are signatories of Architects Declare. We take the environmental impact of our work seriously, and do everything we can to minimise its effect on the planet.

We are signatories of Architects Declare. We take the environmental impact of our work seriously, and do everything we can to minimise its effect on the planet.