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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Julia Belozertseva
Architectural Designer
MA (London Metropolitan University/MARCH)
Julia joined Cooke Fawcett in 2025, bringing international experience from London and Moscow. At Hassell London, she worked on workplace interiors and public realm projects, including designing adventure playgrounds and rooftop parks. Her previous experience spans educational facilities, cultural spaces and residential developments, working from concept through to construction. Julia combines strong technical skills with creative vision, demonstrated by her competition-winning temporary pavilion for a renowned art park.
Julia Belozertseva
Architectural Designer
MA (London Metropolitan University/MARCH)
Julia joined Cooke Fawcett in 2025, bringing international experience from London and Moscow. At Hassell London, she worked on workplace interiors and public realm projects, including designing adventure playgrounds and rooftop parks. Her previous experience spans educational facilities, cultural spaces and residential developments, working from concept through to construction. Julia combines strong technical skills with creative vision, demonstrated by her competition-winning temporary pavilion for a renowned art park.
Julia Belozertseva
Architectural Designer
MA (London Metropolitan University/MARCH)
Julia joined Cooke Fawcett in 2025, bringing international experience from London and Moscow. At Hassell London, she worked on workplace interiors and public realm projects, including designing adventure playgrounds and rooftop parks. Her previous experience spans educational facilities, cultural spaces and residential developments, working from concept through to construction. Julia combines strong technical skills with creative vision, demonstrated by her competition-winning temporary pavilion for a renowned art park.
Zachary Henderson
Architectural Assistant
MA (RMIT), BA (RMIT)
Zachary joined Cooke Fawcett in 2025, bringing extensive experience from Melbourne's leading practices. His portfolio spans public, educational, cultural, and residential sectors, with particular expertise in adaptive reuse projects within heritage contexts. During his time at Sibling Architecture and Kosloff Architecture, he developed strong technical skills and played a key role in refining digital workflows between design and documentation stages.
Zachary Henderson
Architectural Assistant
MA (RMIT), BA (RMIT)
Zachary joined Cooke Fawcett in 2025, bringing extensive experience from Melbourne's leading practices. His portfolio spans public, educational, cultural, and residential sectors, with particular expertise in adaptive reuse projects within heritage contexts. During his time at Sibling Architecture and Kosloff Architecture, he developed strong technical skills and played a key role in refining digital workflows between design and documentation stages.
Zachary Henderson
Architectural Assistant
MA (RMIT), BA (RMIT)
Zachary joined Cooke Fawcett in 2025, bringing extensive experience from Melbourne's leading practices. His portfolio spans public, educational, cultural, and residential sectors, with particular expertise in adaptive reuse projects within heritage contexts. During his time at Sibling Architecture and Kosloff Architecture, he developed strong technical skills and played a key role in refining digital workflows between design and documentation stages.
Rory Browne
Architectural Assistant
MArch (Bartlett), BSc (Bartlett)
Rory joined Cooke Fawcett after completing his Masters at the Bartlett School of Architecture. His previous experience at AL_A includes work on heritage restoration projects and cultural developments, where he developed strong visualization and technical documentation skills. With additional experience in sustainable residential construction, Rory brings fresh perspectives on materials and construction methods to the practice.
Rory Browne
Architectural Assistant
MArch (Bartlett), BSc (Bartlett)
Rory joined Cooke Fawcett after completing his Masters at the Bartlett School of Architecture. His previous experience at AL_A includes work on heritage restoration projects and cultural developments, where he developed strong visualization and technical documentation skills. With additional experience in sustainable residential construction, Rory brings fresh perspectives on materials and construction methods to the practice.
Rory Browne
Architectural Assistant
MArch (Bartlett), BSc (Bartlett)
Rory joined Cooke Fawcett after completing his Masters at the Bartlett School of Architecture. His previous experience at AL_A includes work on heritage restoration projects and cultural developments, where he developed strong visualization and technical documentation skills. With additional experience in sustainable residential construction, Rory brings fresh perspectives on materials and construction methods to the practice.
Former collaborators
Alec Crisp, 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, Tereza Flidrova, Zoe Cavendish
Alec Crisp, 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, Tereza Flidrova, Zoe Cavendish
Alec Crisp, 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, Tereza Flidrova, 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.