Neven Sidor studied architecture at Nottingham University. Qualifying in 1977, he joined Grimshaw in 1981. He devotes the bulk of his time to design and believes in the spirit of exploration; to follow a chain of rational decisions to see where that leads in terms of design. Neven leads all competition work, continually driving Grimshaw to explore new areas and territories.

Work by Grimshaw that you may be familiar with includes the Rolls-Royce Manufacturing Plant and Headquarters, the Fulton Street Transit Center in New York, and Waterloo Station's International Terminal.

The Grimshaw website can be found at:
www.grimshaw-architects.com

Matthew Wells is a structural engineer with 25 years experience in the design of buildings and bridges. Since qualifying with first class degrees in architecture and civil engineering he has developed his interest in the interface between structural design and architecture.

He has been responsible for a very wide range of office, hotel, commercial, retail and domestic contracts, both new build and refurbishments.   Amongst these structures are Prague Castle Orangery and the Faith Zone, Millennium Dome, with Eva Jiricna Architects. His many bridge designs include the award winning Royal Victoria Dock footbridge in London with Lifschutz Davidson Architects, and the retail bridge at Tung Chung New Town, Hong Kong, with Anthony Ng Architects.

Matthew has taught at various Schools of Architecture and Engineering and has served on the Architectural Association Council. He is currently a technical tutor at the Bartlett School of Architecture and Visiting Professor of Architectural Engineering at Leeds University.

The Techniker website can be found at:
www.techniker.ltd.uk

dRMM is recognised as one of the most progressive young architectural practices in the UK. Taking pride in carrying out work that is both innovative and socially useful, projects are led by concept, site and process.

Sadie Morgan specialised in Interior Design at the Royal College of Art. She has been working on dRMM private commissions since graduating as well as teaching at Kingston University, Chelsea College of Art and the Architectural Association. Sadie has most recently been involved in the realisation of the no. one Centaur Street project, winner of a number of awards including London Building of the year 2004 and the AJ First Building Award.

The dRMM website can be found at:
www.drmm.co.uk

Ivan Harbour joined RRP in 1985.   He has led the design of a number of prestigious projects including the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg and the Law Courts in Bordeaux.   Ivan has also contributed to the design of a number of major masterplanning projects: he was director in charge of the proposed redevelopment of the South Bank Centre in London, ParcBIT in Mallorca, and the Antwerp New South Masterplan.   Ivan has lectured at universities and institutes throughout Europe and has also taught in Australia.

RRP is a world renowned firm that has been commissioned to design Tower 3 of the World Trade Centre in New York.   It has also recently won the AIA/UK Excellence in Design Award 2006 for Madrid Barajas Airport Terminal 4.   Amongst the many famous projects it has completed are the Lloyds Building, the European Courts of Human Rights and the Pompidou Centre.

The Richard Rogers Partnership website can be found at:
www.richardrogers.co.uk

Edward Jones graduated from the AA in 1963 and since 1989 has been principle in the firm Dixon Jones. He has taught and lectured widely in England and North America and is presently an honorary professor in the Welsh School in Cardiff.

Dixon Jones has won many national and international competitions and awards, most notably the Mississauga City Hall (Canada), the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and the Venice Bus Station. Over the last 16 years, the practice has focussed on arts and university buildings, equally balanced between new work and restoration.

The Dixon Jones website can be found at:
www.dixonjones.co.uk