Two architects from the thriving London studio of multi-disciplinary practice, rg+p have been promoted to its senior leadership team.
Victoria Torres, a specialist in social housing, student accommodation and build-to-rent, and Nuno Mota, skilled in major project delivery and luxury residential development, have both become associate architects in recognition of their commitment, creative flair and commercial awareness.
Grant Giblett, rg+p London’s director said: “For the past five and six years respectively, Victoria and Nuno have demonstrated numerous different strengths while independently managing a portfolio of clients with unwavering dedication. We’re also enormously proud of how they both act as role models for the whole team, and these promotions reflect their achievements. Familiar faces to many of our clients, Victoria and Nuno’s new roles strengthen the studio’s management team and ensures greater stability as we continue to grow.”
As associate architects, Victoria and Nuno will each manage a team of up to eight people in rg+p’s London studio, which is based just off Tottenham Court Road. Both will mentor Part I & II trainees on their route to qualification; architectural apprentices; and support the studio’s wider pledge to nurture young talent through student work placements.
Victoria will work closely with design director, Ben Walton on model making and 3D printing demonstrations, design charettes and concept workshops to inspire and instil creativity across all projects while Nuno is supporting rg+p’s technical director, Wayne McKiernan to ensure technical knowledge across the business is first-class, and curate a material library of low carbon, sustainable building products.
Victoria said:
“Architecture is such a fascinating industry to work in as it’s always evolving and adapting to how people and communities operate. My current projects include a mix of typologies, from smaller affordable housing schemes for local authorities to high rise student accommodation developments, and often in compact urban settings which make interesting challenges. I’m excited that my new role enables me to continue supporting our clients deliver this variety whilst also securing new opportunities to shape our towns and cities.”
Nuno adds:
“Of course the biggest challenge we’re collectively facing is the construction sector’s carbon neutral targets and the urgent need to embrace more sustainable designs. As part of my promotion, I’m working alongside Wayne and rg+p’s internal sustainability working group to deliver training and guidance on best practice and latest legislation, ensuring we establish ourselves as an authoritative and reliable voice.”
Current flagship projects for Nuno, Victoria and their teams at rg+p London include The Bishops Avenue, a luxury residential development for over 65s by Hampstead Heath; Althorpe Street, a mixed-use scheme comprising student accommodation, co-working spaces and an extensive public realm/event plaza in Leamington Spa; student accommodation schemes in Newcastle and Guildford; and the complete regeneration of Paradise Depot, Hemel Hempstead for Dacorum Borough Council into 56 new homes and a purpose-built charity headquarters.
rg+p London will celebrate its tenth year of business in March 2023 with a drinks reception and project showcase in the studio.