THE TEAM

TOM RUTT

Director

Tom Rutt is the TR in the studio’s name and set up the practice in 2015 after working as a director for an award-winning practice in London. 

His goal is to create timeless projects that make client’s lives better. As well as being involved in the overall strategies for the projects he is obsessed with details, and endlessly wants to refine them. Over the years he has developed a deep understanding of both traditional and modern architecture and interiors, using this to try and create projects that respond to our current era but also with one foot in the future.

Having built the team from the start there is huge focus on enjoying the work and creating a good culture aided by frequent team trips to restaurants, bars and annual foreign excursions.

HELEN THOMAS

Senior Architect

Helen joined Tom when he formed TRS, pretty much from the outset, and has played an integral part since.

Overseeing many of our projects day to day running, she works closely with the rest of the TRS team on both design and management of the jobs.

Having worked extensively on high end residential properties over 10 years, Helen uses her experience as Senior Architect to focus on the details and is always looking to adapt and grow as a creative designer.

JOSEPH BROWNE

Project Architect

Joe brings in-depth residential experience with a particular focus on prime central London property in recent years.

He’s a passionate Project Architect who relishes high quality design and delivery.

Born in Sheffield, educated in Newcastle; Joe now considers himself a Londoner having moved to the city in 2009 although he hasn’t managed to shed the northern accent....yet!

SAYAKA NAMBA

Project Architect

Sayaka is from a small beach town in Japan. 

She has worked in a variety of different sectors prior to joining TR Studio.

She has a big passion for food, which lead her to learn the art of making ceramics - she can often be found in the ceramic studio making dinnerware and vases or cooking all kinds of food in her small kitchen whenever possible.

JAMES FITZGERALD

Project Architect

James is from a spa town in the Peak District. However, he has spent the last 5 years exploring London and making it his new home.

He started at TR Studio in 2018 and has since furthered his experience in the high-end residential sector. He has a passion for all aspects of design, including furniture and product design.

EMMA GIBSON

Project Architect

Prior to joining TR Studio at the start of 2019, Emma was at Maccreanor Lavington Architects, working in Rotterdam and London. She has experience working across a range of scales, with a particular interest in housing typologies which question traditional notions of domesticity.

Since joining TR Studio she has enjoyed focusing on materiality and detailing - growing and learning from the experience of her colleagues.

SEAN JOHNSON

Project Architect

Sean joined TR Studio having worked at Buckley Gray Yeoman in London. Previously he was an associate at Luigi Rosselli Architects in Sydney, Australia, where he also established his own practice before seeking adventure in the UK.

Having worked mainly on high-end houses, he has experience in apartment, office, childcare and hotel design.

An ardent traveller, Sean’s experience in other countries has furthered his understanding of differing architectural typologies, and given him an appreciation for salty milk.

ALEX RICKETTS

Architectural Assistant II

Alex is the other member of our Antipodean crew – from Adelaide, South Australia.

After graduating with her Master’s degree in 2015, she worked at Williams Burton Leopardi for four years before finding us at TRS.

She’s been involved with residential projects ranging in scale and has experience with interiors. Alex has a soft spot for buildings that tell a story, great lighting, tactile materials, and dogs. She believes functional design coupled with quality detailing is the perfect foundation to create joy in living.

TR Studio is a collective / collaborative / studio-based group of designers, which has grown over the past few years.

Each member is a valuable part of the team and together have a combined wealth of experience and talent.

Even though we have a shared taste in design, we each have our own individuality and flare, which is important to achieve both beautiful and rigorous projects.

Architecture and a love for beautiful design is what brought TR Studio together, but we all have a mutual passion for travel, culture, furniture and food. We have a weekly lunch in the studio, cooked by a resident chef (/team member). Below are some of our favourite dishes.