Richard founded Perennial in 1997 in Marylebone, London - borrowing a desk space in his brother-in-law’s product design studio - and since that time he has overseen more than 50 high-end international projects. 

Richard built his global reputation on the solid design and delivery of bold and innovative projects, from exclusive lifestyle environments via inspired residential and leisure developments through to truly unique workplace designs.

He studied at the Architectural Association in London, achieving the only RIBA Professional Honours awarded that year. With original research having been published in the RIBA Journal, he has also contributed to publications such as The Times, The Guardian, Financial Times and for the BBC.

Before setting up Perennial Richard worked in London with Richard Horden, and in Australia with RIBA Royal Gold Medalists Daryl Jackson in Melbourne and Philip Cox in Sydney, with whom he designed the Sydney Aquarium, the Aquatics Centre and Bond University, as well as a range of luxury hotels, villas, and spa projects across the Middle East, the Caribbean, and the Indian Ocean.

Recognised as a visionary for how we might live and work in the future, Richard has spoken widely on the ‘Workplace of Tomorrow’ and ‘Placemaking’, with several of his projects being broadcast, including the BBC’s ‘Happy Architecture’ and CNN’s ‘Future Buildings’.

His genuine concern over the current housing shortage and research into timber engineering and modular construction lead to his designing a modular design for the ‘nHouse’: a low cost modular housing solution which he brought from the drawing board to market.

Recent awards have celebrated his design skills across a wide range, from ‘The World’s Best Resorts’ to Workplace Design and Public Realm place making.

Interesting fact: Richard holds an International Motor Racing License, and on 2 wheels has completed both the ‘Etape du Tour’ and ‘Maratona di Dolomiti’.

Tom has been delivering international projects from inception to completion since joining the practice in 2002.

Having graduated with a BA Honours Degree from Nottingham University, he gained his Diploma of Architecture at the Bartlett University College London. He has since served as a technical tutor and examiner at the Bartlett UCL and the University of Westminster.

Using his rare talent for well-conceived and aesthetically engaging concepts, he takes pride in imagining and delivering complex solutions and unique spaces on time and on budget. 

Tom has managed the design and construction of many of the studio’s best known projects, including: The Gramophone Works London, Cabot St. Lucia WI, Six Senses Zil Pasyon Seychelles, Prickly Bay Waterside Grenada WI, Sky Villas in Saudi Arabia, and the Macka Penthouse, Istanbul. 

As Design Director, Tom leads the debate regarding the design principles utilised for each project, ensuring strong aesthetics, innovation, quality and sustainability are at the core of the practice output.

Interesting fact: Tom is a fourth generation Architect, but the first in the digital era.

Lucia joined Perennial in 2024 as an Architect & BIM Coordinator, boasting over a decade of experience managing projects through all RIBA stages. With a passion for advancing BIM technology in the AEC sector, Lucia is registered with ARB & RIBA and holds an MSc in Building Information Modeling Architecture. Her international experience spans esteemed firms like Northacre, Forme UK, and Einszueins, where she specialised in high-end residential, listed buildings, mixed-use, government, and commercial developments. With a keen focus on site, Lucia has worked in countries such as French Guiana, Austria, Germany, Spain, and the United Kingdom. An interesting fact about Lucia is that she took a break to travel the world, enriching her perspective and gathering inspiration from diverse cultures and landscapes.

Ceri studied at the Welsh School of Architecture, where he graduated top of the class and featured in Wallpaper Magazine as a leading new international graduate. He then moved on to complete his studies at the Royal College of Art before starting work for several design focused practices.

Ceri has run design workshops for the RIBA and Open City, and has lead undergraduate studios at UK universities. He has a very varied portfolio, with work including the Cannes Lion Grand Prix winning ‘MegaFaces’ pavilion, where he helped to win the competition and deliver the project for the Winter Olympics. He was also awarded the New Talent Design prize from the World Illustration Awards for his work on the video game ‘Morphopolis’, and designed a 2000sqm exhibition for Virgin Records’ 40th Anniversary.

At Perennial Ceri is the Project Architect for Cabot St Lucia, leading the bespoke technical design of this project and offering his particular technical advice to the studio. As a detail orientated designer, he draws on experience gained delivering his own interdisciplinary projects alongside his previous roles working with bespoke joinery and pre-fabrication teams.

Harry has worked across residential, hospitality and wellness projects in the UK and internationally. He has particular strengths in design development, 3D modelling and visualisation, using existing and emerging digital tools throughout the design process to explore ideas, test solutions and resolve complex designs.

His experience spans UK and US practice; he previously worked with Ewing Cole in Philadelphia and led the ‘Young Professional Architects’ team in delivering Lane//Shift, an award-winning urban installation for Parking Day.

With a background in graphic design and photography, Harry brings a strong visual sensibility to his architectural work, with a keen eye for composition, storytelling and how projects are communicated.

He’s currently chasing a faster 5K PB.

Thays is a Brazilian architect who joined Perennial in 2024. She graduated from university in São Paulo, where her final thesis was recognized for its excellence. In addition to her architecture degree, Thays holds a qualification in Interior Design. She further enriched her education at the Politecnico di Milano in Italy, honing her technical skills and broadening her cultural and aesthetic perspectives.

With extensive experience at renowned firms such as Studio MK27 and Jacobsen Arquitetura, Thays has a strong background in contemporary Brazilian architecture. She has worked on high-end residential, retail, and hospitality projects around the world, consistently demonstrating meticulous attention to detail. Thays views architecture as a transdisciplinary field, using pure and simple forms as a language of expression.