MANAGING & CREATIVE DIRECTOR

DipArch (UCL) ARB RIBA RIAS ICOM AoU

Anne Marie is an architect and masterplanner specialising in cultural heritage, museums and sensitive site development, having delivered award-winning cultural projects on challenging sites in Denmark, Scotland and Ireland as well as Saudi Arabia, including: Eyemouth Pavilions, King John’s Castle and National Trust for Scotland Masterplans. 

After graduating with distinction from UCL, Anne Marie was a Partner at Henning Larsen Architects, where she led major cultural project including the Massar Children’s Discovery Centre. In 2015, she founded Galmstrup Architects, focussing on projects where architecture, heritage and community intersect.   Her work ranges from masterplanning medieval castle sites in Ireland, community buildings in Scotland to designing contemporary museums within archaeological ruins in Saudi Arabia.

Anne Marie’s approach combines strategic thinking with deep site engagement.   True to the Danish saying ‘hænderne i jorden’ (hands in the earth), she believes every project requires walking the ground, understanding the community, and responding to the spirit of the place before design begins.  

She is a jury member of the Obel Award, previous chair of International Museum Construction Congress (IMCC 2024), and a member of the International Council of Museums (ICOM).   Committed to inclusive practice, she founded the non-profit organisation “Imaginations Cross Cultures” which creates collaborative summer schools with young people. Anne Marie was invited as Academician to the Academy of Urbanism (AoU) in 2024.

PROJECT DIRECTIR

DipArch (Edin) ARB RIBA MRTPI MRICS MCMI
Peter is qualified architect, town planner, and development surveyor.  He brings over two decades of public sector client experience, including key member of the senior leadership team within the development directorate at the London Legacy Development Corporation. Here he served as Director of Design for 10 years, leading the masterplanning of over 5,000 homes, as well as new public spaces and infrastructure at the internationally renowned Olympic Park. 

He was the design client for Stratford Waterfront, which includes new facilities for Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London College of Fashion, BBC Studios, and V&A. Peter holds advisory appointments with the National Infrastructure Commission, Design Council, Harlow and Gilston Garden Town, and High-Speed Rail 2.  He is a trustee of Design South East. His expertise spans design management, regeneration, housing, and transport.

His experience managing complex stakeholder relationships on high-profile projects complements Galmstrup’s culture and heritage work. 

SENIOR ARCHITECT

DipArch (UCD) ARB
Claire is a Senior Architect with over 14 years of experience specialising in cultural and community buildings within sensitive locations. She brings extensive technical expertise and a deep understanding of working within sensitive historic contexts, having successfully delivered complex architectural projects through all RIBA stages from concept to completion.

Claire graduated from University College Dublin with a Bachelor of Architecture and a Professional Diploma and is registered with the Architects Registration Board (ARB). She combines a rigorous design and technical approach with sensitivity to site context, ensuring projects respect their setting while meeting contemporary performance standards.

Prior to joining Galmstrup, Claire worked at Níall McLaughlin Architects where she was project architect for the 2022 Stirling Prize winning Magdalene College Library in Cambridge.  She also gained experience as Senior Design & Development Manager at Human Nature working on the sustainable neighbourhood 'The Phoenix', in Lewes – set out to be the largest bio-based development in the UK. She also worked on the Grade I listed Wilkens Building for University College London adding sensitive additions to improve accessibility. 

Practice Manager
Kazumi is responsible for our day-to-day operation including Finance and HR. She brings 20+ years of experience in finance and office management from small architectural practices and charities.   Her meticulous approach to practice operations provides the foundation to enable projects to run smoothly from inception to completion.