ARCHITECT

DipArch (AA) ARB
Clarissa is a registered architect with comprehensive experience across residential, cultural, and heritage projects in UK and Europe.  She has worked at leading practices including Lisa Shell Architects, PLP, and ADEPT in Copenhagen, gaining expertise across all RIBA stages, with a particular focus on delivery.

A graduate of the Architectural Association, Clarissa brings strong design thinking combined with technical rigour. Her experience encompasses listed and heritage settings, where she has developed her skills in balancing conservation requirements with contemporary architectural interventions.   She is proficient coordinating with specialist consultants, and managing complex design processes, from planning submissions through tender and construction.  

At Galmstrup, Clarissa has been working on Athlone Castle – a 13th Century Norman fortification and visitor centre in Ireland – developing the project from concept through technical design and tender.   She has been responsible for both the base build and exhibition design packages and ensuring coordination between key conservation architects, exhibition designers, engineers and other key consultants.   This work demonstrates her ability to manage technically complex heritage projects with multiple stakeholder requirements.

ARCHITECT

DipArch (London Met.), ARB

INTERPRETATION

BA Hons Theatre Design

Jinny leads our interpretation and content development works.  She develops narratives for our museum and exhibition works creating engaging and impactful visitor experiences.  She develops themes and storylines rooted in the context and collection around our project and develop the content strategies with our clients. She supports the design team deepening the special consultants brief such as media, interactive, art, illustrations as well as delivers scriptwriting on projects.

Jinny has worked in the museum and heritage industry for over 20 years, planning and delivering content and interpretation such as for the Science Museum London, Al Shindagha Museum in Dubai,  Herefordshire Museum and Art Gallery, Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo and Sheikh Abdullah al Salem Cultural Centre in Kuwait. She has a particular interest in developing experiences for younger audiences and

Jinny is currently delivering the interpretation and content development for our Athlone Castle project and a new heritage museum project in the Middle East.

PRACTICE MANAGER

ACCA
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. 

ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT

BA Architecture (Bartlett)
Mateusz is an architectural assistant brings excellent design and computational skills to Galmstrup.   He has a passion for generative design, using tools to explore spatial relationships and create high quality visualisations.

Prior to joining Galmstrup, Mateusz worked at large scale international practices where he developed proficiency in advanced 3D modelling and digital presentation.  At Galmstrup, he has contributed to various competitions, where his design skills help explore options and communicate complex proposals to our clients. A graduate student at the Bartlett School of Architecture in London, he is gaining professional experience while further developing his digital design skills.

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

MArch Architecture
Nela is an accomplished architectural designer with strong skills across design, technical delivery, and visualisation. With over six years of professional experience, she graduated from Ion Mincu University of Architecture and Urbanism in Bucharest, one of Romania’s leading architectural schools. Nela has developed strengths in 2D and 3D visualisation, with her design work demonstrating a sensitivity to context and materiality.  

At Galmstrup, Nela has contributed to most recent projects, from competitions to commissions like King John’s Castle.

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

MArch Architecture (Dar ALHekma)
Noha is an architect and interior designer with vast experience working with heritage conservation.  Noha graduated from the Dar AlHekma University in Jeddah and have worked on a number of projects in the UNESCO old town of Al Balad, Jeddah.   She has a strong interest in intangible heritage, arts & craft initiatives and community engagement as part of project processes.   She is a previous teaching assistant at the King Abdulaziz University.   

Noha is based in Jeddah and support our team with research, advise, and on-site coordination.

CULTURAL STRATEGY

FRSA
Robin is leading our cultural strategy focusing on organisational and institutional strategy, visitor experience, identity and communications. Robin draws on the practical experience of analysing, operating, leading and transforming cultural institutions over many years, including senior roles in London’s V&A, National Gallery and Science Museum.

ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT

BA Architecture (Westminster)
Saif is an architectural assistant bringing a solid foundation in design and visualisation skills. As a recent graduate from University of Westminster and nominated for the RIBA Bronze Medal, he has developed skills in architectural design and 3D modelling and is pursuing his professional qualification through practical experience at Galmstrup.

At Galmstrup, Saif supports the team across various cultural and heritage projects, contributing to design development and visualisation. His role encompasses CAD and 3D production, providing essential support to the studio's architects and project teams.

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.

ARCHITECT

Bénédicte Valla, BSc MSc Arch. (EPFL), ARB

Bénédicte is a registered architect with vast experience working with sensitive restoration and refurbishment projects. She brings to the team a strong understanding of working within listed structures and care for details and materials. Bénédicte graduated from the EPFL - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne known for their technical excellence and care for details. Prior to joining Gamstrup, she worked at Beasley Dickson Architects and Studio Stassano delivering high-end homes in the UK countryside and boutique hotels across all RIBA stages.  She has been practicing first in Paris and since 2017 in the UK.

At Galmstrup, Bénédicte is leading the Danish YWCA project – a reconfiguration and refurbishment of a large 1930s mansion in Hampstead Heath, London – developing the design development and Planning Application package.  

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.