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.