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David Stabler

David Stabler

David joined Ryder from the Army and has experience in a range of leadership and management roles. He is a keen advocate of collaborative project working, he led the integration of Devereux architects into Ryder and has overseen organisational developments in knowledge…

Sophie Connor

Sophie Connor

Sophie joined Ryder in 2014 following her studies at Newcastle University.  Whilst at university, she took part in a live build research project which was shortlisted for the AJ small project awards in 2015. Key projects include Wolfreton School and Sixth Form,…

Emma Weeden

Emma Weeden

Emma is a designer who joined the practice in 2014 after completing her degree in interior architecture at Northumbria University. She works primarily in the adaption and refurbishment of existing buildings across the education and residential sectors. Her interests lie in exploring…

Andra Antone

Andra has experience leading projects across many sectors including civic, leisure and schools across Switzerland and the UK. In 2015, she was part of the winning Ryder Alliance team for the Build Earth Live New York competition.  Andra studied at Cardiff University…

Peter Stobbart

Peter Stobbart

Peter has 30 years of industry experience and has been involved with a large variety of building typologies from commercial to residential, at all stages of their development. He has twenty years’ experience of the design and delivery of acute healthcare and…

Clive Rankin

Clive Rankin

Prior to graduating from Northumbria University, Clive completed a degree in 3D design at Leeds Metropolitan University.  Clive joined Ryder in 2015 and has since led a number of significant refurbishment and conservation projects, across a range of sectors in the north…

Rachael Raine

Rachael Raine

Rachael studied at Northumbria University, graduating in 2012.  She returned to complete her master’s and was awarded the Ryder prize for most outstanding postgraduate project of 2015.  She also joined Ryder in 2015.  Outside of work, Rachael enjoys interior design and upcycling…

Fran Tafi

Francesca Tafi

Francesca studied at the University of Florence, Italy, graduating with a degree in architecture in 2014. She is a member of Paul Bell’s team and specialises in the science and residential sectors, with particular focus on build to rent and private rented…

Alister Houghton

Alister worked with Ryder Alliance partner i2C in 2008 whilst completing his Building Design and Architecture studies at Sydney University. During his seven years at the Australian practice he gained experience across a wide spectrum of architecture and specialised in retail. In…