Practice — Hewn

Hewn is a practice defined by collaboration and craft. We work closely with clients, makers and communities to deliver thoughtful, enduring architecture.

Alex Clough
Amir Naseri
Ben Mailen
Elizabeth Olowu
Haizea Latxaga
Jon Humphreys
Jubel Hussein
Laura Vickers

Alex Clough

Associate

BA (Hons) MArch RIBA

Alex has extensive experience delivering residential and mixed-use projects across the UK. He combines design leadership with strong technical coordination, bringing a crafted, detail-driven approach to every stage of a project.
Amir Naseri

Architect

BA (Hons) BArch (Hons) ARB

Amir works across residential, commercial and heritage sectors, developing thoughtful, technically robust design. His architectural approach is informed by hands-on construction experience and a strong interest in material and spatial quality.
Ben Mailen

Architect & Managing Director

BA (Hons) BArch (Hons) PGDip ARB RIBA

Since founding the practice in 2010, Ben has shaped its award-winning work across residential, cultural and commercial sectors. His leadership reflects a commitment to design excellence and architectural education.
Elizabeth Olowu

Part II Architectural Assistant

BSc Arch (Hons) March (Hons) ARB

Elizabeth works across residential, retrofit and mixed-use projects with a focus on sustainable, socially conscious design. Her approach balances contextual awareness, material sensitivity and technical precision.
Haizea Latxaga

Architect

BArch MArch ARB

Haizea leads design across residential, hospitality and education projects with a focus on material honesty and environmental performance. As the practice’s sustainability champion, she promotes low-carbon strategies and contextually sensitive design.
Jon Humphreys

Architect & Director

BA (Hons) BArch (Hons) PGDip ARB RIBA

Jon has over 20 years’ experience delivering complex housing, civic and heritage projects. He brings expertise in retrofit, off-site construction and large-scale residential, with a focus on technical design, procurement and build quality.
Jubel Hussein

Part II Architectural Assistant

BA (Hons) MArch

Jubel has experience across residential, heritage and conservation projects. His approach integrates sustainability, comfort and detail, with a focus on design that enhances well-being and responds sensitively to context.
Laura Vickers

Part II Architectural Assistant

BA (Hons) MArch

Laura works across residential, education and heritage sectors with a focus on material sensitivity, retrofit, and low-carbon design. Her work reflects a commitment to craft, context and the integration of contemporary and historic fabric.

Associate

BA (Hons) MArch RIBA

Alex has extensive experience delivering residential and mixed-use projects across the UK. He combines design leadership with strong technical coordination, bringing a crafted, detail-driven approach to every stage of a project.

Architect

BA (Hons) BArch (Hons) ARB

Amir works across residential, commercial and heritage sectors, developing thoughtful, technically robust design. His architectural approach is informed by hands-on construction experience and a strong interest in material and spatial quality.

Architect & Managing Director

BA (Hons) BArch (Hons) PGDip ARB RIBA

Since founding the practice in 2010, Ben has shaped its award-winning work across residential, cultural and commercial sectors. His leadership reflects a commitment to design excellence and architectural education.

Part II Architectural Assistant

BSc Arch (Hons) March (Hons) ARB

Elizabeth works across residential, retrofit and mixed-use projects with a focus on sustainable, socially conscious design. Her approach balances contextual awareness, material sensitivity and technical precision.

Architect

BArch MArch ARB

Haizea leads design across residential, hospitality and education projects with a focus on material honesty and environmental performance. As the practice’s sustainability champion, she promotes low-carbon strategies and contextually sensitive design.

Architect & Director

BA (Hons) BArch (Hons) PGDip ARB RIBA

Jon has over 20 years’ experience delivering complex housing, civic and heritage projects. He brings expertise in retrofit, off-site construction and large-scale residential, with a focus on technical design, procurement and build quality.

Part II Architectural Assistant

BA (Hons) MArch

Jubel has experience across residential, heritage and conservation projects. His approach integrates sustainability, comfort and detail, with a focus on design that enhances well-being and responds sensitively to context.

Part II Architectural Assistant

BA (Hons) MArch

Laura works across residential, education and heritage sectors with a focus on material sensitivity, retrofit, and low-carbon design. Her work reflects a commitment to craft, context and the integration of contemporary and historic fabric.

Architecture Masterprize: Residential Architecture	2025	Lee Terrace ↗
ArchDaily Building of the Year Awards: Residential Architecture (shortlisted)	2025	Weald House ↗
Architecture Masterprize: Residential Architecture	2024	Weald House ↗
AJ Retrofit & Reuse Awards: Fit-out Under £2M (shortlisted)	2024	Domus Campus ↗
Building Awards: Retrofit Project of the Year (shortlisted)	2024	Domus Campus ↗
Building Design: Retail and Leisure Architect of the Year (shortlisted)	2024
Mix Awards: Design Practice of the Year (shortlisted)	2024
RIBA North East Awards (shortlisted)	2019
BD UK Young Architect of the Year (shortlisted)	2019
Restaurant & Bar Design Awards: Best London Restaurant	2018	Haz ↗
Casual Dining Awards: Best Designed Multiple Restaurant	2014	Chilango ↗
AJ/Derwent/Office Concierge: Future Reception Competition (shortlisted)	2014
Design Week: Best Retail Interior	2014	Domus West ↗
GLA New London Landscape (shortlisted)	2012	Old Street Green ↗
FX Design Awards: Best New Retail (shortlisted)	2012	Domus Clerkenwell ↗
Retail Week Awards: Best Non-Food Retail Design of the Year	2012	Domus Clerkenwell ↗

We’re looking for architects and designers who share our commitment to thoughtful, well-crafted architecture.

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