Simon trained at the AA school of Architecture in Central London, qualifying as a Registered Architect in 1978. Since qualifying, he has run his own architectural practices. 

Simon’s professional experience has ranged from high profile, complicated planning processes on historic landmark buildings such as ‘Jumbo’ water tower in Colchester to highly successful community-funded projects. He has always had a keen interest in design and is a talented negotiator. Simon has excellent knowledge of the planning and construction processes and vast experience of strategic planning and appeals. 

Simon taught for more than ten years at Anglia Ruskin University on both undergraduate and postgraduate Architecture courses, and led a number of European study tours. He has held chairmanships of several professional organisations and local community groups and has served on RIBA awards panels.

Laura studied at Kingston University and completed her Diploma at The John Cass School of Art, qualifying with first-class honours from Westminster University. 

Laura brings experience in community and cultural buildings, with a focus on art galleries, and museums having worked on contemporary designs within historic listed buildings such as the Whitworth Art Gallery in Manchester, the V&A Museum and the Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge. 

In her current role at Plater Claiborne, Laura is involved with various projects building on her interest on working with historic buildings and their renovations and restoration.   

After graduating from the University of Surrey in 2000, Louisa has worked in both the private and education sector in roles that involved general office administration, project co-ordination and event management. Louisa joined the practice in 2012.