Jon Du Croz - Architect & Director
BSc, BA, Dip Arch, ARB, RIBA
Jon founded DuCroz architects in 2014 after working for Berman Guedes Stretton architects for 14 years. Jon has accrued a broad range of experience in his career and has a particular passion for contemporary design in historic contexts.
For his final three years at Berman Guedes Stretton Jon acted as UK project architect for Richard Meier & Partners, detailing and overseeing the construction of Meier's only building in the UK - a private country house.
Jon is a member of RIBA, the Royal Institute of British Architects.
Anna Algne - Interior Designer
BA, MA, SA
Anna studied Interior Architecture at Oxford Brookes University. She spent 11 years working at Berman Guedes Stretton architects and rose to Associate Designer. She was responsible for the delivery of major refurbishment and fit out projects that included work in The Shard and for Oxford University.
Anna joined DuCroz architects in 2015 and she provides an essential link between the architecture and the interior design of our buildings. She has a strong Scandinavian approach to design and works closely with clients to develop individually tailored interiors informed by her experience and understanding of the whole building process.
Anna is a member of SA, Swedish Associated Architects.
Samir Kilani - Technical Designer
Passive House Consultant, Graphisoft Certified BIM Manager
Samir qualified as an architect in Damascus and worked on projects in Syria and Iraq before moving to the UK in 2016. He has particular experience in high-end residential and commercial projects.
Samir gained experience of the UK construction industry with Willmot Dixon and Triangle Architects in Manchester before moving to Oxfordshire and joining DuCroz architects.
In 2022 Samir completed training with the Passive House Institute and is now a Certified Passive House Consultant.
Natalie Shorter - Interior Designer
BA, BArch
nat@ducroz.co.uk
Natalie studied Spatial Design, specialising in Interior Design at Buckinghamshire New University, followed by a Post Graduate Diploma in Architecture at Oxford Brookes University. She worked at Berman Guedes Stretton Architects for 14 years, gaining experience working on a wide range of interior and architectural projects in the higher education, leisure and residential sectors and was involved in all stages of the architectural process. These include the internal fit out of level 17 of the Shard building in London, space planning and interior design for a significant NGO in both the UK and Islamabad, and numerous teaching facilities at University of Warwick. She has also worked on an analysis and internal redesign of the Royal Society of Medicine and the BUPA Royal and Presidential Suites at the Cromwell Hospital in London, as well as a wide range of residential projects in Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds.
Naomi Lorenzana-Cessford - Interior Designer
BA, BTEC Art & Design
naomi@ducroz.co.uk
Naomi studied an Art & Design Foundation at Oxford Brookes University before deciding to do an Interior Architecture degree. Her style of work and design has been influenced from both her Scandinavian and British heritage.
Before joining DuCroz architects in 2021 she worked at Purcell as an Interior Designer taking commercial projects from concept to delivery. This involved careful coordination with specialists, contractors, structural and MEP consultants. Prior to this Naomi worked for bulthaup, where she was immersed in the high-end residential sector. She later worked for HollandGreen, looking after project wide interior schemes throughout Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds.
David Bonta - Architect
BArch (Hons) Dip Arch, RIBA
david@ducroz.co.uk
David began working with DuCroz architects in 2021. Previously an associate director at Berman Guedes Stretton, David has a wealth of design experience and has worked for numerous practices in Oxford and London.
David is freelance and splits his time between DuCroz architects and Taw Fitzwilliam, another local practice and good friends of the DuCroz team.
Abraham Daniel - RIBA Part II Architectural Assistant
BArch, MArch
abraham@ducroz.co.uk
Abraham completed his Bachelor’s degree in Architecture in India. He gained five years of professional experience in Interior Design and visualization in Abu Dhabi, developing expertise in innovative and functional design solutions. Following this, he pursued a Master’s degree in Architecture at Oxford Brookes University.
In 2023, Abraham joined DuCroz Architects, where he currently assists senior architects and contributes to the visualization and presentation of projects, showcasing his skills in design communication and project delivery.
Tessa Du Croz - Business Manager
MA (Cantab)
Tessa studied Natural Sciences (Physics) at Cambridge University, and went on to work in several roles in software development, business and financial systems, and project management in the UK and Australia, before joining DuCroz architects in 2018.
Tessa is the business manager for DuCroz architects and her role
includes bookkeeping, HR, financial planning and strategic development.
Emma Lally - Illustration & Office Support
BA
Emma studied English and Art history and now assists DuCroz architects with marketing, document production and administration.
Emma's real interest is in illustration and she produces hand renderings for competitions, planning applications and promotional images.
Raymond Tollady - Consultant
BA, Dip Arch (Oxford)
Raymond Tollady began his career working for Powell & Moya before setting up the prize-winning architectural practice of Scott and Tollady.
Since 2002 he has been working from his studio in Witney, and Ray now provides guidance, advice and support to DuCroz architects who benefit from his wealth of knowledge and experience.