WE ARE ARCHITECTS
WE LEAD THE PROCESS
WE LEAD THE COLLABORATION
WE LEAD THE DESIGN
THE LDS TEAM
Matthew Parsons
BSc (Hons), MCIAT
DIRECTOR & FOUNDER
Matthew is an accomplished and chartered architectural technologist, renowned for his meticulous attention to detail and profound understanding of construction.
With a robust foundation in technical and building knowledge, Matt is dedicated to crafting spaces and structures that are not only aesthetically captivating but also inherently practical, buildable, and consistently within budget.
His distinctive approach lies in fostering a pro-active and collaborative design environment, a vision he has successfully implemented. This commitment to seamless teamwork and innovative execution is precisely what sets Lead Design Studios apart from conventional practices.
Daniel Copitch
BA (Hons), MA, ARB
Lead ARCHITECT
With a plethora of skills to boost LDS’s arsenal, Daniel really epitomises the word ‘creativity’ supported by a solid foundation of technical knowledge and a firm understanding of project delivery. His varied experience covers many sectors and RIBA stages, with a dominance in mixed use and commercial schemes.
Daniel is an architect and artist (decopica.com) with an experimental attitude to his work and a strong appreciation for process.
Having worked in a range of leading international practices across three continents, Daniel’s skillset is varied and technologically advanced.
Laju Jemide
BA (Hons)
Part 1 Architectural Assistant
Laju brings an abundance of innate talent and skill, which he has nurtured into an architectural career.
Gifted at hand drawing and proficient in software such as Revit, Laju is incredibly resourceful and knows the best methods to communicate a thought, idea, or design into a well-presented document. With a beaming smile and infectious enthusiasm, Laju is a joy to work with!
Laju supports Matt & Dan on projects across all RIBA stages as we look to provide him with as much professional development as possible in support of his next career milestone: his Part 2 Master’s.
Cristina McNabola
BSc (Hons)
OFFICE Manager
Drawing on invaluable experience from roles at Hertfordshire Building Control, Midland Heart Housing association, and Paragon, Crisi is a seasoned expert in construction industry office administration.
As an indispensable force behind the scenes, Crisi is pivotal to the practice’s efficiency, meticulously ensuring every operational cog turns perfectly
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“Lead Design Studios are here to make a fresh and positive impact on the built environment. Our positivity, determination and process driven approach form the strands of our DNA..”
— Matthew Parsons, Director
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