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TOP ARCHITECTS 2018
JAMES DILLEY – DIRECTOR, JESTICO + WHILES
Qualified as an architect, James Dilley also has particular expertise in interior
design and so, where possible, Jestico + Whiles’ hospitality projects, such
as W Edinburgh in the heart of the city’s UN World Heritage site are
delivered under combined architectural and interior design services.
Notable projects already completed include the ‘ultraluxe’ Yas Abu Dhabi, W
London and Andels Lodz in Poland.
JAMES TWOMEY – DIRECTOR, REARDONSMITH ARCHITECTS
With more than 25 years’ experience of architectural practice, much of it
focused on luxury hotel refurbishment, James Twomey has been responsible
for statement projects such as The Beaumont, Four Seasons Park Lane and
Four Seasons St Petersburg.
Twomey is currently leading the teams responsible for the Adare Manor
Hotel, and the proposed Wanda Hotel in Nine Elms London, currently in the
early stages of construction.
JOHN DENTON – FOUNDING DIRECTOR, DENTON CORKER MARSHALL
John Denton’s principal interests in both architecture and urban design have
shaped a range of projects over more than 40 years of owning the company.
Denton, who is the founding partner of the London-based studio, lectures to
schools of architecture, professional institutes and is a well-known keynote
speaker.
Denton has internationally recognised skills in the design and leadership
of major institutional and public building projects, evidenced through the
practice’s significant number of national and international awards for major
buildings under his control.
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