23 + GS / 318 is an architecture and interior design studio formed as a union between two successful architectural practices – 23 Architecture and Guy Stansfeld Architects. The two practices were established by Stuart Robertson and Guy Stansfeld respectively and have been collaborating closely since deciding to pool resources in 1997.
We offer our clients a comprehensive bespoke service that is highly professional, friendly and discreet. Our team of architects and designers are talented, highly qualified and able to draw on a vast body of collective experience.
The work that we create is both beautiful and practical, absorbing the personalities and interests of our clients whilst at the same time reflecting our own preoccupation with light, space, materiality and, of course, functionality.
We believe passionately in the need for a more sustainable built environment and encourage our clients to take full advantage of the latest developments in technology and product design.
Please contact us if you would like to learn more about what 23 + GS / 318 can do for you or to set up an appointment with one of our directors.
Having studied at the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture in Aberdeen and after working with Douglas T Forrest Architects in Cullen, Banffshire, Stuart moved to London in 1987 to work with CZWG in Clerkenwell. After gaining his RIBA Chartered Architect status in 1988 he created 23 Architecture in 1989.
Having graduated from University College Dublin in 1985 Guy moved to London where he spent 5 years working for CZWG Architects and gaining his professional practice qualifications. He set up Guy Stansfeld Architects in 1990.
Having graduated from Portsmouth School of Architecture in 1968 Fred formed Finch Associates in 1979. He now acts as a consultant to 23+GS/318 with a particular expertise in the care and maintenance of historic buildings developed through 40 years of practice, mostly specialising in the hospitality sector.
Michael is the product of passionate and inspired teaching at the Welsh School of Architecture in the 1980’s. Apprenticeships served at CZWG and Rick Mather Architects offered insight into a developing interest in the art and craft of building. Michael joined 23+GS/318 in 1997 and was made an Associate in 2003.
Jan studied for her BSc in Architecture at the University of Strathclyde, spending one year of the course at the University of Florence. After gaining experience in both Glasgow and Berlin she received her Post Graduate diploma from the Bartlett UCL in 1998, returning to qualify with a distinction for her Part III in 2000. Jan joined 23+GS/318 in 1998 and was made an Associate in 2003.
Timothy received his MArch with honours from the Tulane University School of Architecture in New Orleans USA. After working on a number of mixed-use, academic and hospital projects in the US and abroad he joined 23+GS/318 in 2002. He received a distinction for his Part III qualification from the Bartlett UCL. Timothy was made an Associate in 2006.
Muneesha studied for her BA and MArch at the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne spending six months in ESTAV Barcelona as part of her studies. After joining 23+GS/318
in 2006 Muneesha obtained her Part III in 2008 and became an Associate in 2011.
Alexis studied at the Manchester School of Architecture and The Bartlett, UCL and has worked at 23+GS/318 since 2010, becoming an Associate in 2016. Alexis has run a Masters level studio at Birmingham School of Architecture for a number of years and is currently a visiting tutor at the Bartlett UCL.
Rachel studied Architecture at the University of Brighton, graduating in 2007. Rachel joined 23+GS/318 in 2008 and in 2017 was part of the design team shortlisted for “Earth to Earth” a proposal for the RIBA Gasholder Bases competition for the National Grid.
Graeme studied Architecture at the University of Dundee, where he received the Ingles Carr & Nicoll Russell Awards in 2008 & 2009 respectively. He gained a merit for his MArch in 2013 and a distinction for his Part III in 2017. After working for an international practice in London on the master-planning of projects both in the UK and abroad Graeme joined 23+GS/318 in 2014.
Georgia studied for her BA in Architecture at the University of Sheffield and completed her MArch in 2018 at the University of Manchester. Having previously worked in Cyprus, Manchester, and London on a number of private residential and affordable housing projects, Georgia joined 23+GS/318 in 2021 having obtained her Part III from the University of Westminster.
Deniz graduated from the Politecnico di Milano in 2019 with a graduation score of 110/110. Some of her works were displayed in the Triennale Museum of Milan and the Venice Biennale during her studies. She worked in public, residential and volunteering projects before she moved to London and joined 23+GS/318 in 2021 as a Part ll Architectural Assistant.
Jeff graduated with first class honours from University College Dublin in 2020 in which his thesis was shortlisted in the RIAI awards. Having previously worked for an international practice in Dublin on master-planning and large-scale healthcare schemes, Jeff joined 23+GS/318 in 2021.
Orsi joined 23+GS/318 as a Part II Architectural assistant in 2021 after completing her BSc and MArch at the University of Bath. Throughout her studies, she has worked in Budapest, Bristol and Bath and gained her Passivhaus designer certificate in 2018.
Ana Ximena completed her Architecture degree at the Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City, with one year of study experience at the Politecnico di Milano and the Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya. Following four years of working on residential and exhibition projects in Mexico, she pursued her MA in Architecture and Historic Urban Environments at the Bartlett UCL. She joined 23 + GS / 318 in 2022 as a Part II Architectural Assistant.
Chai joined 23+GS/318 in 2022 as a part I Architectural assistant. She studied for her BSc at the University of Bath and has previously completed work placements in London and Kuala Lumpur on a variety of infrastructure and hospitality projects. She is keen to continue her part II studies at Oxford Brookes.
Louise completed her fine art foundation at St Martins before graduating from Camberwell School of Art in 1983 with a degree in textile design. She worked for CZWG Architects as a personal assistant to Piers Gough before joining Guy Stansfeld Architects in 1994.
Alex joined the practice in 2006 as a part time office administrator. She has Fine Art degrees from Goldsmiths and Central St Martins and is also a freelance writer for Garageland and Arty magazines.
Diluxion has over 15 years of accounting and bookkeeping experience with a diverse background in the financial and banking sectors. Having joined the practice as Finance Manager in 2006 Diluxion now specialises in accountancy for architectural practices.