Wilf is a leading multidisciplinary designer with 10 years of experience and a passion for creating affordable, elegant and liveable environmental architecture. With a passion for the ‘hands on’ elements of the job; small construction or specialist sub-contractor roles, Wilf can often be found co-ordinating a student live-build. Wilf envisages a future where environmentally-focused designers wrestle back ‘sustainability’ from the commercially-focused market. Prior to establishing Studio Bark, Wilf gained planning permission for two biomass barns, the first for The Stansted Park Foundation in 2012 and the second for Knepp Castle Estate in 2014; both with the ambition to take these prestigious estates off-grid. Wilf also tutors in the Architecture School of University of East London, teaching Technical & Environmental Studies to both degree and masters students.

Nick joined the practice with a wealth of experience working on some of the UK’s foremost low energy developments for ECD and Bere:architects. Nick’s experience spans traditional carpentry, government funded research programmes, deep energy retrofits and contemporary one-off designs Nick creates a style of architecture that is at once thoughtfully considered, environmentally responsible, and highly emotive. Nick is our in-house Certified Passivhaus Designer and regularly contributes to publications and conferences in the field. He was also named as a 2014 ‘Rising Sustainability Star’ in Building magazine and was previously Head of Sustainability at ECD Architects.

Steph previously worked in London for an award winning practice gaining experience on a number of projects ranging from large mixed use developments to small, bespoke refurbishments. He also gained experience working on a number of small scale construction projects, and still enjoys getting his hands dirty during the Bark Live Build projects. In the Studio he is interested in finding new solutions to everyday problems, creating unique designs with a strong environmental focus. Steph has a passion for the craft and detail in architecture and is a strong advocate of designing though making. Steph studied at the Mackintosh School of Architecture and London Metropolitan University.

Sarah has a background in architecture and urban design, and enjoys working closely with clients to achieve their ambitions. Prior to working at Studio Bark Sarah built up a diverse portfolio, both as an Architectural Assistant and as the Yorkshire Design Review Manager for social enterprise Integreat Plus. Working at both an urban scale and the human scale has led to an appreciation of architecture that responds positively to its wider context whether that be an urban or rural setting. Sarah continues to pursue her passion for hand drawing both inside and outside the studio. Sarah graduated from the University of Sheffield with an MArch in architecture in 2013.

Sarah Bland is a former member of the Studio Bark team. During Sarah’s time here (as a Director at Studio Bark), she was the Project Architect of the Black Barn. Sarah continued to consult for Studio Bark on the Black Barn through the construction and post occupation phases, whilst setting up her new company Studio Wic