MEET Our Team

Luke studied at the Bartlett School of Architecture in London, where he gained a First Class Honours degree and was awarded the Faculty Medal. His project, which was based on Shakespeare's The Tempest, was nominated for the RIBA Bronze Medal. After working at Michael Hopkins on a variety of large and small scale projects he won the Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Scholarship to live and work in Tokyo. After two years spent in Japan learning Japanese to N2 Level and the Craft of Architecture, fully immersing himself in the design world working alongside Koh Kitayama at his practice in Tokyo, Luke returned to London in 2002 to continue his studies at the Bartlett. He gained a distinction in his post graduate studies and was awarded both the Bannister Fletcher Medal and the Sergeant Award for Drawing. In addition, he was also nominated for the RIBA Silver Medal. Luke has since worked at a number of prestigious practices, taught and lectured at the Bartlett and established the Tokyo Architecture Workshop in 2007, taking students each year from the UK to Japan to produce site specific installations and works based on project themes. Luke is Undercover's Design director, actively involved in the Architecture, Design process and Management of the projects the studio takes on and works closely with studio members and collaborators to ensure that the detail and craft of Undercover's projects are continually nurtured and pushed.

Estelle is Undercover's Art Director for our in-house Undercover projects, composing and invigorating ideas giving inspiration, ambition, playfulness and adding richness and layering to spaces. With a Masters and M.Phil in the History of Art (with an emphasis on Primitive and Contemporary African Art) and a vocational background in the fashion industry, Estelle worked in textile design trend forecasting (Como, New York, Los Angeles and Tokyo) before moving to New York where she worked with high end public relations agencies to promote cutting-edge designers (Marithé+François Girbaud, Comme des Garcons, Ter et Bantine) to the press and organise fashion shows. She moved to London in 2000, where she continued working within the realm of fashion and extended her academic endeavours to study couture fashion construction and pattern cutting at Central Saint Martins and London College of Fashion. Estelle's passion for fabrics, prints and colours, her experience in turning 2D designs into spatial projects juxtaposed with her notable curiosity to challenge boundaries give Undercover’s special projects depth, charm and wonder.

LUKE CHANDRESINGHE

Design Director - ARB / RIBA

Nichola has a rich variety of experience working in multidisciplinary design practices on the borders of art and architecture. She studied for her degree and master’s at the Bartlett School of Architecture before completing her postgraduate diploma at the University of Westminster and registering as an architect in 2020. Nichola is also passionate about teaching her first year students at the Bartlett School of Architecture where she holds the post of lecturer.

Nichola Czyz

Associate - ARB / RIBA

Felicity studied BA Interior Architecture at Northumbria University. Since then she has been working in high end residential design in London for 4 years. Felicity is very passionate about creating spaces which are unique to the clients personality, style and required use, ensuring there is high attention to detail. As an Interior Architect she has a keen eye for mixing new styles but ensuring it is in-keeping with traditional features.

Felicity Shires

Interior Architect

Nathalie graduated from the Nottingham School of Architecture in 2022. Since then she has gained a year and a half of experience working on high end residential projects in London. Passionate about the intersection of culture and architecture, she is interested in how countries ever changing needs are constantly being met with inventive architectural solutions. She is driven by the connection between the human psyche and the built environment, striving to design spaces that resonate with and elevate the communities they serve.

Nathalie Wickremeratne

Architectural Assistant

Estelle CHANDRESINGHE

Art Director

Lorna studied at Sheffield School of Architecture for undergraduate and masters degrees. She was awarded the Sir HK Stephenson Travelling Studentship for her masters dissertation on the Norwegian National Tourist Routes. Lorna has over 10 years of experience working in private residential architecture, qualifying as an Architect with distinction from the University of Westminster in 2016. She is passionate about finding new ways to re-use existing buildings, adapting for the future whilst maintaining a sense of continuity with the past.

Lorna Watmore

Associate - ARB

Julie-Anne studied for her degree in Architecture at Central St Martins in London, followed by her master's at the London School of Architecture. She is currently undertaking her postgraduate diploma at the University of Westminster. Julie-Anne is dedicated to crafting spaces that tell compelling narratives. Julie-Anne's work is characterised by meticulous craftsmanship, merging drawing, making, and design with a keen awareness of social and cultural contexts. In her pursuit of architecture, she seamlessly blends creativity with purpose, creating environments that transcend the ordinary and resonate with a deeper meaning.

Julie-Anne Czyz

Part II Architectural Assistant

Tatiana is Undercover’s Studio Manager with over 8 years of experience as an Executive & Personal Assistant working with senior executives and HNWI. Her extensive background ensures smooth running on all fronts while looking after the London studio. Previously working in a diverse range of industries, along with architecture, Tatiana's background includes interior design, finance and the construction sector.
In 2020, Tatiana has completed her RICS training in Quantity Surveying adding to her varied range of skills with an in-depth understanding of the industry.

Tatiana Černáková

Studio Manager & PA

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