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Sianann Tait

BA, Dip. Arch, ARB, RIBA
Associate Principal, Science and Technology, London

Sianann’s interest in architecture began at the age of six while watching her family home extension take shape. Fascinated by how simple materials could completely transform a living environment, she quickly became drawn to the power of design and its impact on people’s lives.

That curiosity led her to study at the Glasgow School of Art, where her thesis explored a Centre for the Elderly with a dementia focus, anchoring her interest in designing for well-being. During her Part 3 studies, she contributed to an Oncology Centre during the installation of a linear accelerator; the experience strengthened her ability to navigate technically demanding briefs shaped by specialist equipment and complex user needs.

Since then, Sianann has worked on a range of challenging projects, from Nuclear Magnetic Resonance laboratories to Cryo-Electron Microscopes to Date-Palm Greenhouses in the desert; each sharpening her ability to translate intricate requirements into meaningful places.

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Now based in London, Sianann brings 20 years of experience across the science, healthcare, and higher education sectors. She specialises in transforming highly technical requirements into functional, future-ready spaces centered around well-being and human connection—forging long-term client partnerships in the process. Her approach is rooted in meticulous brief development, a rigorous understanding of scientific workflows and technical requirements, and a delivery-focused mindset that carefully balances technical excellence, stakeholder collaboration, and design quality.

Outside of work, Sianann enjoys escaping to the countryside for long walks, travelling off the beaten track, and spending time in her garden. An adventurous traveler at heart, she has climbed both Kilimanjaro and Thorong La Pass in the Himalayas. But above all, her proudest achievement is her children—“two kooky, crazy, wonderful humans”—who constantly remind her to see the world with curiosity, imagination, and joy.

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