Esme Dowle

Esme studied her RIBA Part 1 at the Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL, graduating with First Class Honours in 2023. Her work is deeply people-focused, a theme that was central to her final year project exploring the impact of space on the wellbeing and physicality of women in labour. This led to a detailed study of ceramics, examining how interactions with clay can evoke emotional and physiological responses. Collaborating with the esteemed faculty at UCL, she also co-organised workshops with student midwives at Brighton University to analyse maternity architecture. In recognition of her work, she was awarded the Bartlett Medal and the Bartlett Portfolio Award.   Esme began her Part 1 professional experience at Holloway Li, specialising in interior architecture. During this time, she managed the renovation of a large retail unit in West London from conception to handover. She later joined Foster + Partners (2024–25), where she gained experience in large-scale master planning.   Through these diverse experiences, Esme has discovered her passion for small-scale, sustainable, and bespoke design. She enjoys working closely with clients to create beautiful, thoughtful domestic spaces and aspires to one day build her own home.   Beyond architecture, Esme is a dedicated yogi and enjoys a variety of craft hobbies, including crochet, sewing and ceramics.