Je Ahn, Director
Je studied Architecture at the University of Bath (UK), Technical University Delft (The Netherlands) and London Metropolitan University (UK). Je was awarded the “International Scholarship” by the University of Bath in 2001.
Prior to setting up Studio Weave, Je worked with a number of architectural practices including Carmody Groarke Architects, London; Bennetts Associates Architects, London; and Nash Parker Architects, London. During this period, Je worked on a variety of projects which include: 2nd place in the Prague National Library International Design Competition with Carmody Groarke; a complex oversite development for Crossrail at Lindsey Street, with Bennetts Associates; a short-listed international competition entry for London2012 Aquatic Centre with Bennetts Associates and Studio Zoppini, Milan; and the 730,000 sq ft office development at New Street Square with Bennetts Associates.
Maria Smith, Director
Maria studied Architecture at the University of Bath (UK), Technical University Delft (The Netherlands) and London Metropolitan University (UK). Maria won the “Minerva Prize” in 2002 awarded by the University of Bath and successfully applied for a Maintenance Grant in 2006 administered by the RIBA Education Fund.
Prior to setting up Studio Weave, Maria worked with a number of architectural practices, including Carmody Groarke Architects, London; David Morley Architects, London; and Aaron Evans Architects, Bath. During this period, Maria worked on a variety of projects which include: 2nd place in the Prague National Library International Design Competition with Carmody Groarke; and a 6FE, newbuild secondary school in New Rossington, nr Doncaster, a feasibility study for a new primary school and children’s centre within the Kings Cross Central development, the winning entry for an Urban Splash competition to refurbish and convert a silk mill in Bradford to residential and retail accommodation, and a contemporary multimedia extension to the University of Liverpool’s Sydney Jones Library, with David Morley Architects.