gemma mCARDLE
I grew up: In Grimsby
Education: Hereford Technology School, A Levels at Franklin College followed by an Accountancy & Finance degree at Canterbury University.
Notable Accomplishments/awards: Running the Berlin Marathon in 2015
Why Hodson Architects: It was my first job following
university and I really quite like it here… I’ve been here 12 years now and have had some really interesting projects along the way and I feel privileged to have seen some of them become realised.
Favourite space: My spot under the trees in my little garden.
Architect I admire most: ermmmmm Louise….. Does that count?
A space that has affected me: The Jewish Museum in Berlin.
The best gift I ever gave: I’d made myself.
Favourite place: The beach, any beach
Favourite holiday: Venice
I’m my best self when I’m: with my family.
Favourite object: My record player and my dremel.
Ball point or felt tip: Ball point
Go-to morning drink: A nice cuppa or a frothy coffee at the weekends.
Something you might not know about me: I like to work with silver and make my own jewellery
I always look forward to: Planning my next little adventure with the fam.
Go-to unit of measurement: Metric
On my playlist: You’ll find all sorts
I’m surprisingly good at: Running, even with my little legs, and surpassing the little goals I give myself.
At happy-hour I order: Wine
I love working with clients because: Each one is different, with different ideas and visions for their project. I really enjoy my colleagues taking these ideas and transferring them onto paper.
Materials that excite me: Not exactly architectural but I love sparkly gemstones, especially the colourful flashes you can see in an Australian opal.