Collaboration by Design
Design advice for building enhancements
The Urbanists and Powell Dobson Architects have won an important commission with Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council to improve the quality of buildings in Merthyr Tydfil and Treharris.
The Portas Review Reviewed
The decline of the High Street is now firmly in the public consciousness following the release of the Portas Review last week. James Brown, our lead director for regeneration, reflects on the key messages.
Our team
Juan Rodriguez
Landscape ArchitectMEng(Hons) Forestry & Landscape MLA Master in Landscape Architecture
Juan provides our landscape design expertise. He has substantial experience of working in landscape schemes from concept to design stage, as well as coordinating with architects, engineers and other specialist consultants. Juan's engineering and landscape design background have provided him with strong technical and design skills, and he uses these to create interesting places that are appropriate to local context and have a sense of belonging. As Juan is bilingual, he is an excellent communicator, and always manages a project efficiently to maximise our client's commercial assets.
Key experience
- Landscape Architecture
- Environmental Impact Assessments
- Sustainability & Environmental modeling
What do you think makes a successful place 'work'?
When a place brings a sense of identity to the community and encourages interaction between users.
What is favourite place & why:
Galicia in the northwest of Spain – it has beautiful unspoiled coastline and rich gastronomy.
What interests you outside of work?
As the founder and captain of the Urbanists FC and supporter of Barcelona – the best football team in history – football is a big interest.
What activity do you most want to undertake in the next ten years?
If I don't freeze myself I would like to learn how to kite surf in the refreshing Welsh sea.
What is the scariest task you have undertaken?
Paragliding in Nepal on the Annapurna Range – an amazing view, but very unnerving!