Samantha is a Project Director with extensive experience within the public sector, specialising in Higher Education and Workplace. Since joining Pascall+Watson Architects in 2013, she has led complex refurbishments, new builds, spatial reviews, and masterplanning projects for universities and offices across the UK.
Samantha excels in driving value and innovation into every project, helping clients decarbonise their estates whilst maintaining the highest standards of design quality. She integrates wellness techniques into her work, with a strong focus on student health and wellbeing, creating environments that are truly conducive to learning and growth.
Her expertise spans the full project lifecycle, from initial feasibility studies through to delivery. Samantha is adept at identifying opportunities within the campus estate to assist clients in enabling smoother operations and potential financial gains. As Project Lead on numerous university schemes, she has developed particular strength in managing mechanical and electrical coordination for challenging environments, including the sensitive integration of modern facilities within historic buildings.
Samantha’s collaborative approach and technical rigour have established her as a trusted adviser to university clients. Her commitment to sustainable design and student-centred environments continues to shape how educational institutions plan and deliver their estates.
