Meet the Team

Neil Dusheiko is a South African architect known for his significant contributions to home design in the UK. His attention to detail and innovative approach have earned him a reputation for creating inspiring architectural spaces.

Dusheiko’s designs blend functionality, sustainability, and aesthetics. He incorporates sustainable principles into his projects, integrating natural light, energy-efficient systems, and eco-friendly materials. This results in visually stunning and environmentally conscious spaces.

His portfolio includes a wide range of residential projects, showcasing his ability to capture clients’ visions while infusing his distinctive style. Dusheiko’s designs feature clean lines, thoughtful spatial arrangements, and harmonious connections between indoor and outdoor spaces.

In addition to his architectural achievements, Dusheiko is recognised for his collaborative and client-centred approach. He values client input and designs projects that respect their unique requirements. Through open dialogue and strong relationships, he tailors each project to the specific context and desires of the client.

Neil Dusheiko’s work reflects his passion for architecture and commitment to creating spaces that enhance people’s lives. His designs balance innovation, functionality, and sustainability, leaving a lasting impact on the built environment.

Since 2013, he has operated his studio as a creative hub, working alongside like-minded individuals who share his passion for space, light, and architecture.

Neil lives with his family in Stoke Newington in a home he designed.

Laura has over 12 years of experience across private residential, historic restoration, housing and community projects. Having studied at University College Dublin and KTH Stockholm, she completed her Part 3 with Distinction at University College London. Before joining NDA, Laura was an Associate at James Gorst Architects and Senior Architect at Al-Jawad Pike.

Laura leads projects across all RIBA Stages, with particular expertise in Listed buildings and Conservation Areas. Her work spans the restoration of Grade I Listed Georgian townhouses in St James’s Square, award-winning new-build community buildings to contemporary country houses.

In her work, natural materials are detailed with precision and care to develop site-specific solutions that connect each project to its context, history and sense of place. She is committed to sustainable design and low-carbon building solutions.

Her work has been recognised with a Design Award at the East Suffolk Quality of Place Awards, shortlistings for the Wood Awards, Civic Trust Awards and Architects Journal Awards, and a shortlisting for the MJ Long Prize for Excellence in Practice at the W Awards 2024.

Laura’s work has been featured in the Architectural Review, and she has lectured at the Architectural Association of Ireland.

Barney brings a rare combination of design sensitivity, hands-on construction knowledge and technical precision to the practice. With over 8 years post-Part III experience and a portfolio spanning Stirling Prize-winning public projects to refined private homes, he has worked across all RIBA stages and delivered projects both as architect and contractor.

Before joining NDA, Barney was a director at Eckford Chong, where he led the architectural side of their design-and-build studio. His experience there—running projects from early concept to site handover—gives him a deep understanding of how design decisions translate into construction realities. Prior to this, he was project architect on the acclaimed John Morden Centre while at Mæ Architects, developing the scheme from concept to planning.

At NDA, Barney leads projects with quiet rigour and clarity. He is particularly adept at navigating complex briefs and constrained sites, balancing beauty and practicality with ease. His work is underpinned by a love of craft, natural materials and a calm, considered design process.

Outside of architecture, Barney is a home renovator, baker, cyclist and sometime five-a-side midfielder.

Maria Savito, Senior Architect as joined Neil Dusheiko Architects and brings a distinguished background in architecture to our team. A graduate of the University of Naples, Maria has been registered to work across the EU and UK since obtaining her ARB Registration in 2011.

With over 16 years of experience in London, Maria specialises in private house refurbishments, extensions, listed buildings, and retail projects. Her expertise spans all RIBA stages, from concept to completion. Since 2010, she has focused on residential projects, gaining a deep understanding of the capital’s property market and local planning regulations.

Notable private projects include the ‘Lightfalls’ renovation in Kensington, featured on Dezeen and shortlisted for a RIBA Award in 2019. This exceptional project showcases a sculptural inner courtyard and a double-height dining room. Before joining Neil Dusheiko Architects, Maria completed a penthouse remodel in Battersea for an art collector, blending contemporary design with bespoke elements. Both projects highlight her innovative approach and attention to detail.

Maria believes that a creative approach is essential to creating unique living spaces. She enjoys exploring different solutions and materials, using colors and patterns in non-conventional ways to mix tradition with contemporary influences. Her designs strike a balance between playfulness and technical precision, achieving a careful refinement of details and a fusion of ideas to create a distinctive atmosphere.

Vasiliki is a Senior Project Architect leading several high end residential projects at Neil Dusheiko Architects.

She studied at the University of Portsmouth and did her RIBA Part I year-out in Bath working at Nick Shipp Architects. After her studies she moved to London to start her professional career proper, where she later qualified at London South Bank University.

Vasiliki worked at Barbara Weiss Architects for 13 years on a variety of projects and covering all RIBA Work Stages, including: the complete refurbishment of a private clinic in Marylebone; the fit-out of an industrial building in Wembley; a £10 million multi-dwelling development in Marylebone; but primarily on high-end residential refurbishments across London and in Wiltshire valued £500,000 to £2,600,000.

Vasiliki has also worked on several private projects in Greece and on the refurbishment of her family home in Leyton.

Vasiliki’s passion is the conception and delivery of exceptionally designed houses with attention to materiality and detail.

In her (very little) free time, Vasiliki likes to go to the theatre and visit one of London’s many parks, exhibitions and museums with her young kids. Vasiliki is a keen cook and although not particularly green-fingered she likes to collect house plants.