Dr. Jonathan Bassindale

Biography

Jonathan is an accomplished architect with 15 years of professional experience, currently serving as the Associate Director of Spatial Practice. He has taught architecture and planning modules at the University of the West of England (UWE) for a decade, where he was recognized with the Department of Architecture and Built Environment Teacher of the Year award in 2020. Previously, he was the Programme Leader for the BA (Hons) Architecture Planning degree, overseeing curriculum design and delivery, which helped achieve strong student satisfaction and continued accreditation. Jonathan excels in leading design studios, crafting innovative briefs, and empowering students to reach their potential. His leadership fosters an environment of open dialogue and feedback among studio staff and students. He balances his teaching role with active research focused on architectural regeneration and the integration of technology in education, developing groundbreaking feedback software that has earned national recognition. Additionally, he co-authored a book chapter and has contributed to published papers, demonstrating his active engagement in both teaching and research. Jonathan has prior experience with Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, where he led teams on complex listed building conservation projects and was involved in award-winning designs, including a project for the National Museum Wales. He holds a Bachelor’s in Architecture from Sheffield University, RIBA Part 2 from Oxford Brookes University, and completed a specialist diploma in Built Resource Studies, focusing on conservation. Furthermore, he is a qualified Architect with RIBA Part 3 from Westminster University and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. His research interests include building reuse and adaptation, master planning historic environments, and the integration of digital tools in architectural design.

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