SGP bolsters London office with new promotions

Stephen George + Partners’ (SGP) London office is strengthening its core team with two internal promotions that will support new and existing clients and the AJ100 practice’s continuing growth in London and the South East. Alexander Johnstone is taking on the role of Interior Services Lead, whilst Chad Barrett has been promoted from Architectural Technologist to Principal Architectural Technologist.

As SGP’s Interior Services Lead, Alexander is responsible for both our strategic growth of our interior as well as continuing to oversee concept designs and technical delivery on a range of exciting projects across multiple sectors including hospitality, residential and most significantly workplace. Having previously worked with clients both nationally and internationally such as Disney, Facebook and Google, his professional journey is marked by a series of successfully designed or delivered CAT A, CAT A+, and CAT B projects, ranging from new builds to complex retrofit schemes across a range of budgets and programmes.

Dan Jones, London Studio Director at SGP, comments: “Alex excels in client-facing situations and his ability to develop a client’s brief into an aesthetically engaging and deliverable scheme is second-to-none. His belief in quality through collaboration can be seen in him forging close relationships with clients, stakeholders and wider design teams. With a growing portfolio of challenging and innovative projects, this promotion is well deserved.”

Chad joined SGP in 2021 and has honed his skills in various Residential, Logistics and Commercial schemes, gaining proficiency in running projects from Stage 3 to completion. His attention to detail, knowledge of planning and building regulations and ability to source, collate and produce clear and accurate technical information has provided the stimulus for his promotion.

Commenting on Chad’s promotion, Dan says: “Chad’s promotion is a well-deserved recognition of his dedication to both the profession and the practice. A highly valued and committed team player, he has played an instrumental role in the continued growth and success of our London office.

“Both Alex and Chad showcase the balance of know-how and passion that we are developing in our London team. This cross-discipline strength is the basis of our ability to win projects such as The Hive, a prestigious 29,000 sqft Amenities and Innovation Hub at London Gateway, as well as developing new business in new sectors across the South East.”