Jamie Henry
Architect, Director
Jamie has experience across a range of sectors, including higher education, community projects, urban design, and bespoke residential developments and alterations. He is a problem-solver and an opportunist: taking delight in drawing something special out of a difficult set of constraints. He is attentive and understanding, and believes that good design requires empathy for the occupants of its spaces.
In addition to his role at affect studio, Jamie is a Teaching Fellow at the University of Edinburgh, teaching in both undergraduate and postgraduate design studios. He is a qualified welder and spends his spare time designing and making furniture, lighting and other oddities.
Murdo McDermid
Architect, Director
Murdo's experience has a particular focus on heritage and conservation, which he has gained through studying the smallest details of domestic properties through to working on the visions for large scale restoration efforts. His fastidious approach begins with understanding how people live in their homes, ensuring the design and detailing meet every expectation. He has a keen interest in sustainability and believes this is best achieved by prolonging the life of existing buildings through conscientious renovation and retro-fitting, whilst responding sensitively to existing site conditions.
His photography has been featured in several major architectural, lifestyle magazines and websites, helping to promote the work of his clients.
Jodie Horsburgh
Architectural Assistant
Jodie joined Affect Studio following her undergraduate and postgraduate studies at the University of Edinburgh. She brings a considered approach to each project, with a keen eye for detail and a particular interest in how initial design concepts are developed, refined and translated through to technical resolution.
Her curiosity for the relationship between creativity and construction drives her understanding of the architectural process, from early ideas through to the delivery of carefully resolved spaces.
Outside of the studio, Jodie enjoys playing tennis and trips to the Scottish highlands.
Emily Grills
Architectural Assistant
Emily joined the studio while undertaking her undergraduate studies at ESALA, the University of Edinburgh. Her dissertation, which evaluated London’s social housing history, deepened her understanding of the profound impact that thoughtful, practical architecture can have. She now continues to work at Affect Studio alongside her MArch studies at the university.
With previous practice experience in Edinburgh focusing on domestic projects, she has honed a strong client-centred approach, and is eager to broaden her experience across a diverse range of projects.
Outside the architecture studio, Emily has a passion for art and hiking which inspires a vibrant perspective that she aims to incorporate into her design work.
Sienna Woodward
Administrative Assistant
Sienna joined Affect Studio as administrative support, bringing experience from a range of gallery and creative environments. Her work at Edinburgh Printmakers and Dovecot Studios has developed her clerical skills in art-handling, collections management, research, diary coordination and client relations, supporting her role in managing projects and engaging with new clients.
Graduating from the University of Edinburgh with a degree in History of Art, Sienna specialised her research in Surrealism, Spiritualism and gender theory. Through interviewing artists, editing articles and writing exhibition reviews, she has developed a curiosity for creative practice and storytelling, which she now brings to the world of architecture.
Outside of work, Sienna is a gallery, cafe and bookshop enthusiast.