Jonathan originally studied Anthropology and has always been interested in the varying ways spaces and places can be reused and remodelled. This theme has also recurringly shaped his extensive teaching experience. Jonathan studied under and taught alongside Fred Scott and has long been one of the UK's leading advocates for remodelling and radically transforming old buildings for modern uses.

Founded on the principle of reuse, Tuckey Design Studio’s portfolio features many buildings that once served purposes, such as schools, workshops, churches, offices, and homes. The reuse of existing structures presents Tuckey Design Studio with an opportunity to conserve resources and contribute to a fascinating dialogue between old and new, maintaining the rich patina and history of a place in preparation for a new purpose. The practice has worked on commissions such as the interior architecture for the King’s Cross Gasholders, Michelberger Hotel in Berlin, Trevarefabrikken Hotel and cultural venue in Norway, the RIBA Award-winning Horris Hill Theatre and Wachthuus, a restaurant and ski lodge in Switzerland.

Having previously worked for David Chipperfield Architects and Fletcher Priest Architects, Jonathan founded his multi-award-winning practice 25 years ago in London. This spring, the practice became Tuckey Design Studio, to acknowledge the collective efforts and collaborative nature of the wider team, and opened its first international studio in Switzerland.

Tuckey Design Studio explores the cultural, social and emotional connections formed with buildings over time. They seek to transform structures, through adaptive reuse of existing buildings or sustainable new construction, into places that serve their occupants for generations. With a cohesive approach to architecture and the interior, the practice pays particular attention to the human scale of a project.

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