Joseph Stancer

Joe is an architect with experience in residential-led mixed-use projects and strategic urban design studies. Before joining the Autumn Cohort 2023, he worked at Pollard Thomas Edwards on bid-winning concept designs for urban brownfield and town centre regeneration, as well as planning for new settlement masterplans. He has also worked in a Passivhaus-specialist consultancy and the BIM team for the £330m restoration and refurbishment of Manchester's Grade I listed town hall.

Joe is passionate about the progressive evolution of the architectural profession and design methodologies that make placemaking more accessible to all, including underrepresented communities. He has various voluntary roles as a champion for ArchitectureLGBT+, a grassroots organisation aiming to improve visibility and support for marginalised communities in the construction industry.

London Borough of Waltham Forest

As part of our Autumn Cohort 2023, Joseph played a key role in supporting in the London Borough of Waltham Forest team in advancing the ambitious 'Culture for All' programme. His work focused on planning and delivering public realm improvement projects and culture-led meanwhile activations in the town centre. Engaging with residents and businesses, Joseph helped set priorities and promote the programme, while also leading workshops with vulnerable and lesser-represented groups. He facilitated creative co-design activities with artists and educators, ensuring inclusivity in the process. Building strong relationships with council colleagues and partners was central to his work, unlocking value for the community and delivering impactful projects.

Joseph's role also involved overseeing procurement, commissioning multidisciplinary teams, and monitoring outputs and expenditures to ensure the successful delivery of regeneration projects.