Speakers

Jonny Buckland founded Studio Saar with Ananya Singhal in 2020. Studio Saar is an Anglo-Indian architecture and urban design practice. Jonny began his career studying alongside Ananya in 2003 at the University of Bath, UK. Almost twenty years later Studio Saar has been established to continue their shared vision in crafting uplifting places and spaces. Jonny gained his professional qualifications at London Metropolitan University, studying under Professor Maurice Mitchel and Professor Robert Mull, which embedded a strong interest in social value architecture. Jonny has previously worked for two Stirling Prize winning practices, FeildenCleggBradley Studios and AllfordHallMonaghanMorris before setting up practice independently. Jonny has worked for a number of NGO’s as a technical consultant providing post disaster support to communities in need around the world. Jonny is a visiting tutor at both the University of Bath and the Cass school of Architecture, London.