SARAH DABBS
BA(hons) MA
Designer
Personal Profile
Sarah's position of Designer at think architecture+design directly reflects her broad range of design skills and interests from the micro to the macro.
Initially she trained as an Interior Designer and gained a First Class Honours Degree at the University of Huddersfield where her thesis included a masterplan study of transitional spaces at a transport interchange. Whilst in London she had the benefit of working for some very high profile interior design companies specialising in high end retail, leisure and residential fit-out.
Upon joining careyjones in Leeds Sarah worked on the large O2 office relocation project the scale of which required the consideration of site wide master-planning studies. With an established interest of working at different scales Sarah decided to pursue an MA in Urban Environmental Design at Leeds Metropolitan University.
After completing her Urban Design studies Sarah worked alongside Leeds Civic Architect John Thorp on his book reviewing his work in Leeds over the years. Sarah's role was to assist with producing the required graphic output together with liaising with co-writer Rachael Unsworth.
More recently Sarah has turned her design skills to website design and development and is currently preparing a new site for think architecture+design.
Outside work Sarahs interests include literature and writing. As a former competition dancer she is currently laying the foundations to set up her own dance school.
Assisting with world peace is also on her agenda.
Projects
Joined think architecture+design to pursue wide ranging design interests including the creation and maintenance of the think website. Curently developing design proposals on a series of schemes including:
21 Queen Street, Leeds
A major refurbishment scheme of a 1980s office building, including the addition of two new floors of accommodation. The scheme substantially rebrands the building through careful design of both new and existing elements.
Strategic Planning Study
Involved in a future strategy review/masterplanning exercise for a major employment and mixed use site. The study looks to evolve the site into a variety of linked uses, with the potential for on site energy generation to form a truly sustainable future.
John Thorp - Civic Architect for Leeds
A six month secondment to work with renowned Civic Architect, John Thorp, as part of the Renaissance Leeds Initiative collaborating with respected author Rachael Unsworth on a forthcoming book 'Petals in the Bedrock' (working title). A personal account and review of the work undertaken by Thorp in his role as Civic Architect and how his unique approach has shaped the City of Leeds.
careyjones architects 2005 - 2010
Interior & Urban Design projects detailed as follows:
White Rose Office Park, Leeds
Mix of masterplanning reviews and interior design work undertaken as part of the on-going development for the site who's tenants include O2, WSP, Inland Revenue, DuPuy and HSBC.
Whitehall Riverside, Whitehall Road, Leeds
Various design schemes prepared for the mixed use masterplan originally developed for this waterfront city centre location. A critical review was also undertaken for the 'central section' of the site in response to the ever changing 'landscape' of Leeds. Work on this site also Included several interior schemes for various office tenants interested in leasing space as well as the core area design fit-outs for each building.
Snowhill, Wakefield
Masterplan for a major new neighbourhood for Wakefield, the scheme provides for over 1100 new homes together with commercial workplace, retail and local facilities including the potential for a new school.
4 Star Casa Hotel, Chesterfield
Selection and management of soft furnishings and drapery ff&e package for this privately owned 100 key luxury hotel, with accompanying bar, restaurant and function room facilities.
Northern Gateway, Huddersfield
Design studies for outline application to create a new 'village' on the site of a key Northern gateway at the edge of Huddersfield. Initial proposals included residential, high grade office accommodation and sporting and leisure facilities alongside local retail provision.
Blu Orbit International
Interior and graphic design studio focusing on the retail sector. Responsible for the brand marketing and retail POS solutions of Lancome International.
David Collins Architecture & Design
FF&E specialist for several high profile leisure projects and celebrity private residential developments.
KCA International
Interior design practice specializing in luxury residential and leisure projects throughout the Middle East. Relevant experience includes private residential palaces, a luxury brand hotel and concept design for ff&e at Terminal 3 & Concourse 2 Dubai International Airport.
