OUR
TEAM

We take considerable pride in our growing team, composed of talented professionals from diverse backgrounds, who bring their unique ability and perspectives to our projects. What sets us apart is not only our commitment to delivering exceptional results but also the kindness and camaraderie that permeates our work environment. We believe that collaboration is the key to great achievements, and our team embodies this spirit wholeheartedly.

For any inquiries about our team please email us at: info@henriksenstudio.com

OUR PEOPLE

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Dr. Thomas Henriksen, Founder & Director

Thomas has a Doctorate in Architectural Engineering from TUDelft and over 20 years specialised experience in structural and facade engineering across a range of energy efficient buildings and infrastructure projects worldwide.

Previous roles include Global Facade Leader at Mott MacDonald Ltd, Technical Director at Waagner-Biro Stahlbau AG and Technical Director at Seele Austria GmbH. He was also a Project Manager for ÍAV hf., also known as IPC (Iceland Prime Contractors), and Senior Structural Facade Engineer at Ove Arup Ltd.

David Ward, Operations Director

With over 40 years of engineering, project management, and leadership experience, Dave now plays a key role at Henriksen Studio. He brings expertise from 25 years at Mott MacDonald, where he led multidisciplinary projects across healthcare, transportation, residential, and commercial sectors. His portfolio includes notable projects like the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Knightsbridge, the Ports of Jersey Airport and Harbour Upgrade, and the Evelina Children’s Hospital Expansion.

Before joining Mott MacDonald, Dave held senior roles at Fulcrum Consulting, specialising in complex project management and sustainable design. His international experience spans New Zealand, Australia, the Middle East, and Europe.

Shane Lincoln, Non-Executive Director

Shane, a Chartered Architect, has over 30 years realising great buildings through architecture, development, design, programme and project management. He has brought exceptional skills to iconic projects including the Shard/London Bridge Quarter, Msheireb Downtown Doha, One Nine Elms and Bishops Square, Spitalfields, London in the UK commercial sector. Shane has been providing direction and strategic advice to Henriksen Studio drawing from his detailed knowledge and understanding of the London market and his passion for facade design.

Previous and current roles include Director at Gardiner & Theobald, Director of Major Projects at Mott MacDonald and Project Director at Avison Young. Shane was the Managing Director at mossessian architecture and oversaw their work in London, Fes and Doha. As Design Director at Sellar Property Group, Shane was responsible for the design delivery of the Shard and the News Building at London Bridge.

Herfried Leitner, Non-Executive Director

Herfried Leitner brings over 20 years of expertise in the supply chain and logistics industry to Henriksen Studio. He is currently the General Manager at TTS GmbH, part of the TTS Group, where he leads complex multimodal logistics, inland waterway operations, and international project cargo transport.

Herfried's career includes senior roles across Europe, including at Helogistics Holding, FM Logistic, and MAERSK Logistics, where he was responsible for the management of the respective country organisations. His focus on efficient, sustainable logistics solutions and people-centred management has defined his career and made him a leader in his field.

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Ulrich Knaack, Non-Executive Director

Professor Dr Ing Ulrich Knaack trained as an architect at RWTH Aachen, later earning a PhD in the structural use of glass. His career in architecture includes roles as an architect and general planner in Düsseldorf, where he led projects for high-rise and commercial buildings as well as stadiums.

In academia, he has held positions in Germany and the Netherlands, currently serving as a professor of Facade Technology at TU Darmstadt and Design of Construction at Delft University of Technology. Ulrich is known for founding the Facade Research Group and organising international workshops and symposiums. He has authored numerous reference books and articles in his field.

Edwin Stokes, Associate Director

Edwin is a facade engineering and materials professional with over 20 years experience of designing and building landmark buildings, sculptures, and infrastructure projects, both as a consulting engineer and a specialist contractor.

Previous roles include Materials Engineering and R&D Director at Stage One and Facade Engineer at Ove Arup & Partners International Ltd. Notable projects include the Chanel Mobile Art Pavilion by Zaha Hadid Architects, which travelled to Hong Kong, Tokyo, New York and Paris; Al Bahr Towers in Abu Dhabi, UAE; Selfridges in Birmingham, UK; and Serpentine Gallery Pavilions in London, UK.

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Warren Stanley, Associate Passivhaus Designer

Warren is a qualified architect with over 25 years of experience delivering large scale commercial buildings. He also has a degree in business and a Masters in sustainable design from the University of Bath.

At Henriksen Studio, his specialises in using Passivhaus to deliver large scale energy efficient buildings for discerning clients. These include two of the largest high-rise residential Passivhaus buildings in Europe. His portfolio of work includes master planning, feasibility studies, conceptual through to completed design, construction management and administration in the following sectors: Commercial offices, Airport design, Mixed-use, Design Research, Contract Management, and Public-private Partnerships.