James Hamilton
James Hamilton

Director
James became a Chartered Architect and a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects in 2006. During his education he gained a commendation for his MSc in Computation Design and Architecture. Prior to the completion of his degree James gained experience in the offices of Rick Mather and Nicholas Grimshaw. Subsequent to the completion of his MSc he worked in the offices of Foster and Partners, Seth Stein and Allies and Morrison. James left Foster and Partners in 2004 and began work as an architect in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Since this time, James Hamilton Architects have expanded and now have projects on site in Ireland and England.
Mario Henry

Building Thermographer.
Mario joined James Hamilton Architects in 2009 and offers technical support on a wide range of activities within the practice. In his spare time, Mario has an active role in his local church and the wider community. He enjoys walking and tinkering with old computers.
Giselle Lynch

Office and Procurement Manager

Giselle leads the procurement and interiors side of the practice through our sister company, JHDS, bringing together leading luxury brands and extensive experience across an international portfolio of luxury resorts, private residences and villas.

Combining a discerning eye for design and detail with strong commercial insight, she plays a key role in both project delivery and business development. Her natural ability to connect with people has enabled her to build lasting client relationships, nurture valuable partnerships and identify new opportunities for the practice. Her passion for people, design and delivering outstanding results continues to contribute to the practice’s ongoing success and growth.

Yojanobi Languaso

ArchitectURAL ASSISTANT
He has worked at the practice since 2011. Prior to joining the practice he worked on the Aman Resort, in the Turks and Caicos Islands, called the Amanyara. He was employed, by the contractor, to assist in the development of several private Villas. He gained his architectural education at the University of Catolica Nordestana in the Dominican Republic. Specialising in BIM coordination, he now leads our technician and production team. Much of his time outside of work is spent with his young family. However, in his spare time he pursues his passion for automotive design and motor racing.
Julian Gilpin

Project Architect

Julian leads the practice’s work across the Turks and Caicos Islands, having been with the practice since 2020 and living in the Turks and Caicos island for over 5+ years, Julian oversees projects from early design development through to construction while building relationships with clients and industry professionals. His experience spans private residences and resort developments, with a particular interest in contemporary architecture that responds to the Caribbean’s unique climate, landscape and way of life. He is currently leading work on significant hospitality projects, including Navah and Amanyara.

Sheka Kanu

Project Architect

Sheka plays an active role in strengthening the practice’s presence across Antigua and the wider Eastern Caribbean, combining project work with relationship-building and pursuing new business development opportunities.

His interest in social and cultural history is also shaping a growing area of research within the practice, focused on preserving built heritage. Through this work, James Hamilton Architects is utilising new and emerging technologies to document, study, and better understand both historic and contemporary buildings across the Caribbean.

Rolandas Laurinavicius

Project Architect

Rolandas contributes to the practice’s work across the Caribbean and the Americas, leading projects from design development through to delivery. His experience spans private residences and resort developments, with a focus on architecture that responds to the character of a place, from its landscape and climate to its local materials and vernacular traditions.

Alongside his project leadership, Rolandas supports the practice’s business development and international expansion, helping identify new opportunities and build relationships across emerging markets. He has a particular interest in the application of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in architecture, exploring how new digital tools can enhance design development, visual communication and the delivery of projects.

Jorge Adames

Assistant Architect
His architectural education was gained at the University of Catolica Nordestana in the Dominican Republic. Three dimensional modelling and computation design is Jorge’s field of expertise. Jorge leads the computation design modelling for some of our European bridge projects. His passion outside of practice is following baseball, specifically the New York Mets. Jorge is also a talented baseball player himself and plays regularly in the outfield.
Ariel Ancheta

Assistant ARCHITECT
Since joining the practice in 2012, Ariel has been responsible for the development of our BIM systems and procedures. Ariel is a passionate gardener and rears chickens in his spare time.
Valentin
Valentin Hristov

Architectural Assistant
He gained his degree in BSc Architecture and Environmental Design (RIBA Part 1) at the University of Westminster, and is currently completing his MArch Architecture (RIBA Part 2) at Queen’s University. Valentin is passionate about environmental and parametric design, and has a keen interest in the refurbishment of historical and existing dwellings.