THE TEAM
Marisa Shek
BA (Hons) Dip Arch RIBA
Architect | Expert Witness
Marisa is a qualified architect of 23 years and the owner of SHEK Architects.
Before setting up SHEK Architects, Marisa practiced in many large London-based architectural companies where she was responsible for managing staff, leading design teams, the delivery of complex building projects, as well as building client relations.
Over the years, Marisa’s expertise as a specialist healthcare architect and an Expert Witness has amassed recognition within the industries.
At SHEK Architects, her aim is to bring together a team of like-minded professional to offer a brand that not only focusses on client care but also invests in staff wellbeing.
While day-to-day Marisa may spend her time running her practice, it is the face-to-face interactions with her clients and building users that gets her up in the morning.
Julia Hockin
BA Dip Arch RIBA
Architect | Expert Witness
Having qualified as an architect for 35 years, Julia brings an impressive portfolio of experience to SHEK Architects. She is highly skilled in the housing needs of those with cognitive, physical and visual impairments.
Julia has a particular interest in designing for people who have acquire brain injuries, where often the disability is invisible to the eye and requires a more considered and tailored approach.
Julia is currently accepting instructions on writing CPR compliant reports on accommodation needs in litigation claims. She has written 400+ compliant reports to date.
When she is not at her drawing board, Julia is a doting horse owner and avid rider, spending most of her time in the great outdoors.
If you are interested to see her CV and TCs, please get in touch.
Tak Liu BA (Hons) ACIAT
Senior Architectural Technologist
Tak has worked in the construction industry since 1999 and brings with him extensive knowledge and experience in building design and construction. He would describe his speciality and area of interest to be around healthcare and wellbeing. At SHEK Architects he is instrumental in the delivery of a range of projects from residential adaptations to complex hospital developments. He is a great team player and enjoys the collaborative process involved in creating buildings and technical problem solving.
If he is not offering his free time to voluntary work in the community, he is a Notaphily collector and his passion is cooking and exploring culinary adventures.
Michaela Dearlove
Personal Assistant
Michaela joined SHEK Architects as Marisa's PA in 2021 following many years supporting professional teams in architectural and property sectors on office management, administration and document control. Michaela has excellent leadership and organisational skills and ensures the effectiveness of the company's processes. She is the first point of contact for all our clients and is responsible for the day to day running of the practice's administration as well as managing the team's diaries.
In her free time Michaela likes to shoot her recurve bow in target archery, go for long walks and visit historical buildings.
