Fanos Panayides

Director, John McAslan + Partners

Fanos Panayides is a Director at John McAslan + Partners. He joined the practice in 2003 and was made an associate in 2007. Fanos has a wide range of experience including large scale commercial developments, cultural and education projects. Fanos has recently been the Project Leader for a new cultural building in Qatar. Fanos is also leading the £20m refurbishment and modernisation of HornseyTown Hall along with a series of new build residential buildings.

DohaSchool, Doha, Qatar (2010 – onwards)

A new primary school that will act as a gateway to the new heart of the city centre and offer the local and wider community an integrated learning environment for 450 pupils. The scheme comprises a nursery school and sport and recreation facilities which are available for local community use.

Daily Mosque, Doha, Qatar (2010 – onwards)

A new mosque in the Mohammed Heritage Quarter, a historic part of inner Doha. The concept evolved from the traditional Qatari Mosque and follows the principles of simplicity, functionality and spirituality, combined with a modern interpretation of materiality and order. Metal islamic gates enclose the entrance pavillion and support spaces including retail and Imam accommodation.

Digicel Headquarters, Haiti (2010 – onwards)

An international flagship headquarters proposal which focuses on the refurbishment of the existing building, a new entrance pavilion which includes a café and VIP meeting area, and car parking options. Encompassed in the masterplan is a landscape design which develops the entire site into an enjoyable space as well as a mixed-use development which establishes the site as active element in the Port au Prince community.

Cultural Forum, Doha, Qatar (2009 – onwards)

As part of the ambitious Musheireb Heart of Doha project to regenerate 35 ha in the centre of Doha, JMP has designed a new Cultural Forum providing a rich mix of performing and visual arts venues alongside a new Academy of the Arts. The 26,000 sqm cultural building will provide the centre piece of the overall development providing 750,000 sqm of mixed use development.

Craigmillar Community High School and Public Library, Edinburgh (2007 – onwards)

A £30 million scheme forming the focus to regeneration efforts in Craigmillar, Edinburgh. The scheme incorporates a new High School for 700 pupils, Public Library together with a Sport, Leisure, Health and Well Being Centre, providing an integrated community facility. The design has been developed in close collaboration with the end-users and intense community consultation Role: Project Leader

Kingston University, Kingston Hill LRC

A new £3.5 million library building at the Kingston Hill campus which will become the focus of student life.

Kingston University Penrhyn Road Quad Building

A new £20m Centrally Programmed Teaching Building at the heart of the Penrhyn Road campus, providing 9,000 sq.m of flexible space wrapped around a new courtyard space.

Harris Academy, South Norwood (2005 – 2007)

A new 10,000 sqm £25m academy building for 1,350 pupils on the site of the StanleyTechnicalHigh School for Boys. Works include refurbishment of the original 1890 Grade II listed building StanleyTechnicalCollegeBuilding. Role: Project Leader

Roundhouse, London (1997 – 2006)

Remodeling of Grade II* Listed landmark building into a flexible performance venue and educational center for the performing arts with cafés and support in a new curved fully glazed building. Role: Project Architect

BexhillMuseum, Bexhill-on-Sea (2004 – onwards)

New build extension to original 1903 museum to incorporate new galleries and support spaces. Role: Project Leader

De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill (2004 – onwards)

Conservation, remodeling and extension of Eric Mendelsshon and Serge Chermayeff’s 1935 Grade I Listed pavilion to provide for new gallery spaces, shop and bar areas.

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