Interior Architect

Blending sustainability, storytelling, and smart design into every space.

I’m Abigail Rebecca Lamb, an interior architect from Cumbria with a passion for creating thoughtful, human‑centred spaces that balance creativity, sustainability, and technical precision. I recently completed my BSc (Hons) in Interior Architecture at the University of Salford, where I developed strong skills in design development, technical drawing, and visual storytelling. I’m especially drawn to adaptive reuse and sustainable material strategies, and I love exploring how design can enhance wellbeing through natural light, greenery, and biophilic principles. My work is shaped by a commitment to environmentally responsible design, supported by certifications in Net‑Zero Architecture, biodiversity in the built environment, wellness‑focused design, and sustainable materials. I’m also fascinated by how emerging technologies like AI and AR can elevate both the design process and user experience. I’ve strengthened my communication, teamwork, and problem‑solving skills through roles in design, retail, and hospitality, and I’ve grown my technical abilities through competitions such as the John P. Eberhard Student Design Competition and Archiol’s Smart Village Hub. Whether I’m drafting in AutoCAD, modelling in SketchUp, or crafting physical prototypes, I approach every project with curiosity, precision, and a genuine desire to create spaces that feel intuitive, uplifting, and meaningful.

Contact

Cumbria

Architectural Projects

Biophilic, sustainable architectural design with a strong technical foundation, full pdf portfolios can be provided.

Veikauyaki Nexus

Honouring Connection, Growing Opportunities

This project is currently being developed for Archiol Competitions, for designing a Smart Village Hub, for a contemporary rural hub that integrates smart infrastructure, digital access, sustainable livelihoods, and community-driven spaces.

JOY — Women’s Chronic Condition Management Centre

A therapeutic, community‑anchored centre in Manchester reimagining chronic gynecologic and hormonal healthcare through emotionally attuned, biophilic, and dignity‑centred spatial design.

JOY is an interior architecture project that reframes how chronic gynecologic and hormonal conditions are supported within the built environment. The document describes it as “a dedicated centre in the heart of Manchester that specialises in management, early intervention, and holistic support for conditions such as endometriosis, PCOS, PMDD, menopause‑related disorders, pelvic pain syndromes, and complex cases.” The design positions emotional wellbeing as a core architectural driver — recognising that these conditions involve “cycles of vulnerability, frustration, and resilience.” The spatial strategy prioritises comfort, privacy, psychological safety, and a sense of agency. Natural light, biophilic elements, and warm materials counteract the sterility of traditional clinical settings, while flexible layouts allow care pathways to evolve over time. JOY bridges clinical competence with community connection, becoming what the document calls “a civic anchor… one that elevates women’s health, fosters connection, and redefines what chronic‑care environments can be.”

Bright Beginnings: Neuron Nock Village

A neuroscience‑informed early childhood centre designed to support cognitive, emotional, and social development through architecture. Grounded in Piaget’s developmental theory and contemporary research on neuroplasticity, the project creates sensory‑rich, biophilic environments that encourage exploration, problem‑solving, and “serve‑and‑return” interaction. Each space is tailored to children’s behavioural temperaments, using light, colour, and materiality to promote engagement, tranquillity, or positivity. s evidence‑based design with playful spatial storytelling, forming a holistic environment that nurtures the developing brainThe scheme blend.

This project was developed for the John P. Eberhard Student Design Competition (Spring 2025), an international competition hosted by the Academy of Neuroscience for Architecture (ANFA). The competition challenges students to design environments that directly respond to neuroscience principles, demonstrating how architecture can positively influence human behaviour, cognition, and wellbeing. Your submission focuses on early childhood development, referencing research that highlights the importance of sensory engagement, symbolic play, and social interaction in the first seven years of life. The project draws on: Piaget’s Sensorimotor and Preoperational Stages, noting that by the end of stage two, “a child’s brain reaches 90% of its development” . Karen Dobkins’ behavioural studies, which link children’s temperaments to environmental needs, informing the design of temperament‑responsive bedrooms and learning spaces. The neuroscience concept of “serve and return”, described in your document as “responsive exchanges between children and caregivers… crucial for developing neural connections that support language and social skills” . This research foundation positions the project as both academically rigorous and deeply human‑centred.

History of Architecture - The Manchester Art Gallery, Mosley Street

Discusses the Manchester Art Gallery’s architectural, social, and cultural significance and how its Greek Revival design, materials, and evolving civic role have embodied the city’s industrial growth and heritage over 200 years.

The study examines the Manchester Art Gallery as a landmark of Greek Revival architecture, analysing how Sir Charles Barry’s 1835 design has shaped the cultural and civic identity of Manchester for over two centuries. Through detailed architectural investigation, historic context, and material analysis, the project highlights the gallery’s Ionic portico, neoclassical interior, and enduring presence within an industrialising city. The research positions the gallery as both a product of its era and a continuing symbol of public culture, demonstrating how its form, craftsmanship, and evolving social role reflect Manchester’s transformation from industrial powerhouse to modern cultural centre.

Experience

Design Intern

BEC

Jul 2022 — Jul 2022 · 1 moWhitehaven, Cumbria

InternshipOn-site

Assist in design projects
Work with design software
Conduct Research
Conduct Research
Maintain organisation

Adobe Creative SuiteMicrosoft 365Sketchup

Skills

AutoCadSketchUpAdobe PhotoshopIndesign

Education

B.Sc. First Class with Honours in Interior Architecture

University Of Salford

Sep 2023 - May 2026Salford, Greater Manchester

Degree

Focus: Interior Architecture

GPA: 70 - First Class

Coursework

Data StructuresOperating SystemsDatabases

Links

LinkedIn University Degree Show Website

Contact

Open to work

Cumbria

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