Thomas Saunders

Architectural Career

Thomas Saunders, chartered architect, was elected a Fellow Royal Institute of British Architects (FRIBA) in 1968. Later, he was awarded the Advanced Certificate of Environmental Design and Crime Prevention and elected as a registered RIBA Client Design Adviser (CDA).

He was a visiting lecturer on Professional Practice and Business Management at the school of architecture now known as The University of East London.

In 1961, he set up his own practice which became the major International practice The Thomas Saunders Partnership (TTSP). After 21 years as the senior partner he was prompted by Joseph Campbell's remark:

At that point, he knew he had to move on to explore wider horizons.

Since his 'retirement' from TTSP in 1984, he has acted as an independent consultant architect, writing and presenting seminars (Thomas Saunders Consultants Ltd.). He was chairman to one of the project management companies of City Merchant Developers Ltd.

Key Milestones:

• The Thomas Saunders Partnership - International architects practice in 1961
• Fellow Royal Institute of British Architects (FRIBA) in 1968
• Advanced Certificate of Environmental Design and Crime Prevention
• Registered RIBA Client Design Adviser (CDA)
• Lecturer at The School Of Architecture / The University of East London
• Independent consultant architect - 1984
• Chairman & project management for the City Merchant Developers Ltd.

Author

Thomas Saunders has also pursued writing and other interests including:

• Practicing dowser & lecturer on the subject
• Associate Lecturer at the University of the Arts London
• Tarot Specialist & Teacher