MARY TYULKANOVA
MArch
Mary joined Studio Sam Causer in September 2025 as an Architectural Designer, bringing a thoughtful and detail-focused approach to working with historic buildings. She is particularly interested in the qualities that lie between craft, material honesty and the lived experience of a place, believing that architecture becomes meaningful when it responds gently and intelligently to its context.
With more than ten years of international experience, Mary has worked on cultural, heritage, residential and place-making projects across the UK, the Middle East, Europe and Russia. Her work ranges from small, carefully crafted interventions to larger, multi-layered projects, always with an emphasis on clarity, sensitivity and well-made details. Within the studio, Mary is involved in technical detailing, coordinating consultants and guiding projects through later design and construction stages.
Before joining the practice, Mary worked at the London-based Scott-Whitby Studio, where she developed and delivered refurbishment projects to Grade II listed buildings. Notable projects include Jubilee Pool in Penzance, Westminster Chapel and Church House in London, as well as a series of public realm improvements for the City of London. This experience deepened her understanding of how contemporary design can sit comfortably within historic settings while supporting the life of the building and the people who use it.
Mary studied for her Masters at London Metropolitan University and the Moscow Architectural School (MARCH). Alongside practice, she has been closely involved in architectural education, teaching both students and practising architects. The studio she co-led with Alex Scott-Whitby at Kingston School of Art in 2023–2024 received the first RIBA Group Student Award, recognising its collaborative and imaginative approach to teaching.