Martin Self

Design Director

Martin Self is an engineer, geometer and educator who has specialised in innovative timber structures since 2005. Following a background in aerospace engineering, he was a founder member of Arup’s Advanced Geometry Unit (2000-2006) and Director of Hooke Park (2010-2018), the Architectural Association’s woodland campus for experimental timber architecture, where he continues to teach.

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Key previous projects include the 2005 Serpentine Pavilion, for which he developed a pioneering application of geometric scripting for robotic fabrication; the form-finding for the Pompidou Metz timber roof at its concept design stage; and directing the design and construction of a series of timber buildings at Hooke Park that radically explore the use of locally grown wood.

He is a founding director of Xylotek and leads our design activities.

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Rachel Wagner is an architecture graduate and has been working in timber design since 2016. Originally from São Paulo, she has a background in Glulam fabrication...

Nate Crosby

Senior Designer

After graduating in Product Design Technology, Nate has spent several years building experience and developing his knowledge as a Technical Designer of high-end bespoke furniture.

Ryan Walsh

Install Manager

Ryan graduated from the Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL and is passionate about combining his design and workshop skills with installing projects.

Jake Foster

Quantity Surveyor

Jake joined Xylotek in summer 2023 to pursue a new challenge and develop his knowledge of bespoke timber projects.

Phoebe Mitchell

Project Manager

Phoebe graduated in Quantity Surveying from Heriot-Watt University and has a wide range of experience working in cost and project management in consultancy and contractor settings.