Hrafnhildur Olafsdottir
Hrafnhildur has over 20 years’ experience in the design and planning of health-related projects.
She is driven by the desire to improve the built environment of patients and clinicians with high-quality architecture that builds on clear, strong organisational principles, focusing not only on clinical processes but also on the wellness of users. She also has a keen interest in the contextual and urban issues that shape the design of hospitals and clinics, as buildings of civic importance and positive catalysts for healthy urban living.
Originally from Iceland, Hrafnhildur studied architecture in the US and Denmark. She set up JCA in 2009 with John Cooper. The practice has worked in the UK, Ireland, USA, Scandinavia, South Africa, and is currently working in Switzerland, Uganda and Palestine. This provides Hrafnhildur with an international perspective and a wide-ranging understanding of best practice and project contexts.
She combines design skills with detailed knowledge of medical planning, and works with clients both at strategic and detailed level on projects ranging from complex tertiary hospitals for oncology, paediatrics or neurology to innovative community facilities and redevelopment strategies.
Hrafnhildur has led the design of award- and competition-winning projects and speaks regularly at UK and overseas conferences on healthcare design.
She is driven by the desire to improve the built environment of patients and clinicians with high-quality architecture that builds on clear, strong organisational principles, focusing not only on clinical processes but also on the wellness of users. She also has a keen interest in the contextual and urban issues that shape the design of hospitals and clinics, as buildings of civic importance and positive catalysts for healthy urban living.
Originally from Iceland, Hrafnhildur studied architecture in the US and Denmark. She set up JCA in 2009 with John Cooper. The practice has worked in the UK, Ireland, USA, Scandinavia, South Africa, and is currently working in Switzerland, Uganda and Palestine. This provides Hrafnhildur with an international perspective and a wide-ranging understanding of best practice and project contexts.
She combines design skills with detailed knowledge of medical planning, and works with clients both at strategic and detailed level on projects ranging from complex tertiary hospitals for oncology, paediatrics or neurology to innovative community facilities and redevelopment strategies.
Hrafnhildur has led the design of award- and competition-winning projects and speaks regularly at UK and overseas conferences on healthcare design.
