Magdalena Cheda

Senior Architect

MSc Eng Arch, ARB, RIBA, IARP

Magdalena is a senior architect with extensive experience across heritage, academic, community, and commercial projects. Since joining Jessop + Cook in 2021, she has contributed to significant works for Oxford Colleges, including the refurbishment of the Grade I listed Porter's Lodge at Exeter College, where she improved accessibility and energy performance. Her expertise in low-energy design and retrofit strategy reflects both technical rigour and her commitment to sustainable practice. She approaches each project with strategic precision, she anticipates challenges and is easily able to manage complexity.

Magdalena has an intuitive sense for design quality. Magdalena's particular ability to communicate clearly is especially constructive in community settings - she ensures complex projects stay grounded in clarity and purpose. At Jessop + Cook, she combines mentorship with collaboration, contributing to designs that always work beautifully.