#MeetMeMonday with Charlie Hodder

"I get excited by good design and seeing the difference it can make to the way people live. Sometimes a good design solution presents itself right away but other times a longer process is required to understand the client’s needs and the constraints at hand.  You have to persevere but also keep an open mind...these traits are what I’m most proud of when designing great architecture."

We find out about Charlie's wealth of experience within the industry and even his controversial sandwich of choice!

Why do you love being a part of PF+A?

“I love being part of a collaborative team of fun and creative people. We all share our knowledge, our triumphs and challenges to produce great work.”

What ignited your passion to make a difference in the world and enhance people’s lives?

“I get excited by good design and seeing the difference it can make to the way people live.”

What personal attribute are you most proud of?

“Sometimes a good design solution presents itself right away but other times a longer process is required to understand the client’s needs and the constraints at hand. You have to persevere but also keep an open mind to reassessing the approach to get the solution, these traits are what I’m most proud of to design great architecture.”

What’s the best thing about being part of the PF+A family?

“Knowing that you have a group of talented and thoughtful people to rely on is why I love being a part of the PF+A family.”

Before starting at PF+A, what was your background and experience?

“Before joining PF+A I worked for many years at HTA Design LLP in London. It was an exciting time with the opportunity to design a number of buildings in and around London. We’d try to look at all the factors that make up a great place, not just great architecture and landscape design.”

What is your favourite place in the Channel Islands?

“My wife and I love Sark. We got married there and always spend a few days there every year to get away from it all.”

What’s your favourite sandwich?

“Peanut butter and Marmite on brown bread with a liberal basecoat of Guernsey butter!”

Who’s your favourite architect?

“My favourite architect is the Finnish architect Alvar Aalto. I have visited a number of his buildings and each one was inspiring in its use of light and materials to create a warm and human place.”