“It has been wonderful to see how you have actively listened to the residents' feedback and incorporated our thoughts into your planning process. The thoughtful approach you have taken, engaging with us and valuing our input, speaks volumes about your dedication to fostering a collaborative environment.
The resulting plan is nothing short of amazing! It reflects not only great design but also a deep understanding of our community’s needs and aspirations. I believe your vision will lead to meaningful environmental and social change, creating a space where everyone can thrive.”
- Hamilton Square resident
Meera Nash
Meera is an architect and co-founder of Belong with over 20 years architectural experience. Designing and delivering a wide range of projects has equipped her with skills to develop contextual, imaginative designs with robust technical solutions.
Meera is passionate about using her architectural skills to work with young people to boost training and broaden opportunities for the future generation. She works with schools to teach children about the built environment through fun workshops, and collaborates with universities across London to mentor students.
Outside work and if her family is not keeping her on her toes, Meera is a keen photographer.
‘I am passionate about engaging directly with people. The work we do at Belong allows me to channel my experience as an architect to form direct and lasting relationships with our clients to shape places that resonate with them. Only if we listen, understand and engage properly, can we address issues such as social inequality in a meaningful way to improve peoples’ lives.’
Ben Stagg
Ben is an architect and co-founder of Belong and is also a Director of Stagg Architects, an architectural practice he has run since 2011. He has over 20 years experience as a qualified Architect and has designed and delivered many different kinds of building.
In Ben’s ‘spare time’ he tries to enjoy tennis, growing vegetables, composting, karate, screen printing, dinghy sailing, walking, too much DIY, and occasionally watching Bromley FC.
“I have a passion for low-energy sustainable design, low-budget construction, and simple solutions. In setting up Belong with Meera I want us to engage and work more directly with communities and the people who use our buildings.
I have a firm belief that through better public participation and direct engagement we can help empower communities and together we can design better places. My goal is to use my skills as a designer and an architect to help others and bring about real change to the places that people live”.
