Naila Yousuf

A creative thinker in retrofit, architectural heritage, and contemporary interventions on historic sites, she led the major redevelopment of the award-winning Museum of the Home and the planning and consultation strategy for Lambeth Palace Library. Since moving to London in 2007, Naila has been a frequent visitor to the Horniman Museum and Gardens. She is inspired by its transformation over the years, including its work with communities and leadership in addressing the climate emergency. She has joined the board to support the Horniman with its capital projects. Reimagining historic sites with a deep understanding of how they can adapt to the climate crisis is central to her professional work. Currently, Naila leads her team on a highly sustainable Passivhaus project for St Edmund Hall, one of Oxford’s oldest colleges. Constructed from Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT), the project plays a key role in the College’s commitment to achieving net-zero carbon. An advocate for architectural engagement in schools, Naila has served as an external examiner at the University of Nottingham, a mentor at the Royal College of Art, and leads Wright & Wright’s collaboration with the London School of Architecture’s Partnership Network—an institution that facilitates part-time study. She is also a member of the Cathedrals Fabric Commission for England and a passionate supporter of museums and exhibitions, regularly lecturing on the subject.