Alexandra Wilmot holds a Bachelor of Architectural Studies and Master of Architecture from Nelson Mandela University, South Africa, as well as an MSc Space Syntax Architecture and Cities from the Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL.

Her academic research is focussed on spatial segregation in South African cities, particularly the persistence of poverty in areas of the city.

Alexandra joined Space Syntax in November 2019 as an intern and became a consultant in February 2020. She is currently part of the team preparing the 2030 masterplan for Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan.

Prior to joining Space Syntax Alexandra worked as an architect at Designworkshop SA. She has experience in the space planning of complex buildings and was involved in the delivery of multiple office and tertiary education complexes during her time at Designworkshop, seeing all aspects of these projects through to construction completion.

Education, Awards & Appointments

2019     MSc Space Syntax Architecture and Cities (UCL)

2018     Commonwealth Scholarship award

2017     Registered professional Architect (SACAP)

2014     Corobrik regional winner, for the top thesis project from the 2014 M.Arch cohort

2014     Master of Architecture (NMU)

2012     Bachelor of Architectural Studies (NMU)