Michael Kohn


Michael Kohn Michael founded Slider Studio in order to exploit creative design possibilities using advanced computing and to improve the process of design. Previously Michael worked as a Director at Edward Cullinan Architects from 1998-2004, leading on educational projects, master planning and public realm, and also large residential developments. With numerous competition wins for concept housing projects, including the Ideal Home Show ‘Concept House 2000’, Michael balances visionary future thinking with practical hands on construction experience. Michael has constructed two self build projects, and regularly talks on the feasibility of organising self build at a volume scale in the UK. To follow Michael’s thinking, subscribe to the blog.
michael.kohn(at)sliderstudio.co.uk

Renee Puusepp


RP Renee worked as an architect in Estonia before coming to UK in 2005 to complete a MSc in Computing and Design at University of East London.

Renee takes charge of studio operations, co-ordinating various development efforts across different projects and personally leading on 3D web services and 3D integration in StickyRooms. Renee has developed a number of computational tools to date, including the HIM toolkit as part of sitecapacity.com and DoX software for envelope generation.

Renee is completing a PhD in advanced agent modelling and intelligent design systems for organisation of space, and he heads up our long term research strategy, also monitoring the ArchIVE project.
renee.puusepp(at)sliderstudio.co.uk

Chris McDonald


CM Chris currently leads the programming effort on Slider’s key technologies including YouCanPlan3D and StickyWorld. He is an excellent engineer and has a First Class MSci degree in Computer Science from Queen Mary, University of London. Over the last 3 years Chris has developed extensive expertise in 3D environments and multi user applications. Chris started work with Slider before he qualified, collaborating in his final year on implementing several computational design research ideas into Java applications. His thirst for new programming knowledge is only equalled by his enthusiasm for rock drumming. Chris blogs at www.opencoder.co.uk
chris.mcdonald(at)sliderstudio.co.uk

Songtao Zhao


SZ Songtao supports Chris in the development of YouCanPlan3D and takes the lead in the UI and mark up functionality of our StickyRooms, the real time design review tool in StickyWorld. Songtao also shares in the maintenance of Slider’s IT systems. Songtao came to the UK from China to further his studies in 2001, graduating from University of Bradford in 2004 with a MSc degree in Software Engineering. Previously Songtao worked as a lecturer in College of Technology London and several other businesses in supporting in house software development and database maintenance.
songtao.zhao(at)sliderstudio.co.uk

Monika Löve


ML Monika is our lead designer and manages all project delivery of our web development services. Working closely with the StickyWorld team on UI, interactivity and user experience, Monika is a skilled multi-media designer, responsible for all our related services brands, logos and web development. Trained as an interior architect in Estonia, Monika worked on prestigious interior projects through all stages of design prior to completing a master studies in The Netherlands and then moving to the UK. Monika remains interested in a conceptual underlying ’social architecture of design’ – the why, where and how design comes into being. She tackles this and musings through her own blog.
monika.love(at)sliderstudio.co.uk

Willem Van der Merwe


WV Will is a software engineer, and over the last two years has proven himself as all round office utility man. A keen games programming enthusiast, and competent handyman, Will came to the UK from South Africa in 2007 to further his studies. As a certified Microsoft engineer Will secured part time work with us whilst completing his degree, and paired with Renee on development of our sitecapacity.com software. Will now delivers PHP and JavaScript development services as part of the SliderWeb team and further supports the PHP development of StickyWorld. Will also teams up with Songtao to look after Slider’s internal IT systems.
will.vdmerwe(at)sliderstudio.co.uk

Andi Fatkoja


Andi Andi is an architectural assistant, graduating from University of East London with BSc degree in Architecture. Andi is a natural software early adopter, and led the 3D data management and modelling within YouCanPlan3D software on its first two projects. He managed the construction of the 3D rapid prototype model for Lozells. Andi is currently working on various architectural projects for Slider, whilst testing and feeding back on early StickyWorld development.
andi.fatkoja(at)sliderstudio.co.uk

Shane Phelan


SP Shane works on the ArchIVE project as on a Case Industrial Research doctorate with University of East London. Shane has a First Class degree in software engineering from London Metropolitan. The ArchIVE project explores workflows and supporting technologies for transforming architectural design data into virtual environment data. Shane will soon publish his blog to share his research with the wider research community.
shane.phelan(at)sliderstudio.co.uk