Lizz Riley-Evans joined John McAslan + Partners in 2007 as a model maker and now manages the practice’s model shop. She plays a central role in supporting design development and communication across the studio through high-quality physical models that inform both internal design processes and client engagement.

Lizz studied Model Making at the Kent Institute of Art and Design, where she was awarded a BTEC Higher National Diploma in 3Dimenional design. During her studies, she completed a work placement at Foster + Partners and subsequently joined the practice while continuing her education. She was later selected by Sir Norman Foster to attend Buckingham Palace to accept the Queen’s Award for Export on his behalf.

During her career, Lizz has produced models for leading practices including David Chipperfield Architects, Zaha Hadid Architects, HOK, HTA, MJP, and Foster + Partners. Her work has been exhibited numerous times at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, most recently for Sydney Central Station.