Having studied at the Welsh School of Architecture, Fanos Panayides joined JMP in 2003 and has played a leading role in a number of important education and culture projects, including three built projects for Kingston University, the innovative £25m Harris Academy South Norwood, Bexhill Museum, and the £16m regeneration of Hornsey Town Hall.

He has also been involved in high-profile schemes in residential, commercial, healthcare and transport sectors, and he has extensive experience in public consultation and user group collaboration. He was made an Associate in 2007 and a Associate Director in 2009. He currently leads the Part 3 mentoring programme and is a member of the practice's sustainability steering group.