The Museum of Architecture is a charity dedicated to improving the understanding of architecture in contemporary culture. The Museum makes architecture accessible to all through exhibitions and public programmes, commissioning projects, providing grants and developing our permanent collection.

Melissa has a Masters in Architecture from Pratt Institute and Bachelors in Architecture from the University of Massachusetts. She has worked as an architectural designer for Zaha Hadid Architects from 2006-2009.

Melissa is also the Founder and Director of Nous Collaborative, an agency that specialises in bringing high quality architectural design to marketing, events, regeneration schemes, placemaking projects, public art installations and creative workshops. Her clients include Wild Turkey Bourbon, Dove, Ocean Spray, and Delfina Foundation.

Listen to Melissa explain what the Museum of Architecture was set up to do and where she sees it in 5 years time.

It was great meeting John, I learnt lots about other businesses and would love to be able to have more sessions as we grow!

Melissa Woolford, Founder & Director of Museum of Architecture