Current Members

The RHDF has a wide range of members and is always looking for additional members who have an interest in Ramsgate to join. The current membership consists of:

David Gullick

Chair
 

David Gullick is a Ramsgate based Architect and current chair of the design forum. He has a wealth of experience with conservation and heritage projects as well as new build developments.

 

Jeremy Fazzalaro

heritage consultant

Jeremy is an experienced and accredited historic buildings and heritage specialist with a background in local government, Historic England, and private consultancy. Founder of J F Heritage, he offers expert advice on heritage conservation, planning, and historic buildings. He lives in Ramsgate.

 

Michael Foley

Historic Building Surveyor
 

Michael grew up in Ramsgate and was a carpenter for 25 years but now runs a local RICS regulated building surveying practice, which operates exclusively in the historic environment.  

 

John Walker

Chair of the ramsgate society

John has over 35 years’ experience as a residential and commercial property developer. He was a founder member and Deputy Chair of the Canterbury Society from 2010 to 2020. His special interests are the quality of the public realm and the natural environment, good design and strategic planning. John moved to Ramsgate in 2011.

 

Gabriel Holland

Interior Designer

Gabriel Holland is an interior designer with over 20 years experience working on  residential & commercial projects including many historic properties.  Gabriel has also advised on the use of traditional paint colours within listed buildings in her role as a colour consultant.

 

Ivan del Renzio

Architect

Ivan del Renzio is an Architect based in Ramsgate. He also lectures at the University of Kent at ungergraduate and graduate level specialising in environmental design and sustainability.

 

Paul Shearer

community Liason
 

Paul is a freelance journalist and writer. Having started in broadcast comedy for TV and radio, he switched to journalism and wrote about property for The Times, Bricks and Mortar and The Financial Times, House and Home. His grandfather, father, mother, brother and sister all trained as architects.

 

Theresa Smith

Artist

Theresa Smith is Director of Mooch, a socially engaged, Ramsgate based, public art practice which has been responsible for several iconic artworks in the town including The Crown, The Ramsgate Meridian 5.41 and PERFUGIUM MISERIS.