Emma Matthews

Emma, Concha's founder, brings over 15 years experience and passion in the Property Sector, combining a deep understanding of the market with a refined design sensibility. Before furthering her studies in Interior Design at KLC School of Design, she worked as a Chartered Surveyor at Knight Frank, where she was part of the Capital Markets team working on both transactions and development consultancy. This unique background gives Emma a distinct edge blending commercial insight into long term asset performance with creative expertise. She understands the long term priorities of investors and the critical role that thoughtful design and well specified furniture plays in ensuring an ongoing operational efficiency, resident retention, and asset performance over time. Emma has furnished a number of high profile office schemes and c. 1,250 apartments and designed award-winning amenity spaces.

What are you most looking forward to about judging this year's British Homes Awards and, as a judge, what are you looking for in the work?

The British Homes Awards recognise the projects that are shaping the future of residential living. What makes them distinctive is their ability to celebrate excellence across the entire homebuilding and residential sector, from design and placemaking to innovation, sustainability and resident experience. They showcase developments that not only look exceptional but also perform exceptionally well for the people who use them. By highlighting projects that combine commercial success with social and environmental impact, the awards help raise standards across the industry.