Paul Karakusevic established Karakusevic Carson Architects to improve the quality of social housing in London. His focus is the delivery of successful and sustainable neighbourhoods, mixed-tenure housing and civic buildings that reflect both their unique, local sense of place and the real needs of the communities involved. He is a Design Advisor to the HCA/GLA, Urban Design London and Design Council/CABE, and lends his experience to audits, critiques and review and awards panels of major initiatives and projects across the UK. He is a Mayor’s Design Advocate, selected by the Mayor of London to provide design guidance to City Hall and local councils.