
Takeshi Hayatsu, who teaches Intermediate 12 at the AA with Alison Bartlett and Ethan Loo, has been named by Sadiq Khanas one of the new roster of Mayor's Design Advocates for 2026–28. Launched in 2017 as part of the Good Growth by Design programme, the Mayor's Design Advocates provide independent advice and reviews to support built projects through the programme and champion diversity and inclusion in the design and built environment sectors. Read more on the AJ here.