NEW ARRIVALS
Rounding up the latest movers and in-house
appointments across the industry
Multi-disciplinary design practice rg+p has
appointed a new director alongside a regional and
national award recognition. Grant Giblett, who has
been with the practice for seven years, has joined
the board of directors in recognition of his success
developing the London studio, which is poised to
relocate to facilitate expansion. Established in
2012, the London studio initially started with just
two architects and Grant has since grown the team
to 18, representing specialists in architecture,
master planning and urban design. Grant said:
“We’re working on some really significant schemes
across the Boroughs, and are establishing a
reputation for thoughtful and innovative design.GRANT GIBLETT
RG+PBDP has appointed Christoph Ackermann to
principal. Christoph is an architect in the Glasgow
studio, where he leads the higher education,
workplace, and science research and technology
sectors and is currently working on significant
projects including the University of Strathclyde’s
Learning and Teaching building. Chief executive
John McManus said, “We are delighted to invite
Christoph to become a principal. His expertise and
successful track record in delivering significant
education projects, coupled with his ability to
develop strong positive relationships with clients,
will contribute enormously to the growth of the
practice, both in Scotland and internationally.”CHRISTOPH ACKERMANN
BDPArchitecture firm PRP has promoted directors Craig Sheach and Bhupinder Singh Chawla to the role of
partner. Both are based in the practice’s London studio. Craig, who has been with the practice for six
years, will continue to work across a number of residential-led regeneration schemes, large mixed-use
town centre sites and co-location masterplans. He is currently leading on a number of schemes in London
and the south, including a new urban quarter in Reading, the regeneration of Redhill Town Centre, and
Lewisham Gateway. Bhupinder has been with the practice for 20 years and has extensive experience in
housing and mixed-use projects, including large scale regeneration projects. He is particularly skilled at
realising the technical design of projects from inception, through planning to completion for private
developers, local authorities and housing associations. Most recently he’s been leading on the creation of
PRP’s first 100 per cent volumetric development on behalf of Pocket Living in Chiswick, and has
submitted a regeneration project for detailed planning for Peabody in Lambeth.
Brendan Kilpatrick, senior partner, said, “PRP's London studio has grown by more than 25 per cent
over the past six months with an expansion in our masterplanning and town centre regeneration
capability. Bhupinder and Craig's promotions recognise their contribution to the practice and enhance our
capability in providing an exemplary standard of service and design quality for our clients.”
CRAIG SHEACH & BHUPINDER SINGH CHAWLA
PRP
Self Architects and White Design have appointed
a new associate director to head up its expanding
London office. Nick Blake has worked for a
number of leading practices designing and
delivering major residential, commercial and
masterplanning schemes from concept to
completion in the UK and internationally. Nick
said, “I am delighted to be joining this exciting
architecture and design practice as it looks to
further expand its portfolio of work across a range
of sectors in London and the south east. In
heading up the London office, I look forward to
playing an important role in delivering the future
growth strategy of the team.”NICK BLAKE
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