Chris moved back to Scotland in 2021 joining RKA as an Associate following 8 years working with Richard at Orms in London.

After graduating from the Mackintosh School of Architecture in Glasgow Chris worked in London for over 10 years during which time he completed his part 3 architectural education at Westminster University.

Following a number of years with Canaway Fleming Architects Chris joined Orms where he worked on a wide variety of commercial refurbishment, re-use and new build projects, notably leading the multi-million pound mixed use office development of 101 Moorgate for Aviva Investors. During his time at Orms Chris was a member of the first employee ownership council, also running the office sketch club events.

Chris worked on a number of Orms projects under Richards leadership and since joining RKA has continued to build on the successful working relationship they developed together.

Chris became a Director in 2023 and runs the RKA studio in Glasgow overseeing a number of projects as well as leading the office standards and protocol systems within the practice.