Chris Townsend
Director
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 [...]
Rebecca Alexander, Interiors specialist
BA (Hons) in Fine Art Painting, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK Rebecca was educated at Manchester Metropolitan University School of Art where she obtained her BA (Hons) degree in Fine Art Painting. She spent two semesters during her degree studying at Accademia di Belle Art, Venice (University of Fine Arts). After graduating she returned to Italy working for international artist Susie MacMurray and later at the Venice Biennale (Art) and Venice Biennale (Architecture). Moving back to the UK she worked professionally for 10 years commissioning and curating contemporary art exhibitions and site specific installations. Rebecca has a passion for architecture, design [...]
Thema Architects
Thema is an international interior design and architecture firm based in London UK that offers full-service architecture solutions and work on projects ranging from renovations, new-builds and interior design of residential projects, workspaces to the design of custom objects and furniture. Founded by Architects Marianne Mehdizadeh and Harry Theodoulidis, who after working together at an architectural firm in London, they felt a need to express their mutual passion and creative flair and decided to create Thema Architects.
Richard Keating
RKA Director and Founder
Richard founded RKA in 2019 after 25 enjoyable year in London. This included 16 years with Orms and the last 5 as Director. Richard’s family move to Scotland gave him the opportunity to set up his own practice, focus on design and delivery and bring together all the inspirational learning that he benefited from in the 3 practices he worked for in London. Richard completed over 20 built projects with Orms, responsible for 8-12 projects at any one time with values from £500k to £120m. The project sectors included Education, Commercial office, high end Residential, Mixed use including retail, restaurant, [...]
