Christopher Whelan

Chris is one our senior design team, with over twenty-five years of experience as a qualified architect. He works across various sectors within the practice and brings an exceptional eye for detail and creative solutions to all.

His extensive experience includes architectural designs for some of the country’s leading independent schools, various community, sports and leisure projects, residential designs, and urban design/masterplanning exercises.

Chris is effective in translating his expertise from the macro to micro scale and vice versa, being fully involved in projects from their inception through to completion. He works closely with clients to help achieve and exceed their aims; acting both as Architect, Lead Design Consultant and as Client Design Advisor across a range of projects.

His work is epitomised by clean, beautifully detailed buildings which respond fully to both their context and the client brief, often on complex sites and challenging sites in a wider context.

Outside work, Chris is a very keen cyclist, active local football supporter, and enjoys hill walking, climbing and mountaineering trips.

He has been involved with his local scout group, helping outdoor activities, planning and leading walking and cycling trips with them.

He is also a very experienced handmade furniture designer and maker.