Richard

Richard joined Rio in 2021 as a Senior Architect. He is an experienced practitioner, having been in practice for over 25 years and has worked throughout the UK and internationally. He has had a diverse workload throughout his career, spanning various sectors and project scales, and has undertaken multiple roles. He is equally comfortable within the early concept design stages, as with detail design and construction. Richard believes that being able to work simultaneously at different stages of projects deepens his understanding of context and often provides a synergy – ultimately improving overall designs.

During his time at Rio, he has participated in large mixed-use developments within Cardiff, including several Residential and commercial elements of the Central Quay (Brewery Quarter) masterplan and the redevelopment of the former Howells department store. His work on larger commercial schemes has been counter-balanced by his involvement in smaller but technically challenging projects such as a recording studio in Newport for the ‘Care for the Family’ charity.

He takes pleasure in working with diverse industry software and media while steadfastly advocating hand sketching as a foundational tool for developing and analysing his design proposals rather than employing it solely as an attractive form of presentation. Richard also has a strong passion for model making, as its three-dimensional attributes enhance and elevate engagement levels for all parties.

He is keen to further his design knowledge and particularly enthusiastic about sharing and nurturing the development of younger colleagues.