Ged Couser
Principal, Architect
- Qualifications
- BA (Hons) First Class DipArch Cantab with Commendation (Cambridge University)
- Roles
- RIBA North West Regional Chair
Ged is a principal who leads the architect profession group in our Manchester studio.
Ged’s work is primarily focused upon healthcare and science and technology. He has extensive knowledge and experience of leading the design and delivery of major and complex projects in these sectors, from initial concept stage through to completion. He has a meticulous design approach and enjoys creating innovative solutions for the challenging problems that sometimes occur on both healthcare and sci-tech projects.
He was the design director for the new major Christie Paterson Research Laboratory in Manchester and was the project director for the multiple award winning Alder Hey Children’s Hospital and the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre in Liverpool. He was also the architect project director for the NHS Nightingale North West hospital at Manchester Central Convention Complex which delivered a 750 bed regional Covid-19 emergency hospital in just two weeks.
Ged is on the Places Matter North West Design Review panel and is the chair of RIBA’s North West Regional Council.
Projects
Clatterbridge Cancer Centre
Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest networked cancer centres in the UK.
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Christie Paterson Cancer Research Centre
The Christie Paterson is a cutting-edge cancer research facility designed for Christie NHS Trust, the University of Manchester, and CRUK.
Alder Hey Children’s Health Park
Alder Hey Children’s Health Park blends innovative architecture into a public park, offering a fresh and supportive environment for healing.
Brunel Building, Southmead Hospital
One of the most sustainable major acute hospitals in the UK.