Nick Fairham
Chief Executive
Bristol- Qualifications
- BA (Hons) (1993) Newcastle University Dip Arch (1997) Bartlett School of Architecture
Nick is our chief executive and leads the practice's business strategy.
Nick's leadership draws on strategic thinking and creativity. His approach inspires a clarity of integrated thinking across our global network of studios combining the functional and experiential in design. This approach has seen him develop complex projects into places which are thoughtful and responsive to the needs of his clients and a genuine pleasure for all users.
His approach to leading our culture is through clarity of purpose, communication and empowering our teams to make things happen, both collectively and individually.
He is passionate about the value that collaboration and interdisciplinary working can offer to our clients and the social purpose the practice espouses.
Running the global network of studios, Nick’s focus on knowledge management gives the opportunity to draw on our talent and resource to think globally and act locally, bringing the best thinking and resources to address the challenges of the modern world.
Projects
Teaching, Trauma and Tertiary Care Centre (3Ts)
Two new hospital buildings modernise key wards and establish the region's Major Trauma Centre.
Cardiff Bus Interchange
A new, sustainable travel gateway in Cardiff, located just 50 metres from the railway station and next to Cardiff’s cycle superhighway.
Heatherwood Hospital
A new, highly sustainable elective care hospital in Ascot, maximising connections with its woodland setting to enhance wellbeing and recovery.
Mulberry Park Community Hub
Mulberry Park is an award-winning community hub offering a nursery, primary school and community centre.
Grange University Hospital
An award winning specialist hospital the centre of a new model of healthcare delivery serving over 600,000 people in the Gwent countryside.
Brunel Building, Southmead Hospital
One of the most sustainable major acute hospitals in the UK.