Stephen Gillham
Principal, Architect, Chair of EMEA Region
- Qualifications
- BA (Hons) Dip Arch (Distinction) Member of the Royal Institute of British Architects Member of ARCUK

Steve is a main board director, principal of our Manchester studio, Head of our MENA studio, and Chair of our Shanghai studio.
Steve has more than 35 years’ experience in all aspects of design, including masterplanning, mixed use regeneration schemes, leisure developments, department stores, shopping centres and other types of retail outlets. He took a leading role in masterplanning Liverpool One, to support the regeneration of 42 acres of city centre space.
In China, Mexico and the Middle East, Steve is responsible for the design of retail and retail-led mixed use developments, skyscrapers, high rise residential, theatres, exhibition halls, R&D facilities, offices and headquarters, hotel, leisure resorts, theme parks, creative adaption and preservation of historic buildings, large scale urbanism and masterplanning of cities.
Projects
Shanghai Yangshupu Power Plant Regeneration
The landmark regeneration of one of the world’s oldest coal-fired power stations will create a modern and vibrant retail-led mixed-use development.
Liverpool ONE
Liverpool ONE is a remarkable example of retail regeneration, at the heart of Liverpool’s city centre into a thriving destination.
CTTQ Pharma Global HQ
A 186,000 sq m, cutting-edge, sustainable workplace that enhances efficiency while prioritising the wellbeing of both employees and end-users.
Xi’an Jiaotong Liverpool University South Campus
The masterplan provides a large-scale campus with world-class teaching, laboratory and research facilities.