A Director since 2019, James provides design direction and support for project teams and helps define the agenda and culture of the practice. With experience across many sectors and typologies, he brings valuable insight and a natural intuition during the early development of projects. He supports clients to achieve their ambitions through creative thinking, professional guidance and fostering a focused, collaborative team environment. A natural communicator, he regularly represents clients and the practice.

James is a visiting critic at a number of architecture schools, a Trustee of Edinburgh Printmakers and is active in supporting the wider discussion on architecture and the built environment through industry groups, events and talks.