In their 140th Year, national Architects GSSArchitecture are celebrating their upcoming move to a larger premises in the South West, following a number of recent appointments within the Practice. As part of the celebrations, the team hosted a launch party for clients and local industry professionals on Wednesday evening, providing guests with the opportunity to network and meet the newest members of the Practice.
Due to recent successes, alongside continued growth of the Practice nationally, GSS are expanding their South West team, based in Gloucester. Recent appointments include Nazia Chowdhury as an Architectural Technologist, alongside Natalie Thorman as a Chartered Architect. Nazia joins GSS after gaining her degree in Architectural Technology & Design from the University of the West of England, and is continuing her studies, working towards her Master’s in Building Information Modelling (BIM) with the support of GSS. Whilst Natalie joins GSS with a number of years of cross-sector experience as a Project Architect, including working for Worcestershire County Council.
The expansion for GSSArchitecture in this region will be led by Chris Ryder, who GSS are delighted to announce has recently been promoted to Associate and Office Lead. Chris started his career with GSS as a Senior Chartered Architect and has since played a valuable part in the growth of this office, taking a key role in several projects due to complete this year. Chris will also be responsible for the day to day running of this studio, including helping the Practice in building upon established client relationships, as well as forging new connections.
Speaking of his recent promotion, Chris said “It’s a very exciting time for GSS in the South West and I am thrilled to be playing a part in it. Being promoted to Associate in the Gloucester Studio means that I will be leading the growth in this region, and with some recent new additions to the team, I believe we have the necessary skills and experience to provide a quality service to our clients, both existing and new.”
GSSArchitecture have already gained a reputation for delivering well-considered and technically complex buildings. The team are currently working on a number of exciting projects in the region, including a 9 storey, city centre Student Accommodation block for the University of Bristol. This £22m new build scheme will be one of the first in Bristol to connect to the Council-run district heating network, ensuring the delivery of a new low-carbon building that forms the first stage of transforming Bristol into a carbon-neutral city by 2050.
The Practice, which was founded in the Midlands 140 years ago, Northamptonshire, is well-established in the United Kingdom and has a deep-rooted history in providing architecture across all sectors. An expanding presence in the South West will enhance the service that GSS can provide, by moving forward as a diverse and versatile Practice, aiming to expand and attract exciting projects to meet current and future client needs.
