Since joining the business in 2007, Gareth has become an invaluable member of the HLM team. He was made an associate in 2011 and has led the Cardiff team as studio director since 2016. He played a pivotal role in the success and growth of our Cardiff studio over the last 18 years, and is regional lead for Wales and the South West.
He’s proud to have worked for HLM for over 18years; joining when the Cardiff studio first opened, and being part of its successful journey – delivering numerous award-winning buildings across multiple sectors, resulting in its expansion to a team 40 staff.
Gareth has over 20 years’ experience as an architect working over a broad range of cross sector experience, including education, healthcare, commercial and defence projects.
As well as running the studio, Gareth is heavily involved in project work as well as leading bids, business development and generating work both regional and nationally.
Gareth also has over two years’ experience of working as an architect in Australia and New Zealand.
His passion is for educational projects – creating thoughtful designs that are innovative, sustainable and exceed client and user expectations, thus improving wellbeing.
Gareth is also a keen touch rugby player and has represented Wales achieving over 50 caps including 4 European Championships and a World Cup in Malaysia.