James joined HLM in 2025 as design director in the London studio, bringing experience of leading new build and adaptive reuse projects in a range of sectors for over 15 years.
Many of James’ previous projects have been for ambitious end user clients integrating the highest standards of sustainable design, involving multiple stakeholder groups and with a focus on regeneration.
James believes in the pursuit of high quality, socially and environmentally responsible projects with an approach which integrates the pursuit of architectural excellence with ideas to address the climate emergency.
As a project leader he believes in creating a positive, productive and enjoyable culture in project teams, working collaboratively with an openness to innovation and consideration of long-term solutions, particularly around the way we design and reuse existing buildings for future generations and the implementation of regenerative design principles.