christopher j. s. howard

I have recently returned to New Zealand after being based in London, and have worked extensively as a designer through the UK, Europe, and the Middle East covering a range of projects from city sized master plans in Russia to boutique retail in historic Bath. I spent four years working in the master planning and urban design division before shifting focus to lead design teams on mixed-use, retail and lifestyle projects. Through this work I have collaborated with architects, planners, urban designers, landscape designers, graphics, branding and retail designers as well as a wide range of specialist consultants. While being primarily based in London, I have worked in offices in Dubai, New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles as well as gaining project experience in such diverse places as Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Syria, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, Bulgaria, and Hawaii. My project experience covers a range of project types including single family and multi-unit residential, retail fit-out, retail centres and anchor stores, mixed-use and offices, hospitality as well as urban design, planning and landscape design. I have a broad range of conceptual skills as well as proven delivery experience. I have a keen interest in emerging technologies, sustainable design and new urbanism. Specialties: Architectural Design & Visualisation, Graphics, Urban Design, Mixed-Use, Hospitality, Retail, Residential, Entertainment, Sustainable Design (LEED AP)