Bristol-based StudioHIVE Architects has expanded its team further with the appointment of Chris Harber as a senior architect.
Chris, pictured, has extensive experience across all project work stages having worked with a number of architectural firms in the UK and Australia. 
He has joined StudioHIVE from the Bristol office of architecture practice Chapman Taylor, where during his two-and-a-half years with the firm his portfolio included the landmark mixed-use Soapworks development on the former Gardiner Haskins department store site in Old Market.
StudioHIVE Architects – sister company to bespoke property developer StudioHIVE – said Chris also brought valuable international experience to the firm, having been involved in various civic and commercial schemes during his time in Melbourne.
Chris is already working with StudioHIVE in the high-profile urban regeneration project at Silverthorne Lane, part of the major Temple Quay Enterprise Zone behind Bristol Temple Meads railway station.
The firm is also working on the proposed transformation of the former Battleaxes pub in Wraxall, North Somerset, into new offices, which will provide a new home for both StudioHIVE and the StudioHIVE Architects studio as well as a co-working hub, licensed cafe/farm shop and a small number of high-quality, sustainable homes.
Chris’s appointment follows the recent arrival of Matt Scott as StudioHIVE’s new director and head of studio.
Matt said: “Specialising in technical delivery, Chris excels in project management and coordination.
“He has already hit the ground running on our Silverthorne Lane project and he is a great asset to our team.”
StudioHIVE and StudioHIVE Architects are also involved in number of other mixed-use schemes including the development of Weston-super-Mare RFC, transforming the site and providing new facilities for the rugby club, together with a new purpose-built NHS health centre and pharmacy, with a new clubhouse proposed in the second phase.
