Adam joined Orms in 2024, bringing three years of post-qualification experience from high-profile practices. At Buckley Gray Yeoman (AJ100 Practice of the Year 2023), he served as project architect on mixed-use schemes including a 5* hotel development. His background spans commercial, residential and mixed-use sectors, with particular strength in BIM implementation across multidisciplinary teams. His technical proficiency encompasses Revit, BIM360, AutoCAD and visualization software, complemented by site experience and managing design team coordination.
A Queen's University Belfast graduate, his academic achievements include nomination for the RIBA President's Medal and RIAI Student Prize. Adam has contributed to knowledge-sharing as an undergraduate tutor at Queen's University and through the RSUA Professional Insights Programme for aspiring architects.
What does ultrapractical mean to you? Ultrapractical architecture requires balancing design ambition with technical deliverability. Throughout my career working across diverse project types, I've focused on creating solutions that respond thoughtfully to both client aspirations and practical constraints. At Orms, I'm excited to contribute to a practice that values innovative approaches to complex briefs while maintaining a commitment to buildable, sustainable outcomes. By drawing on collective expertise and listening carefully to stakeholders, we can create architecture that is both contextually responsive and forward-thinking.