Rufus joined Orms in 2023, bringing a distinctive educational background that combines engineering and architectural expertise. A graduate of the University of Leeds (MEng) and the University of Liverpool (MArch), his interdisciplinary approach informs his technical understanding and design sensibility. Rufus' thesis project exploring the regeneration of coastal areas through methods of natural building and rewilding was nominated for the Architects' Journal Sustainability Prize, reflecting his commitment to environmentally responsible design solutions.
What does ultrapractical mean to you? I am currently working on two significant central London office retrofit projects: 1 Hanover Street and 75 London Wall. As a member of the practice's Sustainability group, I am involved in enacting Orms' environmental agenda on my projects, exploring the practical applications of innovative approaches to reduce carbon impact when reimagining existing buildings. With my background across design disciplines, I believe ultrapractical architecture is a collaborative process, bringing together knowledge and experience across the team to produce architecture that balances technical performance and environmental responsibility in complex urban contexts.