Walton joins board at Leicester’s rg+p

Design head, Ben Walton, has joined the board of directors of the firm, which has studios in Leicester, London and Birmingham.

Walton, who joined rg&p in 2015, retains his role as design director, where he is currently leading on a mix of later living, PBSA and affordable housing schemes including the award-winning Bishops Avenue later living community in Hampstead; 16 and 19-storey PBSA schemes in Bristol and Southwark respectively; and 220 affordable homes in Moulsecoomb with Wates and Brighton & Hove Council.

Part of his new role will see him focus on studio culture, design values, mentoring and staff development.

Ben is also a visiting lecturer Architecture at the University of Wolverhampton.

“I’m genuinely excited about the opportunity and new challenge this promotion brings,” he said.

“Having been part of the practice for more than a decade, it feels meaningful to step into a role where I can build on what we’ve developed together in the past ten years as well as help shape the future.”

Rob Woolston, rg+p’s architectural director, added: “Since joining in 2015, Ben has progressed quickly, demonstrating a thoughtful and considered approach to design alongside a proactive role in driving a positive culture across our studios. This combination of design intelligence and leadership insight made him a natural choice to join the board and contribute to the long-term direction of rg+p.”

Walton joins rg+p’s existing board members; James Badley, Alex Briars, Mitch Dale, Grant Giblett, Chris Lindley, and Rob Woolston.