Chris Kelly Partner BSc (Hons) DipArch RIBA
Chris has an interest in connecting people with the natural environment through biophilic design and exploring ways to improve biodiversity within architecture, coupled with his expertise in combining textures, materiality and colour to create distinct atmosphere.
His interest in sustainability has led to the design of Twenty3 - the first BREEAM Excellent workplace refurbishment in Southampton and 4 Hardman Square - a BREEAM Excellent and NABERS office refurbishment incorporating a new extension and roof top garden in Manchester’s Spinningfields district. He is currently working on masterplanning schemes including a 30 acre site in Gloucestershire and the sensitive refurbishment of 5 neglected Georgian town houses into boutique offices in Holborn, London.
Chris joined Spratley & Partners in 2009. He became a Director in 2019 and an equity partner in 2023, promotes technological innovation within the practice, and established and leads our Bristol studio.