Chris Gray

Director

Studied: Edinburgh College of Art/Heriot Watt University

Specialism: Brief and design development, maximising development potential and driving projects through from inception to completion.

Experience: Trained at Edinburgh College of Art/Heriot Watt University practising since 1988. Project Architect with Trehearne & Norman in London and Prague, working on large scale retail and commercial projects. Joined NGP in 1994, became Partner in 2000.

Hobbies: Monk of St Giles, member of Lothian and Borders Police Choir and Golf

Robert McAra

Senior Architectural Assistant

Studied: University of Strathclyde

Favourite Project: Victoria Cottage – We worked with an enthusiastic and immersive client who wanted to push design boundaries and technology in a well thought out well. The new extension really complimented the original cottage. Client, contractor and architect formed a good working team that was reflected in the quality of the final construction.

Favourite Building: The Millennium Dome (O2 Arena)

Hobbies: Mountain biking, hillwalking, drinking.

Thiago Carvalho

Architectural Assistant

Studied: University of Pernambuco, Brazil

Favourite Project: One Spa Sheraton – This commercial project combined modern and creative design with functional spaces and was a great project to be involved in.

Favourite Building: Guggenheim Museum, New York

Hobbies: Sports & Travelling

Isabella Chaussy

Architectural Technician

Studied: University of Edinburgh – BA(Hons) Interior Design, University of Berkeley – Sustainable Design, ICS – BTEC Diploma Construction Management

Favourite Project: India Street – Working with a creatively minded client gave us the chance to create a lot of innovative, bespoke areas & features throughout the property.

Favourite Building: Singapore Airport

Hobbies: Socialising, Craft & DIY, my dog.

Carole Alexander

Secretary