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Chongqing

Architecture studio + venture studioFive formative years

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Architecture in China · AI-animated from original design renderings

I spent five formative years in Chongqing, China, as Creative Director of Priestman Architects’ China studio and co-founder and COO of CQubed, working across architecture and venture development.

The work

Chongqing was where I learned to build across disciplines. As Creative Director at Priestman Architects, I helped establish and grow the China studio, leading projects for international clients and government bodies.

At CQubed, I co-founded a venture studio and led its operations as COO. The work meant developing new ventures while coordinating people, partners and delivery across different cultures.

Architecture

Selected clients and project partners.

  • Kangding Urban Construction Bureau
  • Xishan Scenic Spot Management Bureau, Nanchong
  • Dowell Real Estate Development Co. Ltd
  • Chongqing Urban Planning Bureau
  • Chongqing Beibei New Urban Construction (University Town) Management Committee
  • British Consulate General, Chongqing
  • UK Trade & Investment (UKTI)
  • Finnair Chongqing

CQubed ventures

Selected projects from the venture studio.

  • CQubed HubCoworking space
  • ArnaudFood imports
  • KakagogoLifestyle app
  • Mansion ChinaMagazine
  • Enchanted EnglishEducation academy