Embracing architects and promoting quality architecture.
We are a forward-thinking Livery Company that achieves its aims through education, mentoring, awards and philanthropy.
The Architect’s Company, formally known as The Worshipful Company of Chartered Architects is a modern Livery Company that was given the royal charter in 2019.
The Company promotes quality architecture in the City of London and the architectural profession globally; it supports education through awards and prizes as well as a range of charities related to the City.
The Worshipful Company of Chartered Architects achieved Livery status in 1988 – just four years after it was founded in 1984, and received the Royal Charter in 2019 and ranks ninety-eighth in the order of precedence for Livery Companies. Information about the current Officers and Court Members may be found on these Company pages.
Meet the current court members
Master
Chris Dyson
Chris is a graduate of the Mackintosh School of Architecture in Glasgow and worked initially for James Stirling and Michael Wilford and Associates. He was subsequently appointed as a Design Director at Sir Terry Farrell’s London studio before setting up his own award-winning Architectural studio.
Based in Spitalfields, London, where Chris has lived for 25 years, the practice has a reputation for intelligent conservation work, sensitive building design and creative collaborations with artists.
The practice portfolio has been widely published and showcased. He is also a design advisor to the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and the Corporation of London.
He is supported by his business partners Mathew Witts, Maria Louise Long and James Cheung. The practice has won RIBA Awards for its Architecture and Environmental design including regional Civic Trust Awards, Sunday Times British Homes Awards and was voted one of London’s Top 25 best Architectural Practices in 2021.
Upper Warden
Chris Williamson
Chris started Weston Williamson in 1985, following 5 years with Sir Michael Hopkins and 6 months working in New York. Chris was put together with Andrew Weston for a group project at Leicester Polytechnic in 1976 and 45 years later they find that their different, yet compatible skills and shared concerns, still form a strong bond.
Chris started Weston Williamson in 1985, following 5 years with Sir Michael Hopkins and 6 months working in New York. Chris was put together with Andrew Weston for a group project at Leicester Polytechnic in 1976 and 45 years later they find that their different, yet compatible skills and shared concerns, still form a strong bond.
Renter Warden
Giles Murphy
After King’s College School Wimbledon, Giles graduated from Bristol University in 1991. Shortly thereafter he joined the Professional and Financial Services business, Smith &
Williamson.
After King’s College School Wimbledon, Giles graduated from Bristol University in 1991. Shortly thereafter he joined the Professional and Financial Services business, Smith &
Williamson.
Other useful company information
Master, Wardens And Court of Assistants 2020-2021
Cheryl Reid
clerk@architectscompany.org
Clerk to the Worshipful Company of Chartered Architects
34 Bousley Rise, Ottershaw, Chertsey KT16 0JX
Telephone. 07979 043217
Company Clerk
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Past Masters of the Worshipful Company
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Honorary Liverymen and Freemen
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Clerks to the Company
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Current Company Representatives
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Online Red Book
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WCCA Committee Structure
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