Paul Thompson is an associate director at RSHP with over 25 years’ experience in architecture. He has gained international experience developing projects of all scales and typologies for a diverse range of clients. He is currently leading the London design of the five metro stations in Melbourne Australia, each drawing on local character in their design and together transforming the city by improving connectivity across Melbourne and acting as a catalyst for urban renewal.  

For five years, Paul co-led RSHP’s Sydney office designing both the Barangaroo masterplan and the International Towers Sydney which were awarded the highest 6-star Green Star rating. Paul also led the competition team for Sydney Metro and Northwest Rail, and was project architect for the Victoria Harbour Masterplan, Melbourne.

Recently, Paul was project lead on the refurbishment of the Berkeley hotel including the hotel’s new and innovative entrance canopy and the new Emory hotel, London’s first all-suite hotel in Knightsbridge.

Paul has worked on many significant award-winning projects, including Mossbourne Community Academy and Maggie’s Centre West London which won the Stirling Prize in 2009.

Paul sits on the NLA’s Expert Panel for Transport & Infrastructure.