Graham Cochrane

Principal Architect

2011 - Current
2016: ACZ Registered

Qualification:

1999: BAS, University of Cape Town, SA
2002: MArch, University of Port Elizabeth, SA
- 2002: Distinction in Design for Thesis 'A Constitutional Court for Zimbabwe'
- 2003: Nominated for RIBA Presidents Medal 'Urban Design Proposal for Motherwell, SA'.
2016: Registered Architect, Architects Council of Zimbabwe (ACZ)
2017 to 2019 Institute of Architects (IAZ) and Architects Council of Zimbabwe (ACZ) board member.

Experience:

2000: SAOTA Architects, Cape Town, SA
2004-2006: Hamiltons Architects, London, UK
2007-2009: HOK Architects, London, UK
2009: KPF Architects, London, UK
2010: Hunters Architects, London, UK
2011-Current: APS, Harare, ZIM

Overview

Graham’s career with APS commenced in 1996 when he joined as an intern. He continued as an Architectural Assistant while completing his university studies under the guidance of Mark Claypole and Andy van de Ruit. Following a decade of experience with several established architectural practices in South Africa and the United Kingdom, Graham returned to Zimbabwe in 2011 to re-establish APS alongside Mark Claypole and later Geoff Fox. He is now a Principal Architect at APS, bringing both international experience and longstanding continuity to the practice.

Interests:

Graham has a passion for African development and a strong commitment to architecture that is highly contextual and sustainable.

Speciality:

Design and delivery of a broad range of projects across the spectrum. Graham is a past member of the US Green Building Council, and conversant with both BREEAM and LEED Green Building Rating systems.

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Background

Graham Cochrane

Principal Architect

Overview