Greham Raynham

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

SKILLS

ABOUT GREHAM RAYNHAM

Currently an Architect living in the mountains of Tuscany, refreshing life and thoughts on the future. Formally a Director of Bond Bryan Architects with a broad range of experience in Europe and the Middle East. Over 25 years experience in developing Architectural solutions for learning and I have worked across the Education sectors from nursery schools to research institutes, from developing project vision to delivery on site. Having recently completed a Masters Degree in Urban Design my focus has developed to encompass the broader aspects of education architecture and its role in community development and sustainability, and the engagement of diverse communities in the learning process. Key to this is stakeholder engagement and visioning to develop solutions that respond to community needs. Ultimately however it is about understanding what a good place for learning is – and that is where my skill lies. Through a significant portfolio of work with individual Schools, Academies, Sixth Form Colleges, Further Education Colleges and Universities, I have developed experience and understanding of the strategic needs of places for learning and the interpretation of education need and vision into spatial planning and reality. The key recognition of learner need and process, curriculum and organisational requirements being linked to spatial arrangement and context is at the heart of the creation of a successful learning environment. I have experience of engagement with client groups and stakeholders working from the education case and vision, to developing organisational concept strategies and diagrams, to maximise spatial opportunities and provide innovative and inspirational spaces that can transform the learning experience of students. At the heart of all my work is a focus on the experience of architecture, and the creation of safe, and inspirational places that support the sense of well being.