One of Wales' leading architects has joined Austin-Smith: Lord to assist in the expansion of its arts and culture team, which designed Newport's Riverfront Theatre.
The firm has undertaken a range of high-profile projects in Gwent including a new school and sports facilities for Llanhilleth, the restoration of the town's Miners' Institute, the development of the Navigation Colliery site at Crumlin and the restoration of Bedwellty House in Tredegar.
Rob Firman has joined the rapidly expanding Wales office, reinforcing the practice's position as market leaders in the design of buildings for public assembly and the performing arts.
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Rob, whose previous experience includes leading the design and delivery of the award-winning Wales Millennium Centre and the Blaenau Gwent Theatre in Ebbw Vale, will work with director Ashley Davies, who was involved with the Riverfront Theatre and Arts Centre in Newport and is currently leading the Shrewsbury Theatre Severn project.
Rob is a strong believer in the idea that buildings devoted to the arts should engage and serve their communities.
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