Arts Team

Architecture for the performing arts

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Russell Smithers

associate

Russell SmithersRussell's early work with RHWL was in the hotel and residential sectors, specialising in the concept and planning stages of projects across London. He later moved to Arts Team, where he now heads project teams in the design and site delivery of major new performing arts venues and West End theatres. Russell studied architecture at Cardiff University. He joined RHWL in 2004 on the graduate training programme and went on to win sponsorship for his Part II and Part III studies. He qualified as an architect in 2009.

Russell Smithers

BSc BArch PgDip RIBA

expertise

Concept Design
Graphics
Design development
Project Architect

this month I'm listening to

Stereophonics
Mark Ronson
Groove Armada
Chicane
Coldplay

by my bedside

Collins + Lapierre Freedom at Midnight
Garland The Beach
Branson Losing My Virginity: The Autobiography
Brown Angels + Demons
Hosseini The Kite Runner
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"Working on arts buildings gives me a real buzz. I'm fascinated by
their complexity and individuality — along with the energy and rigour
required to deliver them." Russell Smithers