James joined Richard Murphy Architects in March 1997 to be part of the team working on the Dundee Contemporary Arts utilizing his CAD and lighting experience. Following this he was Project Architect for the Jack Kilby Computing Centre for Napier University and the masterplan for their Merchiston Campus and the £6.4 million Award winning Performing Arts Centre in Caernarfon, North Wales completed in 2005.
James is currently working on the masterplan & redevelopment of the Stratford Campus of The University of East London, a project which includes the redesign of the interior of their main lecture hall, new Bio-sciences Laboratories, new Clinical Education Centre, new Computer Library/Lecture Theatre and Education Facility and new Learning Resource Centre, these progressing commissions represent a potential combined commission of £30 million project value.
James is also managing initial design proposals for Dundee University, Edinburgh Academy and Perth College.
Finally James is also Project Director, masterplanning Edinburgh Academy, this commission includes the design of a new nursery and after school facility, Junior School and Senior School.
Prior to joining the practice James worked within both the architectural and lighting design fields in London, Glasgow and Dundee. His continued interest and knowledge of lighting has enabled the practice to expand its design capability in this area.