Simon Smithson

Simon Smithson
BA (Hons), Dip Arch, MA (Urban Design)

Simon joined Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners in 1991. He was project architect for the Stirling Prize-winning Terminal 4, Madrid Barajas Airport, moving to Madrid with the team when the project went on site. In 2004 RSHP opened an office in Madrid with Simon as director. Here, he worked on a wide range of urban design, architecture and industrial design projects. Most recently, Simon has led the design team on Campus Palmas Altas - headquarters for green energy company Abengoa and a model for more sustainable office complexes.

He has played a key role in major projects including ParcBit sustainable masterplan (Palma de Mallorca), the redevelopment of the South Bank Centre in London, the National Assembly for Wales, and Antwerp Law Courts.

Simon was made a partner in 2011 and is currently leading the development of the practice’s work in Latin America.