Derek Latham

Derek James Latham (born 12 July 1946) is British architect, urban designer, masterplanner and landscape architect, and founder of Lathams, a Derby-based architectural and urban design practice. He is married to British Member of Parliament Pauline Latham.

Early career

Latham studied at the Leicester School of Architecture (now absorbed into De Montfort University) and began his career with Clifford Wearden Associates. His early work included housing developments and advisory work for the homelessness charity Shelter.

In 1970 he moved to Derby Borough Council where he served as an architect and planner, before becoming the Design and Conservation Office for Derbyshire County Council from 1974-78.

Lathams

After a spell in private practice as a partner with Wood Latham Newton Partnership, Latham set up his own practice in 1980, Derek Latham & Associates – later rebranded as simply ‘Lathams’. Founded as a conservation practice, Lathams expanded into conservation, education, and the creative renewal and regeneration of buildings, land and communities. In 2010 Latham left the role of managing director to become chairman.^[1]

Notable projects undertaken in his time at Lathams include The Victoria Quarter in Leeds for Prudential PM^[2] and the Jewellery Business Centre in Birmingham Jewellery Quarter for HRH Prince of Wales.

Latham has served as Regional Representative for the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE)in the East Midlands, a founder member of Opun - (East Midlands Architecture and Built Environment Centre) and Chairman of Regeneration East Midlands (Centre for Excellence). He was also involved in establishing the Regional Project Design Review Panel, was a Yorkshire Forward Urban Renaissance Panel Member, and his work in conservation included spells with organisations including the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) and the Heritage Lottery Fund.

In 2008 he was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Professional Practice by the University of Derby.^[3]

Bibliography

• Latham, Derek (2000). Creative Re-use of Buildings. Donhead Publishing. ISBN 9781873394366. 

References

1. ^ New MD looks to the future
2. ^ R UDI - Victoria Quarter: Regeneration ripple stands the test of time
3. ^ University of Derby graduation

External links

• Lathams official website

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