Chris Ryder

Chris Ryder is an accomplished architectural professional with extensive experience across various roles in the industry. Currently serving as Development Manager and Design Manager at Lifestory since May 2022, Chris also holds the position of Chair at RIBA Gloucestershire since September 2020. Previous roles include Associate and Senior Chartered Architect at GSSArchitecture from April 2019 to May 2022, and Senior Architect at One Creative Environments Ltd. from January 2018 to April 2019. Chris has a strong background in architecture, having worked in various capacities including Architect/Head of Design Team at Blockworks Group Ltd. and Architect at Churchill Retirement Living Ltd. Educational achievements include a Postgraduate Diploma in Architectural Practice from Birmingham City University and Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Architecture from the University of Portsmouth.