Andy Hilton

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Senior Lecturer @ Birmingham City University
United Kingdom
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About Andy Hilton

Andrew Hilton ARB BA (Hons) Architecture, Dip Arch, PG (Dip) Architectural Practice. Mphil/PhD Candidate at The Bartlett Development Planning Unit, UCL. 30+ years experience working in Architecture, Shop-fitting, Interiors, Landscape, Town Planning and Urban Design Projects around the UK, Europe, Africa, Middle East and China. Founder and principal design director of Architectural and Urban Design practice, Choral Studio Ltd in UK and Urban Synthesis in China which, since 2008, has delivered thousands of hectares of socio-ecological and sustainable urban design, urban planning and urban regeneration projects around multiple provinces in China. Architectural experience at all levels of briefing, design through to production information, management and delivery. Sectors include retail, commercial, residential (private and social), education, elderly care, transport (air, bus & coach), tourism, landscape and urban infrastructure.Has worked closely with Birmingham School of Architecture as a deputy course director of MArch, year 5 head, unit lead, studio tutor and visiting critic for over 20 years on the Architecture, Landscape and Interior Design courses at both undergraduate and post graduate levels. Appeared as guest lecturer and visiting critic on urban design, architectural design and landscape design in multiple institutions in UK including Cardiff University and the Bartlett DPU at UCL and China. Unit tutor for Birmingham School of Architecture MArch environmental unit ERA, and formerly Unit XL and Scarcity. Included within the Birmingham School of Architecture’s top 50 most influential people as part of its centenary "Sphere of Influence" publication. Both faculty and overall winner of Birmingham City University Student Union Extramile Awards for teaching 2012.Ex MPhil/PhD Candidate at the Bartlett Development Planning Unit, UCL. Research focussed on how Chinese cultural micropractices are influenced by the urban aesthetic regime particularly in peri urban territories of county level cities.Founding Director of Choral Studio Ltd working closely in partnership with Urban Synthesis China on a design research based approach to ecologically, socially, culturally and economically sustainable urban development and regeneration.Industry Partner, consultant and co-coordinator of DPU summerlab programme in China.

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Birmingham City University

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Andy Hilton Work Experience Details
  • Birmingham City University
    Senior Lecturer
    Birmingham City University
    United Kingdom
  • Birmingham City University
    Senior Lecturer
    Birmingham City University Dec 2024 - Present
    Senior Lecturer in Interior Architecture and Design. Course Director for BA(Hons) Interior Architecture and Design. Responsible for course planning, module content preparation, management and teaching across the whole undergraduate course.
  • Birmingham City University
    Interim Course Director, Interior Architecture & Design
    Birmingham City University Sep 2024 - Present
    Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
  • Birmingham City University
    Lecturer In Architecture / M.Arch Y5 Leader/Vt
    Birmingham City University Sep 2005 - Present
    Visiting Tutor at both BA(hons) and MArch level Architecture along with Interior Design, Landscape and Urban Design Courses on occasion.From 2005 to 2009 was responsible for jointly running a MA design studio. From 2009 was a key member of the BA delivery team. Key tasks included assisting full time staff in the preparation of the final degree year comprehensive module brief, jointly running the final year module for over 70 students as a key studio tutor. Involvement in moderation and… Show more Visiting Tutor at both BA(hons) and MArch level Architecture along with Interior Design, Landscape and Urban Design Courses on occasion.From 2005 to 2009 was responsible for jointly running a MA design studio. From 2009 was a key member of the BA delivery team. Key tasks included assisting full time staff in the preparation of the final degree year comprehensive module brief, jointly running the final year module for over 70 students as a key studio tutor. Involvement in moderation and assessment for whole degree year. Setting and managing reading list and chairing group discussions and student presentations. Visiting critic for BA and MA course at all levels for both design and written submissions.In 2012 was nominated by students and subsequently was awarded Overall Winner for Quality Feedback in the BCUSU Extra Mile Teaching Awards2016-2019 Appointed Lecturer in Architecture and M.Arch year 5 leader and Deputy Course Director. Part of the team involved in the course rewrite and successful RIBA revalidation process. 2019- Visiting Tutor on MArch in particular ERA unit co-lead focussing on radical architectural and urban approaches to the challenges of climate change and holistic sustainability.Additional roles include regular visiting tutor on BA(Hons) Interior design. Show less
  • Choral Studio
    Director
    Choral Studio Sep 2015 - Present
    Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
    Architecture, urban design and landscape practice based in Birmingham, UK. Projects predominantly focussed in China. Specialising in sustainable urban development, public realm, tourism planning, urban regeneration and ecological urbanism. See Instagram account for details @choral.studio
  • Urban Synthesis Uk Ltd
    Director
    Urban Synthesis Uk Ltd Apr 2008 - Sep 2015
    Birmingham
    One of the 2 founding Directors, responsible for all aspects of design, project delivery and practice management. Established the company in 2008 which has now grown from 3 to 35 staff across 2 international sites. Successfully designed, managed and delivered sustainable and ecological projects in UK, Europe, Middle East and China. Focus on large scale Urban and Landscape planning, social housing, public realm, retail, education, private residential and tourist sector planning. The… Show more One of the 2 founding Directors, responsible for all aspects of design, project delivery and practice management. Established the company in 2008 which has now grown from 3 to 35 staff across 2 international sites. Successfully designed, managed and delivered sustainable and ecological projects in UK, Europe, Middle East and China. Focus on large scale Urban and Landscape planning, social housing, public realm, retail, education, private residential and tourist sector planning. The projects range in size and complexity from a single bench, through to the largest current project of 1000Ha. Andrew is the key director responsible for all aspects of project delivery including conceptual design, detailed design, project planning, global team management and site inspection. Additional responsibilities include, fee bids, project presentations, all aspects of practice management and business strategy. Urban Synthesis was founded upon the interrelation of key academic and pragmatic principles established between Andrew Hilton and Fellow director Professor Mohsen Aboutorabi.The practice places high priority upon designing unique and appropriate urban, landscape and architectural spaces which are fully and sustainably integrated into their socio-economic and cultural context at both a local and global level. Much of our work is focussed upon assisting local authorities with preparation of local planning guidance and area action plans for all types of rural, urban and sub-urban projects.The UK office is primarily responsible for the conceptual and strategic development of all projects, then we support and assist the local experts and consultants from our regional offices to develop the projects through to presentation to the clients by a combined team headed by the UK office. Show less
  • Nicol Thomas Architects
    Senior Architect
    Nicol Thomas Architects Nov 2007 - Oct 2008
    Birmingham, United Kingdom
    Senior Project Architect, primarily responsible for full design, management and delivery of architectural projects.
  • D5 Architects Llp
    Senior Architect
    D5 Architects Llp Oct 2000 - Oct 2007
    Senior Project Architect, primarily responsible for design and delivery of architectural projects.
  • Eaton Manning Wilson Architects
    Architectural Assistant
    Eaton Manning Wilson Architects Jan 1999 - Oct 2000
    Newcastle-Under-Lyme
    Architectural assistant, dogsbody and general grunt. Pre cad days... i miss rotrings and razorblades.
  • Self Employed
    Self Employed Architectural Designer
    Self Employed Mar 1998 - Dec 1998
    Anywhere The Work Was
    Design and draughtsman for a number of shopfitting, interior designs and other minor architectural projects. Working mostly on leisure and fitness centres in Ireland.
  • Hiltons Shops By Design Ltd
    Designer
    Hiltons Shops By Design Ltd Jan 1996 - Mar 1998
    Stoke-On-Trent, United Kingdom
    Company secretary, product designer, project manager and occasional site labourer for shopfittings, display units and interior design projects across the retail sector in UK and Ireland.

Andy Hilton Education Details

  • Birmingham School Of Architecture
    Birmingham School Of Architecture
    Commendation
  • The Bartlett Development Planning Unit, Ucl
    The Bartlett Development Planning Unit, Ucl
    Development Planning
  • Birmingham School Of Architecture
    Birmingham School Of Architecture
    Architecture
  • Birmingham School Of Architecture
    Birmingham School Of Architecture
    First Class

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Andy Hilton works for Birmingham City University

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Andy Hilton's current role is Senior Lecturer.

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Andy Hilton attended Birmingham School Of Architecture, The Bartlett Development Planning Unit, Ucl, Birmingham School Of Architecture, Birmingham School Of Architecture.

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Andy Hilton's colleagues are Lianne Potter, Lee Rollason, Christine Hill, Hassan Ali, Ben Appleby, Helen Yorke, Louise Rogers.

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