Born and trained in Australia, Nick came to the UK in 1997 having already worked for some of Australia's top practices. Once in the UK, he worked on a variety of projects developing his specialisms in complex geometry and lightweight steel structures, before joining Richard Rogers Partnership in 1999.In the seven years he worked at Richard Rogers, he worked on landmark buildings in the UK and around the world, becoming a senior designer and working on numerous award-winning schemes.In 2001, while still working at RRP, Nick and a colleague launched Blue Arc London, a boutique architectural studio. With Blue Arc, Nick undertook projects including Fifteen, Jamie Oliver's high-profile, award-winning restaurant, as well as residential projects and commercial fit-outs.Nick left RRP in 2004 in order to go freelance and moved to Barcelona, Spain, but continued to work closely with the practice, consulting for RRP and later with RSHP on projects including the Las Arenas bullring renovation in Barcelona, the World Trade Center in New York, and a high-end private residence in Singapore.Demand for Nick's services has been so great that he returned to London, and in January 2008 he launched Nick Hancock Design Studio, a small practice based in Dalston, enabling him to provide high-quality design solutions to a wider range of clients, both in the UK and internationally.Specialties: Design of leightweinght steel structuresResolution of complex geometyAdvanced structural detailingMasterplanningBuilding sevices co-ordination Component and product designProject and construction managmentEco design and sustainabilty