Luke’s expertise is rooted in the tectonics of complex systems, with a particular focus on the environmental and formal performance of building skins. He has worked extensively on projects that include a high level of prefabrication, as well as the direct-to-fabrication process. Prior to joining KDA he was Associate Director of Design for a façade contractor, overseeing a range of large-scale projects across the US from design development through to construction. He was also a Project Manager at SHoP, working on a variety of projects including the Barclays Arena and the Dean Street modular tower.

Luke brings extensive knowledge of multiple parametric software platforms to both the design process and construction rationalization. He is also a part-time lecturer at the USC School of Architecture and speaks regularly at universities in the Los Angeles area. He was co-chair of the Facades Plus conference in conjunction with Architect’s Newspaper from 2014 to 2015.

Originally from the United Kingdom, Luke has found the Southern California climate more conducive to hiking and camping, which he enjoys when he’s not at work. He studied in Oxford and Paris before attaining his Master of Architecture from Princeton.