Dorset and Hampshire chartered architects practice, Williams Lester has appointed James Green as a director.

James, who 20 years' experience as an architect, joins Andrew Kenyon and Stephen Johnson on the board.

He is returning to Williams Lester after spending the past nine years in New Zealand, where he worked Jasmax Ltd as a senior project and associate architect, responsible for leading teams in the delivery of large and complex healthcare buildings.

James’ final years in New Zealand were dedicated to rebuilding the Burwood Hospital Campus in Christchurch following the devastation the 2011 earthquake.

He said:“I am honoured and excited by the opportunity to continue the growth of the already well-established and respected Williams Lester name. The company has a proud heritage in delivering successful building projects over the past 30 years and we have a tremendous future vision for the practice, which we are busy implementing.”

Over recent years Williams Lester has invested heavily in emerging BIM (Building Information Modelling) technology focusing on quality of service, creativity and innovation.

To coincide with it’s 30th anniversary year, Williams Lester will also be unveiling a new corporate brand identity in the coming months.