Christopher Shaw

Christopher has over 30 years of experience in healthcare design, having founded Medical Architecture in 1991. He has been closely involved in the design of over 70 major hospitals worldwide and lead the design of various award-winning health projects. Christopher was Chair of Architects for Health until 2022, a forum for sharing best practice and innovation in healthcare design, both in the UK and internationally.

Now retired, Christopher works as a consultant to the practice, sharing the knowledge and insight he has amassed over many years as a thought leader in the field. Christopher’s approach to healthcare design values improved clinical outcomes and an enhanced human experience of treatment and care. He draws on experiential and evidence-based design to promote the delivery of beautiful buildings that are adaptable to the changing needs of society.