Personal statement
Chithra joined the studio of Buttress as part of their senior management team in 2018 . She has gained a wealth of experience over the last 30 years in architectural practice. Her track record covers projects in both the private and public sectors, including retail, industrial, residential, office law & order and conservation.
Buttress Architects is B:Corps accredited and an award-winning design studio, in both Manchester and Leeds, working across the residential, heritage, education, hotel, ecclesiastical, arts, culture and community sectors.
Chithra leads the Community projects team and is responsible for coordinating and strengthening its social value initiatives and advocating for positive change.
Chithra is former National Chair of WiP and former Chair of the NW committee. She also sits on the RIBA National and Regional Councils, RIBA Journal editorial committee and co-chair of RIBA North West’s EDI Committee.