Ian McChesney works across the disciplines of art, design, and architecture.

He studied at Kingston University and the Royal College of Art. In 1995, he joined John McAslan + Partners, where he delivered projects for Thames & Hudson, the Museum of Zoology Cambridge and the Royal Academy of Music. In 2001, he opened his own studio.

His work has been commissioned by the UK’s most prominent landowners, architects, local authorities and developers. These include Chatsworth House, Argent, Derwent London, The Crown Estate, The National Trust, King’s Cross Partnership and the University of Plymouth.


Awards
Wood Awards, 2019, Gallery Bench
Design Week Award, 2016, Granary Square Benches
Marsh Award for Public Sculpture 2011 (Shortlisted)
Civic Trust Award, Preston, 2008
Civic Trust Award, Blackpool, 2005
V&A Architects Journal 40 under 40, 2005

Competitions
Rotating Windshelter Blackpool - RIBA Open Competition - Winner
Bandstand Durham - RIBA Invited Competition - Winner
Avenham Park Pavilion - RIBA Invited Competition - Winner
Middlesbrough A66 - RIBA Invited Competition - Winner
Bat & Ball Centre, RIBA Invited Competition - Shortlisted
Coca-Cola London 2012 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Pavilion - Shortlisted

Advisory Roles
Ian McChesney has held the following advisory roles:
Oxford Brookes University, External Examiner
Design Southeast, Design Review Panel member
Southwark Council, Design Review Panel member
Transport For London, Design Review Panel member

Selected Clients:
Argent King’s Cross
Chatsworth Estate
Crown Estate
Derwent London
Dulwich Estate
Durham City Council
Levis Europe
Metropolitan Police
Middlesbrough Council
Plymouth University
Preston City Council
Thames & Hudson