Chris Bam
Professional Architect, Founder Bam Architects
Pr.Arch, B.Arch.(UPE), MIArch
Chris Bam graduated from UPE in 1989 and gained international experience working in London. In 1992 he founded Bam Architects armed with a desk, a pager and a small ad for draughting services in the Cape Argus. The practice has since grown to be within the top 5% of architectural practices by revenue in South Africa. Chris has completed numerous executive education courses over the years, including two courses on running professional services firms from Harvard Business School. Chris manages a team of highly skilled architectural staff and oversees all aspects of the services the practice delivers. Chris has a broad skillset of building types including large office blocks, health care facilities & gyms, industrial, retail, and high-rise residential towers. The practice counts many of South Africa’s leading private and listed property developers amongst its clients. In his spare time Chris enjoys spending time with his wife and young son, adventure biking and collecting wine.