David Sim, M. Arch, Architect SAR/MSA Director Gehl Architects M. Arch from Edinburgh College of Art, Scotland Lund University Sweden, Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen David Sim practices as an architect and urbanist throughout the World. He has also taught at architecture and design schools the world over, while his work at Lund University expanding and developing teaching methods has led to a number of pedagogical awards and distinctions. While at Lund, he researched and developed patterns for greater density and diversity in urban areas. This research has been successfully applied in urban design projects and competitions. His main area of work at Gehl Architects is master-planning and urban design, collaborating with other professionals in the planning and building process, applying Jan Gehl’s theories to large-scale projects. Recent Design Research Christchurch, New Zealand 2011 Advisor to Christchurch City Council on recovery plan for Central City Edinburgh City Centre 2010 Public Space - Public Life survey An Camas Mor, Scotland 2005-date Master planner for new settlement in Cairngorm National Park. Selected by Government as part of Scottish Sustainable Communities Initiative. Kävlinge, Sweden 2007-2010 Master-plan for new urban centre on brown field site. Cherrywood, Ireland 2004-2009 Master-plan for regional town centre