Stephen McCusker RIBA RIAS FHEA is currently Professional Studies Lead across the school and teaches on the the MArch/Part 2 PS3 unit. having previously worked across years within the school.
Appointed part-time as a Senior Lecturer at the Manchester School of Architecture he combines his research interests with his ongoing, external practise as an Architect-Director at Loop - an award-winning, Manchester-based practice - where he delivers value-led and community-centric projects. Loop operated as a co-operative for 12 years until it became part of the Plcae Capital Group in 2021 where it continues to contribute to works of social value across the UK.
Stephen's work and research largely focuses on co-operation, the co-operative movement and the re-appropriation of existing buildings for the social purposes or communti-led economies.
He has been a board member of the national regulator for architects, the Architects Registration Board, since 2019 where he also holds the portfolio for governance.
As an experienced ARB prescribed examiner, Part 3 examiner, year leader and teacher of Architecture & Design Thinking, Stephen continues to bringing his professional, academic and leadership expertise to the role; building on his knowledge of a broad range of project types ranging from furniture to museums and responsible material selection.