CHRIS SMILES is one of the world’s leading conceptual Architectural designers of large-scale venues. He co-founded Smartform Architecture in 2018 and has over 19 years experience in the design and delivery of award-winning major Sports & Entertainment Precincts, Transport Infrastructure and large-scale public assembly building projects in Europe and Australasia including the Adelaide Oval Redevelopment, Optus Stadium , Jeddah Sports Masterplan and currently the Marvel Stadium Redevelopment.

Chris is design-focussed and passionate about achieving sustainable outcomes. He believes that by listening and facilitating good collaborative teamwork the design process often leads to unique and unexpected solutions.

Chris is active with the academic institutions and has led MArch studio design units at University of Melbourne and Adelaide University and presented at various industry events in recent years.