Alan Kerr
About Alan Kerr
Alan Kerr is a Senior Landscape Architect at Arup in Bristol, United Kingdom, with extensive experience in landscape and seascape planning, and a focus on enhancing environmental conditions through large-scale infrastructure projects.
Company
Alan Kerr is currently working at Arup as a Senior Landscape Architect. He has been with Arup since 2019, based in Bristol, United Kingdom.
Title
Alan Kerr holds the title of Senior Landscape Architect. His career has involved leadership and specialized roles in various renowned organizations.
Education and Expertise
Alan Kerr studied at The University of Sheffield, where he achieved a Master of Landscape Architecture and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Landscape Architecture with Ecology. He also attended The College of Richard Collyer, earning 4 A Levels in Graphic Communications, Art and Design, Environmental Science, and Biology.
Professional Background
Throughout his career, Alan Kerr has worked at several notable organizations. Before joining Arup, he served as Principal Landscape Architect at Peter Brett Associates from 2018 to 2019. He also worked at LUC (Landuse Consultants) as a Landscape & Seascape Planner from 2013 to 2018 and at Nicholas Pearson Associates as a Chartered Landscape Architect from 2008 to 2013. Starting his career at Allen Scott Ltd. as a Landscape Architect from 2006 to 2007, he has held various key positions in the landscape architecture industry.
Areas of Interest
Alan Kerr has a keen interest in exploring how development can enhance and advance the baseline environmental condition beyond standard models of protection and conservation. He focuses on expanding landscape benefits of large-scale infrastructure projects like HS2, railways, motorways, ports, and airports. Additionally, he investigates the relationship between cities and their supporting rural environments, examining how the countryside influences urban character and its people. Kerr also explores the impact of marine, coastal, and offshore development on human experience and the environment.