Simon Cochrane
About Simon Cochrane
Simon Cochrane is the Director of Design at Westfield and the Development Director at Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, with a rich history in architecture and urban design.
Company
Simon Cochrane is currently employed at Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, holding the position of Development Director in London, United Kingdom. He has been with the company since 2018. Additionally, he has had a long-standing career at Westfield, where he has served as Director of Design since 2003.
Title
Simon Cochrane holds the position of Director Of Design at Westfield and also serves as the Development Director at Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield. He has extensive experience in these roles, particularly managing large-scale development and design projects.
Education and Expertise
Simon Cochrane studied at the University of Westminster where he earned a Diploma in Architecture with Merit in Design, completing his studies in 1996. Prior to this, he received a Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) in Architecture & Urban Design from The University of Manchester in 1994. His early education culminated in achieving 3 A-Levels in Design, Physics, and Chemistry from St Olaves Grammar School in 1990.
Background
Simon Cochrane began his professional career as an Architect working at Various companies in London from 1997 to 2000. He then became an Architect at Westfield from 2000 to 2002, followed by his current long-standing role as the Director of Design since 2003. His advancements at Westfield and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield highlight his commitment to design and development in various urban projects.
Achievements
Simon Cochrane led the creative design for the £1.45bn Westfield Stratford City project. This project included a shopping centre, offices, hotels, and residential areas. He secured planning approvals and Agreements For Lease for major tenants like John Lewis, Marks & Spencer, VUE Cinemas, and Intercontinental Hotels Group. He has collaborated with renowned architects and designers including Frank Duffy and Ed Jones. His collaborations also extended to environmental experts like Dickon Robinson and officials from the Greater London Authority (GLA). Simon conducted feasibility studies in China, Brazil, and Europe, demonstrating his global reach and impact on urban development projects.