Frank Kalume

Frank re-joined FCBS in 2022, having completed his master's studies at the University of Bath with distinction, was awarded the MacGregor Smith Awards and was nominated for the 3D Reid Student Prize award.



Coming from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a country where the physical infrastructure has been devastated by war, Frank is driven by a passion and determination to build.



Before returning to university for his master's studies, he worked at FCBS. He was involved in a wide range of projects gaining experience in schools, libraries, higher education, student accommodation, masterplanning design projects and numerous competition entries.



Since re-joining FCBS, Frank has been involved in the delivery of the University of Sussex West Slope project, which will provide 1900 student rooms and mixed-use development. He has worked on it from concept design to planning to seeing it under construction and has contributed to the design and production of drawings throughout the different stages.

He has also recently completed his Part 3 studies at the University of Westminster and has qualified as an Architect.



Frank has also been involved with the Feilden Foundation volunteering designing schools across a few African countries as a way of giving back to the community.