Derek James Latham (born 12 July 1946) is a British architect, urban designer, master planner, landscape architect, and founder of Lathams, a Derby-based architectural and urban design practice.
Latham studied at the Leicester School of Architecture (now absorbed into De Montfort University) and began his career with Clifford Wearden Associates.
[1] Notable projects undertaken in his time at Lathams include The Victoria Quarter in Leeds for Prudential PM[2] and the Jewellery Business Centre in Birmingham Jewellery Quarter for HRH Prince of Wales.
He was also involved in establishing the Regional Project Design Review Panel, was a Yorkshire Forward Urban Renaissance Panel Member, and his work in conservation included spells with organisations including the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) and the Heritage Lottery Fund.
[3] Throughout his career he has been involved in a number of projects linked to the Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust,[4] and he currently serves as its Chairman.