Ben Wrigley is a Principal at SCB, providing design leadership for the firm’s west coast urban residential and mixed-use practice. Ben first joined SCB in 2004 as a project architect based in Chicago. In 2007, he moved to California to help start the firm’s San Francisco office. He was instrumental in the delivery of the firm’s first projects in the Bay Area, including One Rincon Hill and 360 Residences. Since then, Ben has played a critical role in the firm’s expansion into new regions. He was the lead designer of the award-winning Park Lane Ala Moana, Victoria Place, and Kalae Ward Village projects in Hawaii and has led the design for several notable projects in the greater Los Angeles area, including Times Mirror Square and 222 West 2nd Street in downtown LA, 1360 Vine Street in Hollywood, and Marina Shores in Long Beach.

Ben’s design approach is rooted in the unique locality of each project and the experience of place. His design concepts are driven by gaining a deeper understanding of the historical context of the site and city, along with an exploration of opportunities afforded by a building’s specific programmatic requirements. With an expertise in multi-family residential design, Ben is committed to producing beautiful, high-quality urban housing across all levels of affordability.

As design principal, Ben has fostered a design culture and work environment focused on creativity and collaboration, ensuring that all voices are heard during the design process. He believes that teaching and mentorship are vital in advancing the design profession and the firm’s continued success. He is an active member of the San Francisco chapter of ULI, a leader in the ULI NEXT cohort program, and a guest critic at several local universities. A native Briton, Ben is a graduate of De Montfort University in Leicester.