London-based S&P Architects have announced that director Chris Barr has passed away at the age of 53, following a short illness.

During his 26-year career with the company, Chris Barr worked on a number of iconic leisure and sports schemes - including Bracknell's Coral Reef and Tralee Waterworld, Ireland. Among his most recent projects was the renovation of the Royal Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh and the new swimming pool facilities at the University of Leeds.

He was also involved with the Butlins Vision 2000 scheme, which saw the revitalisation of the holiday company's facilities across three UK sites. Chris Barr is survived by his wife Jayne and children Ollie and Lucy.