Hird, who has more than 25 years' experience in healthcare design and delivery, will be responsible for leading the practice's healthcare strategy across the UK and Ireland, delivering a growing portfolio of transformational healthcare projects.

He has worked on some highly prestigious projects, including Alder Hey Children's Hospital and Clatterbridge Cancer Hospital in Liverpool and The Paterson Laboratory Building at The Christie in Manchester.

In addition, he is also well-versed in delivering Masterplans for clients.

Hird is a co-opted executive board member of Architects for Health, a non-profit organisation that advocates for best practice in healthcare design.

He said: ‘As an established architectural practice, TODD have a wealth of inspirational healthcare designs. My goal is to build on that and continue to deliver exceptional healthcare projects for our clients.'

Andrew Murray, director at TODD Architects, added: ‘Matthew joining our team is another positive step for the practice, strengthening our offer to clients across all aspects of healthcare design.

‘His wealth of experience will no doubt build on the reputation we have established in recent years within the sector.'