Chris Romer-Lee is the co-founder of architecture practice Studio Octopi. Chris was swimming in Lake Zurich when the idea for re-introducing swimming in the Thames was conceived as Thames Baths. He’s been working on tidal pool restoration projects in Scotland, a seawater lido in Cumbria as well as on swim sites abroad. The Scotsman has named him ‘a global tidal pool expert’. Chris regularly appears on radio and TV to discuss outdoor swimming. Since 2013 Chris has spoken at TEDx KPMG, Centre for London Conference, Somerset House,V&A for London Design Festival and many more. Chris lives in London and swims every morning at the Serpentine in Hyde Park.