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Western Australia appoints new ‘highly credentialled’ government architect
Emma Williamson, architect and co-founder of The Fulcrum Agency, has been appointed Western Australia’s new government architect and chair of the state’s Design Review Panel.
PeopleCurtin University appoints new head of design and built environment
Curtin University has appointed professor SueAnne Ware as its new Head of School of Design and the Built Environment in the Faculty of Humanities.
PeopleRyan Russell elected next president of Design Institute of Australia
The Design Institute of Australia (DIA) has revealed Ryan Russell, co-founder and director of architecture and design firm Russell and George, has been appointed the role of chair and president.
PeopleWA government architect steps down
Western Australia’s first female government architect, Rebecca Moore, will be stepping down from the position.
PeopleHDR appoints new sustainability leader
HDR has appointed Simon Dormer as the new sustainability lead to reinforce the company’s commitment to sustainable design practices and delivery.
PeopleNew trio to head Spowers leadership team
Melbourne architecture and design studio Spowers has announced changes to its leadership team, with director Ros Magee moving into a consultancy role within the business.
PeopleJohn Wardle announces first Sydney-based partner
John Wardle Architects has appointed its first partner outside of Melbourne, with Jasmin Williamson announced its first Sydney-based partner.
PeoplePlus Architecture announces suite of promotions and appointments
Plus Architecture has announced a series of promotions and appointments across its Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane studios.
PeopleHassell senior associate relocates to Architectus
Troy King has been appointed the new principal of Architectus’ Brisbane studio.
PeopleWoods Bagot Shanghai principal returns to Australia
Woods Bagot principal Ian Png has returned home to join the practice’s Perth studio, following 12 years as principal for the company’s Shanghai-based office.
PeopleArchitectus bolsters its “city-shaping” vision with new appointment
Srategic planner Tim Moore joined the national urban design and planning team to bolster the studio’s reputation for delivering projects that build resilience and prepare cities for future growth.
PeopleBond University appoints head of architecture school
Professor Paul Loh has been appointed Head of the Abedian School of Architecture at Bond University.
PeopleGroup GSA announces a suite of recent promotions
Group GSA has announced a suite of new promotions within the global design practice, reflecting its continued growth and influence.
PeopleWoods Bagot announces two elevations in Australian studios
Two architects have risen the ranks in Woods Bagot’s Australian studios, with both promoted to principals this week.
PeopleVokes and Peters expands leadership with two new appointments
Brisbane-based architecture studio Vokes and Peters has announced the appointment of two new practice associates, signalling its growing reach in the national market.
PeopleMGS welcomes ‘next generation in leadership’
Melbourne-based MGS Architects has made a legion of staff appointments, with the promotion of two directors, a senior associate and seven new associates.
PeopleAPHA appoints new chief executive
This month, APHA announced the appointment of Alexia Lidas as the new chief executive officer, commencing 1 July
PeopleHassell appoints four new principals
Hassell has appointed four new principals across three of its Australian studios in Brisbane, Sydney and Perth.
PeopleInstitute welcomes new Victorian chapter president
David Wagner has been elected as the unopposed Victorian chapter president of the Australian Institute of Architects.
PeopleDesigninc welcomes new studio to the fold
Designinc has welcomed Trapp Architects to the Designinc fold as of 1 July, strengthening the group’s national presence.
PeopleMonash Architecture makes assortment of new staff appointments
Monash University’s school of architecture and design has announced a handful of new staff appointments to help shape the future direction of the school.
PeopleGray Puksand restructures and expands senior leadership team
Set to deliver more than $750 million in national projects in 2022 alone, Gray Puksand has restructured and grown its senior leadership team.
PeopleStudio Nine makes two appointments to senior leadership tier
Adelaide-based architecture and interior design firm Studio Nine has announced a new tier within its leadership team, elevating two of its designers to principal level.
PeopleHassell appoints global head of sustainability
Samantha Peart has been appointed Hassell’s global head of sustainability, working from the company’s headquarters in Melbourne.
PeopleNew Institute national president commences term
The Australian Institute of Architects has marked the commencement of Shannon Battisson as national president.
PeopleAJ+C welcomes new Sydney studio lead
Allen Jack and Cottier (AJ+C) Architects has appointed a new studio lead of design for its Sydney studio.
PeopleGray Puksand appoints Canberra partner
Gray Puksand has appointed Amanda Fyfe as Canberra partner in a bid to grow its presence in the ACT.
PeopleHassell’s first female partner makes move to Woods Bagot
Internationally recognized specialist in workplace design Kirsti Simpson has left Hassell after 26 years of service to lead Woods Bagot’s Brisbane studio.
PeopleJMP makes three Sydney appointments
John McAslan and Partners has expanded its operation through three recent company appointments within its Sydney studio.
PeopleScott Carver appoints permanent Melbourne team
Following the award of two recent Melbourne projects, Sydney-based Scott Carver Architects has decided to appoint a permanent Melbourne team.
PeopleBuchan designates two senior associates
The company has welcomed two new senior associates to its global design team in Sydney to meet the company’s changing built environment demands.
PeopleCarr makes two promotions within residential interiors team
Melbourne architecture and interior design studio Carr has made two new appointments to its leadership team.
PeopleCarter Williamson makes senior leadership appointments
Carter Williamson has made changes to its senior leadership team, with the addition of a new director, two senior associates and two associates.
PeopleNew chair for organisation promoting women in construction
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) has announced a new national chair for the organisation’s board.
PeopleGensler appoints design director for Sydney operation
Global architecture and design firm Gensler has appointed Ken McBryde as the design director of its Sydney operation.
PeopleArchitectus appoints new principal architect for education
Architectus has made a new addition to its leadership team with the appointment of Matthew Todd as principal architect for the practice’s education devision.
PeopleGabrielle Suhr promoted to SJB studio associate
SJB has announced that Gabrielle Suhr has been appointed to the role of studio associate in the firm’s Sydney office.
PeopleDan Hill appointed director of Melbourne School of Design
The University of Melbourne has announced the appointment of Dan Hill as director of the Melbourne School of Design.
PeopleGavin Kain joins Hames Sharley
Hames Sharley has appointed Gavin Kain as director and cross-portfolio design lead.
PeopleDesign Inc grows Melbourne leadership team
Darryl Suttie has been made a director at Design Inc and Helen Neill has been promoted to associate.
PeopleBureau Proberts announces raft of promotions
Brisbane-based practice Bureau Proberts has created five new senior roles and announced two promotions.
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