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Aleksander Borek is Melbourne-based with extensive local and international architectural experience. His work in Indigenous engagement is reflected in the Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library and sits alongside a significant portfolio of mixed-use, civic, government and hospitality projects.
Bill Conrad was a gentleman of principle and great integrity, qualities that he brought to his large, Queensland-based architectural practice, Conrad and Gargett Architects.
Born in New Farm, Brisbane in 1930, Bill was the son of the prominent Brisbane architect, Arnold Henry Conrad (1887-1979), who was in partnership with Henry Atkinson at that time.
He grew up in Hamilton, in a residence designed by his father.
In 1952, alongside fellow architect Ronald Purssey, Bill received his RAAF ‘Wings' (awarded to pilots upon successful completion of their course) from AVM (Air Vice Marshal) George Jones at Archerfield while serving with the No. 23 (City of Brisbane) Squadron Citizen Air Force.
After graduating in Architecture from the University of Queensland, he subsequently joined his father's practice, then known as AH Conrad & TBF Gargett, in 1956.
He became a director of Conrad & Gargett Architects in 1965.
Following his father's retirement in 1974, and the death of Bren Gargett in 1975, Bill, together with Bren's son Peter, assumed second generation leadership of the practice.
During his tenure as Director and Chairman, Bill oversaw the growth of Conrad & Gargett to become one of Queensland's most notable practices, with a leading role in the field of health care facility design. The practice was also designing many of the early Brisbane commercial high-rise buildings, providing significant contributions to the CBD skylines of the 1960s, 70s & 80s. However, there were also turbulent periods of building industry booms and economic recessions through which he had to steer the firm.
Bill was a strong advocate of the collegiate approach to business, bringing both poise and a calm disposition to the often hectic pace of the building industry.
With his principal architectural interest being hospital and health care design, Bill undertook study tours to Europe and the UK in order to keep Conrad & Gargett at the forefront of international health planning design trends and developments. The practice designed many of Queensland's major hospital facilities throughout his time at the helm. He was significantly involved with the Royal Brisbane Hospital Block 7 and Gold Coast Hospital Vale Hamish Bill Conrad Tower Block projects during the 1970s.
Bill believed that technological innovation was a key to the practice's survival and oversaw the early introduction of computers and computer aided drafting in the early 1980s with Conrad and Gargett being an industry leader in this field.
In 1990, as Conrad & Gargett chairman, he presided over events celebrating the centenary of the practice founded by Atkinson in 1890. Conrad Gargett has recently merged with Architectus and continues to thrive to this day.
A project of eight years in the making, Hopper Joint opened in early 2024 positioning itself on creating a spirited environment for all who walk through the door. In an interview with Architecture & Design, Perera opens up about how this project was a direct homage to Sri Lanka.
Bridgeen Rocks, Principal - Clients + Growth, has put energy and passion into elevating our client experience over the last two years, working closely with our management team and sector leaders to achieve key goals across our markets.
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- Architecture & Design As the Digital Editor
Clémence Carayol has joined Architecture & Design as the Digital Editor and the new editor of the design publication's social media platforms.
GroupGSA has announced the appointment of Emily Gilfillan as principal to lead its Melbourne studio.
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- New Senior Interior Designer
Finally Bryson Millers, Principal and Group Director Delivery + Digital, has been integral to our commercial progress over the past five years, leading our complex merger with Conrad Gargett to help us become the fully integrated, united design force we are today.
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- Collectivity Talks Founder
Collectivity Talks founder Genevieve Brannigan sat down with Sally Evans, director of graphic design and product development at Nexus Designs to interrogate the role of biofabrication in design practice.
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- Associate
- Chairman
- Principal
- Woods Bagot 's Studio Chair at Auckland Studio
The Woods Bagot Global Studio welcomes Associate Principal Joe Murphy as its incoming Auckland Studio Chair, bringing new energy and expertise to the studio's local footprint.
Joe Murphy appointed Woods Bagot's Studio Chair at Auckland studio
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- APEC Registered Architect
APEC registered architect Kenneth Wong, who has over a decade of architectural practice across Melbourne, Shanghai, New York and Singapore, has been promoted to associate. He is highly proficient in his communication with clients and consultants while achieving project aspirations from both a design and commercial perspective.
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- Buchan Chief Strategy Officer
Buchan Chief Strategy Officer Laraine Sperling says the new hires underscore the practice's investment in sector expertise and transformative design.
GroupGSA director Lisa-Maree Carrigan says Gilfillan's appointment will help strengthen the practice's national and local presence in Victoria.
Lucy Russell-Slater, Principal - People Advisory + Learning, has been pivotal in developing our People strategy and has skilfully managed significant growth and change in the organisation.
Lynn Van Dievoort has international qualifications in architecture, urbanism and spatial design. She is a valued design leader at Buchan, working across mixed-use, multi-residential, seniors living and sports precinct design.
Malou Ellis has extensive design experience in retail, hospitality, multi-residential, commercial and mixed-use projects around the world. Based in Sydney, her focus includes growing Buchan's presence in Southeast Asia.
Scientia Professor Mat Santamouris has been awarded the prestigious 2024 PLEA Lifetime Award for ‘outstanding achievement in advancing the fields of architecture, urban planning, sustainability and resilience'.
Specialising in project management and delivery, McShanag brings 20 years of experience as a strategic and creative thinker to the role.
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- Director - Creative
- New Studio Director
Monique Franklin joins AJC Architects as new studio director in Sydney
AJC Architects announces the appointment of Monique Franklin as the new studio director - creative lead, interiors at their Sydney studio.
Nazeem Jummun joins Studio Nine Architects as new BIM manager
Jummun brings an impressive skillset and extensive experience leading BIM initiatives to his new role at Studio Nine Architects, significantly enhancing the studio's project delivery and technological capabilities.
Community architect Ngaio Chalmers, a co-design and adaptive reuse advocate and a member of the design industry's RAP RING, joins Dean Landy as a Partner in Retail/Mixed Use.
Rory Hunter, entrepreneur, founder, and CEO of multiple award-winning, sustainable property companies across Australia and South-East Asia, has launched MODEL - an innovative build-to-rent (BTR) development group that in his own words, "aims to revolutionise the industry by decarbonising the built form at scale, prioritising occupant wellness, and ensuring robust returns for investors."
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- Director of Graphic Design and Product Development at Nexus Designs
Scott Inverarity is based in Auckland and has almost 30 years of experience across sectors including commercial, retail, health, aged care and sports architecture. Inverarity is integral to Buchan's design collaboration on the Te Tōangaroa Auckland stadium proposal.
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- New CEO of Housing Australia
The Property Council of Australia has congratulated Scott Langford as the new CEO of Housing Australia. Read More
Stephanie Wan, an inclusive design specialist and part of Melbourne University's Designing Learning Spaces for Diversity, Inclusion and Participation pilot project, has become the third partner in CHC's award-winning Education team.
"Simon truly believed in Architecture with a capital "A" - making better places for anyone and everyone who would use them. He was an exceptionally skilled architect and led so many of the influential projects in our studio.
It is with great sadness that fjcstudio shares the passing of its former Principal, Simon Barr.
Woods Bagot announces the appointment of Sarah Kay to the position of CEO, marking the next step in the firm's journey towards total place design.