The project, initiated in 2022 with a planning proposal, encompasses four key components: residential units, retail spaces, medical facilities, and a supermarket. I joined the project in 2023 as the project architect during the Development Application Stage. Situated on a challenging L-shaped site, the project required innovative solutions to optimize space and functionality. My responsibilities included project coordination, documenting unit layouts, and overseeing service coordination. I also played a key role in the design and optimization of the basement layout, addressing complex site constraints and ensuring efficient use of space. Additionally, I collaborated closely with stakeholders, including engineers, consultants, and clients, to align the design with regulatory requirements and client expectations, delivering a cohesive and well-coordinated proposal.
The project, located in the heart of Macquarie Park on a 7,000 sqm site, consists of three residential buildings. I assumed the role of project architect in 2022, taking charge of the Development Application phase. My key responsibilities included project coordination, comprehensive documentation, and managing both the project and client relationships. Given the scale of the proposal, our team dedicated significant time and effort to address the Council’s Requests for Information (RFI) within the stipulated deadlines. My role was crucial in ensuring that all submissions were thorough and met regulatory requirements, contributing to the successful progression of the Development Application
This was my first Build-to-Rent (BTR) project, located on a 7,000 sqm site in Macquarie Park, comprising three residential buildings. I joined this project as the project architect in 2023, focusing on the Concept Design phase. While the client provided a preliminary unit layout, I led the feasibility and massing studies to optimize the form, unit mix, and maximize GFA. My responsibilities included feasbility study, desiging unit layout as well as directly reporting to the Associate Director.
The iconic Urban Forest project, which received approval from the Brisbane City Council, was a major achievement. I played a key role in both the tender process and subsequent modifications to the approved design. My efforts were focused on securing an additional storey for the building, enhancing its architectural and functional impact. This involved detailed design adjustments and coordination to ensure the modifications met all regulatory requirements and project goals
The project is situated in a picturesque location with direct access to the Bay. Key considerations included the lot size, flood zone, and a significant street tree. As the project lead from the Development Application (DA) stage, I was responsible for managing client and stakeholder relationships throughout the DA and S4.55 processes. My role also involved coordinating documentation and ensuring all regulatory requirements were met. The project was successfully lodged and approved, reflecting our effective management and attention to detail.
I worked on this project from 2021, and it is currently under Section 34 (S34) process. The site, located next to the famous Barrenjoey House, presented unique challenges and opportunities. I was involved from the concept design phase through to the submission of the Development Application. As the project lead, I managed client relationships, oversaw project coordination, and conducted thorough documentation reviews. Despite facing objections from neighbors and a negative stance from the council, I prepared a comprehensive package for the S34 process to address these issues and move the project forward.
The elegantly designed 6-unit apartment, completed in 2023, stands as a testament to careful planning and execution. I played a key role during the construction documentation phase, where I was responsible for developing detailed architectural drawings. My work involved meticulously incorporating consultants’ drawings into our plans, ensuring that all elements were seamlessly integrated and that the final design met both aesthetic and technical standards.
This beautifully designed dwelling, located on the waterfront, reflects the client’s unique taste and vision. I was deeply committed to developing a design that balanced aesthetic appeal with the client’s specific demands. My role encompassed the entire Development Application process, where I managed both the project and the client relationship independently. The design underwent several revisions, requiring extensive coordination to maintain the integrity of the original concept. Ultimately, the project was successfully approved, with the council’s Requests for Information (RFI) addressed effectively without significant changes to the design.
This competition involved designing a 30-storey mixed-use development in Chatswood as part of a new master plan. The site posed significant challenges due to its small size, requiring a careful approach to accommodate a four-unit floor plate per level. My primary role was to conduct feasibility and massing studies for various design options, as well as prepare unit and parking layouts. Additionally, I ensured compliance with the Apartment Design Guide (ADG), Australian Standards, and the National Construction Code (NCC). I also contributed to the preparation of the design report, presenting our proposed solutions and design approach.
Main Task Software
- Concept Design
- Unit Layout Planning
- Parking Layout Planning
- Concept Drawing Preparation
- Design Report Preparation
- Concept Diagrams Preparation
- NCC / AS / ADG Compliance Check
- Revit
- Enscape
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
Project Detail
Year: 2023
Location: Chatswood NSW Australia
Type: Mixed-Use Development
Scale: 80 Units
Architect: Koichi Takada Architects
Client: Confidential
Status: Competition
Result: 2nd
9-11 BLAXLAND ROAD
Rhodes NSW
Task Description
This competition focused on designing a mixed-use development in Rhodes, with a brief to create a green building while maximizing retail space for street activation. My primary responsibilities included conducting feasibility and massing studies, as well as contributing to layout design. I concentrated particularly on the ground-level interface, ensuring that the design fostered a vibrant and engaging streetscape
This project was a particularly interesting competition, requiring us to fit two apartment blocks on a narrow site while preserving several significant street trees. The challenging design demanded innovative solutions. My primary role was to identify and address non-compliance issues within the massing and unit layouts. Additionally, I ensured the parking layout functioned seamlessly with the basement supermarket level above. I also prepared various diagrams and drawings for the final submission package, contributing to a comprehensive and well-documented proposal.
