Appointments

TWO NEW DIRECTORS, SEVERAL PROMOTIONS AT FENDER KATSALIDIS

Fender Katsalidis has appointed two new members to its Board of Directors, as well as seven internal promotions across its east coast studios.

The practice is intent on nurturing its next wave of design talent and hopes the bolstering of its leadership structure will aid in that process. Tanya Cox and Greta Thomas have been appointed non-executive directors, ensuring increased diversification of skills and backgrounds from professionals outside of the architectural sector.

The Fender Katsalidis board will soon restructure itself to ensure it has the appropriate size, skills and experience to deliver company strategy, while ensuring gender balance amongst both executive and non-executive Directors.

Envirotecture Announces Strategic Merger Along With A New Director

Sydney’s Envirotecture, led by Sustainability Awards judge Dick Clarke and Andy Marlow, has merged with Victoria’s Talina Edwards Architecture, to create what it calls a “partnership [that] will lead to greater impact and better outcomes.”

Edwards has gained recognition as an industry leader, known for her sustainable architecture and as a passionate advocate for building a better future. She has received many awards recognising her meaningful contributions to sustainability with her architectural projects, and for her advocacy roles as Board Director at Australian Passive House Association, Coordinator of Australian Architects Declare, and for the ArchiTeam Advocacy Committee.

A Trio Of Promotions For Turner

Turner has announced the addition of a new Director and two Associate Directors in a period of solid growth for the practice.

Shewanna Mendis has been elevated to the role of Director. An employee of the practice for more than 20 years, evolution is what excites the new Director the most for the future.

Mendis will now oversee the design development of Turner’s projects, ensuring smooth delivery for clientele while developing staff through training and mentoring.

Aniss Adler has been promoted to Associate Director and Head of Experiential Design, with Brian Fong joining Adler as a new Associate Director.

Adler is an experienced Art Director and Graphic Designer who joined Turner in 2018. She has built the entire Experiential Design department from the ground up. Fong holds more than 20 years of experience in the built environment, designing projects in Australia, China and the UK. Throughout his career, he has delivered major masterplanning, medium and high-density residential and mixed-use development projects.

Qian Becomes Principal Of Arcadia Melbourne Studio

Arcadia has bolstered its growing Melbourne studio, with the landscape architecture firm announcing Jack Qian has joined the garden city outpost as its new Principal.

Qian will assist current Principal Nelson Gomes in growing the studio, as well as delivering high-calibre projects.

Aurecon Establishes Specialist Team To Tackle Circular Economy

Aurecon has created a team of specialists to account for the demand for circular economy expertise in Australia and New Zealand, at a time when the engineering and design firm’s pipeline is set to quadruple in the next 18 months.

The team, comprising 15 circular economy experts, hold international experience in the sector working for the likes of Ikea and Veolia.

The experiences of team members in social enterprise and not-for-profit organisations puts them in good stead to work with a premier company in Aurecon. Kelly McClean cofounded Reuse Aotearoa to improve access to reusable packaging systems in New Zealand, Kunal Khanna recently delivered the All Living Things Environmental Film Festival live in India and online, while Bricout sits on the board of Circular Australia.

The team members are located in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth and Wellington in New Zealand.

Aurecon’s circular economy team is now involved in 18 projects spanning local and state governments, water utilities, resources, major infrastructure and renewable energy, including Rio Tinto, Sydney Water, City of Adelaide, Sustainability Victoria and Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency.

Frasers Property Australia Chief Executive, Anthony Boyd, has become the latest Director on the Board of the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA).

Adding to his commitments as a member of the Property Council of Australia’s Corporate Leaders Group and Champions of Change Coalition and Board Member of the Property Industry Foundation, Boyd will assist the GBCA in its aim of facilitating the sharing of knowledge, expertise and innovation between industry and Council.

Jury To Lay Down The Law As Dko Expands Nz Studio

DKO’s Auckland studio has appointed a new NZ Studio Director, Scott Jury and role elevations within the DKO New Zealand team.

Jury joins the DKO team with over 20 years’ experience in construction and architecture. After graduating from Auckland University with a 1st Class Honours degree, he founded Jurado Architects in 2006.

Since then, he has worked through comprehensive multi-residential and commercial projects with a determination to always provide a professional service and a drive for delivering projects of reputable quality.

Jury is a Member of the New Zealand Institute of Directors, as well as an accredited member of New Zealand Institute of Building.

WILLIAMS WILLING TO INCREASE ARCHITECTUS’ DEFENCE OUTPUT

Architectus has appointed Ralph Williams as its new National Sector Leader for Defence, who joins the practice with over two decades of design experience across defence and government planning, design, and construction projects.

Being named a Principal in conjunction with his new role in the defence sector, Williams will spearhead Architectus’ national growth within the sector by drawing on the firm’s cross-sector expertise in workplace, aviation, rail, science and research, education, urban planning, residential, and interiors.

Before moving to Architectus, Williams led a number of high-profile defence projects, including Air 5428 Pilot Training Systems, Victoria Barracks Redevelopment Melbourne and the Riverina Redevelopment Program.

Buchan Bolsters International Roster

Buchan has announced two new appointments in New Zealand, with both hires to work across all sectors for the practice and mentor emerging design talent.

Scott Inverarity joins the Auckland studio as a Senior Associate, whilst Christchurch welcomes Associate Crispin Schurr. The practice’s fluid structure will allow for the pair to work on projects across the world, with Buchan pairing the best teams with the ideal client, irrespective of location.

Inverarity holds 25 years of experience working across the commercial, industrial transport, retail, education, aged care, healthcare, hospitality, civic and heritage sectors.

Schurr has more than 30 years of experience working on projects within New Zealand and the United Kingdom across the commercial, education, civic and residential sectors. Previously working at Christchurch City Council, Schurr was involved in a number of award-winning projects including the Kohinga St Albans Community Centre.

Schurr will join the Buchan team tasked with designing the Australian Pavilion for Expo 2025 in Osaka. McEwan says Schurr will add allround strength and diversity to the studio and contribute to sector expansion.

BEVILACQUA BEGINS NEW ROLE FOR FRASERS PROPERTY, HOSKINS DOUBLES UP ROLE

Former General Manager of Real Utilities Paolo Bavilacqua will move to the company’s parent entity, Frasers Property Australia as the developer’s inaugural Group Head of Sustainability.

Bevilacqua will be based in Sydney and will deepen the developer’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) agenda, working alongside the leadership team and exploring strategic partnerships with external stakeholders.

Bevilacqua joined Frasers in 2011 as Sustainability Manager and was promoted to General Manager for Sustainability before his prior position as General Manager of Real Utilities, where he was responsible for delivering carbon neutral energy to a number of Frasers’ developments.

Hoskins will combine the role with being Frasers’ Chief Financial Officer, taking the carbon neutral energy business through its next growth phase.

Promotions At Sjb Sydney Recognise Future Leaders

SJB has announced several promotions at their Sydney studio, setting the firm on a strong growth path by recognising the individuals who are shaping the future of the practice.

Jacqueline Connor, Joel Sia, Tamara Kerr, Liam Williamsz and Noel Roche have been promoted as associates, while Rebecca Donoghue, David Maes and Stewart Cowan are the new senior associates at SJB Sydney.

With recent accolades at the National Architecture Awards including 52 Reservoir Street awarded The Harry Seidler Award for Commercial Architecture, Quay Quarter Lanes awarded The Walter Burley Griffin Award for Urban Design, and Newcastle East End highly commended for Urban Design as well as a swath of new competition wins, SJB’s growth remains stronger than ever.