About me
I am an award-winning registered architect driven by a simple belief: good architecture improves lives, and it shouldn't have to be expensive. With roots in regional South Australia and experience as a jackaroo, I bring a practical, personal understanding of the bush to my work, and am passionate about delivering quality, architectural services to urban, coastal and regional communities.
Across my 25-year career - spanning boutique firms, builders, government, and 20+ years running my own practice - I have focused on maximising the absolute best design outcome for whatever budget my clients are comfortable spending.
My approach is uniquely informed by my time as Architect, Strategy for the City of Adelaide (2018–2021). Working in this complex local government space sharpened my skills in public space design, community benefit, value management, risk mitigation, environmental management, and sustainability, teaching me how to deliver high-stakes projects within strict parameters.
I view architecture as a highly collaborative, iterative puzzle. I bring patience, clear communication, and sharp critical thinking to every partnership, working closely with clients and teams to bring ambitious project typologies to life.
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Awards
Winner - 2010 AIA Residential Award, SA (Toorak Gardens Residence)
Winner - 2010 MBA Excellence Awards, SA (APS Display Home)
Winner - 2011 HIA Housing Awards (APS Display Home)
Winner - 2012 HIA Australian Display Home of the Year (APS Display Home)
Juror - RAIA Awards for Small Projects and Collaborative Works
Why work with a sole practitioner Architect?
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Direct Access to Senior Expertise: You will be working with me from the initial sketch to project completion. You will have my undivided attention, and I will be personally responsible for the success of your project.
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Personalised Relationships: You will have consistent communication with me, and I will take to the time to fully understand your project requirements.
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Lower Overheads and Better Value: I offer competitive fees as I am not funding a large practice with the associated overheads and administrative layers.
Why work with me?
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Proven Capability: 25+ years of success across private practice and government projects.
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Value-Driven Design: Maximising spatial and financial outcomes for your specific budget.
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Strategic Problem Solving: Expertise in risk, life-cycle sustainability, and complex site navigation.
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Collaborative Process: A patient, flexible, and communicative partner from concept to completion.
Experience
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Design Studies, University of Adelaide 1998
Bachelor of Architecture, University of Adelaide 2000
Memberships:
Architects Board of South Australia Registered Architect #2731
Australian Institute of Architects A+ Member #24260
Approved Supplier LGA Procurement Panel (Current)
Professional Employment Experience:
Woodhead International, Graduate Architect, Beijing, China
Flightpath Architects, Architect, Adelaide
Woods Bagot, Architect, Adelaide
Genworth Group, Principal Architect, Adelaide
City of Adelaide, Architect Strategy, Adelaide
Chris Dimond Architect, Director, Adelaide
Project Experience:
Residential
Multi-Residential
Defence Housing
Retail
Office and Commercial
Medical and Consulting Rooms
Heritage
Sustainable and Eco Projects
Warehousing
Rural Homesteads
Sporting and Community Facilities
Place Activation
Master Planning
Feasibility Studies
Design Policy