Double degrees in Architecture and Property and Construction laid the foundations for a professional career steeped in knowledge of commercial construction systems, and expertise in delivering buildings where design excellence and commercial success go hand in hand.
Integrity infuses everything James does, who works with clients and consultants across all phases including development of design and detailing, through to delivery. His approach is simply to be fair and use every opportunity to improve a project’s design.
“Part of producing the best possible drawings and documentation is being reasonable in their interpretation with the builder. It comes down to advocacy for the project and advocacy for design through that part of the design process which continues through into construction.”
As a project architect, he flourishes with the challenge of taking an arbitrary idea and translating it into a buildable design. His ultimate satisfaction is the execution of a building on site, and he’s particularly proud of the award winning Canada Hotel Redevelopment for student accommodation, the Community Hub at the Dock and the 55-storey MY80 apartment tower in Melbourne’s CBD.
VIC Architect Registration Number 16235, NSW Architect Registration Number DR16235