about me
Hello, my name is Sam. I am a British permanent resident of Australia, having been fortunate enough to live in Melbourne since 2013 and as a registered Victorian Architect since 2017.
My architectural career began in the UK and has since spanned multiple industry sectors in Australia, including hospitality, commercial, single and multi residential developments, aged care (including special care / dementia wards), alpine work, renovations and complex conversions. I work well both autonomously and as part of a team, with experience across all project stages and an aptitude for space planning, project delivery and contract administration.
I'm a father (two kids) and dog owner (two idiots) who spends most weekends exploring country Victoria with my family, reading, swimming, cooking, gaming, weightlifting and bushwalking. I'm a practicing Stoic with a love of sarcasm and an incredible music library.
I believe that we're here to do great things both inside and outside of work, and to be our best at either, we should give our best to both.
employment history
role:
notable responsibilities:
Associate Director
2021 - present
FRY
Melbourne
2IC, design and project management across all stages for private residential, hospitality and complex conversion / renovation projects. Writing fee proposals, invoicing, contract administration, client management, team and resource oversight, staff mentoring, Revit and office CAD standards, writing custom building contracts and proforma templates.
Senior Architect
2020 - 2021
Taylor Pressly Architects
Melbourne
Luxe residential design and documentation for single ($15m+) and multi-residential developments. Coordination of full architectural, structural and services BIM modelling, implementing new Revit standards.
Associate
2015 - 2020
Made Architects
Melbourne
Project management, documentation and contract administration for luxury aged care developments across South Australia and Victoria up to $30m. Staff management and 2IC for rebranding and relaunch of new studio.
Architectural Graduate
2014 - 2015
Henry Architects
Melbourne
Detail design and documentation for private residential, municipal, childcare and complex hospitality projects up to $12m.
Architectural Graduate
2013 - 2014
Finnis Architects
Melbourne
Documentation, consultant management and presentation design for single / multi-residential and commercial developments at a wide range of scales and locations across Australia.
Architect (UK)
2012 - 2013, 2010 - 2012
David Wood Architects
London
Design, documentation, project management and public consultation for single and multi-residential developments around South England up to $100m.
curriculum vitae
higher education
qualification:
Advanced Diploma in Professional Practice in Architecture PgDip.Arch
Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA North West)
2011-2012
Master of Architecture M.Arch
Northumbria University
2008-2010
Bachelor of Arts; Architectural Design and Management B.Arch
Northumbria University
2004-2007
accolades
Cemintel 9 Dots Design Award 2014 - winner
Professional category - "Block House"
RIBA Dissertation Medal 2009 - nominated
"Habitat 67: A Complex Story"
portfolio
key projects:
role:
Torquay Hotel
Hospitality
Torquay, VIC
Stage 1 Complete 2025
Stage 2 due 2026
$6.5m
Beer garden, pizza restaurant and music event venue.
Regional Tourism Investment Fund Project
Project Architect
Co-designer, documenter, project manager, contract administrator, client liaison.
Monarch
Private residence
Mount Buller, VIC
Completed 2024
$2.5m
Largest private residence on the Australian Alps, conversion from commercial buffet.
Project Architect
Co-designer, documenter, project manager, contract administrator, client liaison.
Kingswood Lodge
Aged care
Kingswood, SA
Completed 2017
$25m
100 bed aged care, Club Services & dementia care facility.
Heritage Listed building conversion, new build extension.
Project Architect
Documenter, project manager, contract administrator, client liaison.
Ruby's House
Private residence
Malvern, VIC
Due 2026
$3.5m
Project Architect
Co-designer, documenter, project manager, contract administrator, client liaison.
Burnside Lodge
Aged care
Burnside, SA
Completed 2019
$25m
113 bed aged care, Club Services & dementia care facility.
Winner 2018 AIB Professional Excellence in Building Awards
Project Architect
Documenter, project manager, contract administrator, client liaison.
Stiletto
Private residence
Brighton, VIC
Unbuilt 2023
$3.5m
Project Architect
Designer, documenter, project manager, client liaison.
The George Penthouse
Private residence
St Kilda, VIC
Unbuilt 2023
$3m
Double penthouse to heritage listed hotel.
Project Architect
Documenter, project manager, contract administrator, client liaison.
