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.
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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.
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​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.
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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.
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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.
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Architectural Graduate
2014 - 2015
Henry Architects
Melbourne​​​​
Detail design and documentation for private residential, municipal, childcare and complex hospitality projects up to $12m.
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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.​
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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.
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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.
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Regional Tourism Investment Fund Project
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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.
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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.​
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Project Architect
Documenter, project manager, contract administrator, client liaison.
Ruby's House
Private residence
Malvern, VIC
Due 2026
$3.5m
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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.
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Winner 2018 AIB Professional Excellence in Building Awards
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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.
