John Deicke Email & Phone Number

Brisbane

In 1994, I founded Deicke Richards Architects with Peter Richards. The practice has, since its inception, used design to achieve social impact – working across ageing, cities, education and housing. I acted as Managing Partner until 2012, managing the practice’s finances while designing award-winning projects such as Murphy Schmidt Solicitors, Brisbane and Tufton Street, Bowen Hills. Today I lead Deicke Richards’ design for retirement living and aged care, working with not-for-profit, faith-based and for-profit providers on projects across Queensland and the country. I have a particular interest in how architects can help advance models of design, care and connection in retirement and aged care communities, and participate in related research and co-design.I also direct many of Deicke Richards’ education projects, contributing to master planning and collaborative design workshops then guiding school and university projects.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

In 1989, I returned to Brisbane and joined the offices of Goodsir Baker Wilde Architects. As Associate Director, I was instrumental in the preparation of master plans for St Stephen’s Private Hospital, Maryborough and Toowoomba Base Hospital, Toowoomba. During this period, I continued to broaden my experience in health with a focus on the design of various aged care facilities, including multi-unit housing for seniors and a residence for people living with dementia. While at Goodsir Baker Wilde Architects, I undertook an extensive European tour to examine the latest trends in day surgery and accommodation for people living with dementia. As part of this tour, I participated in the International Hospitals Federation Conference, London and engaged in international workshops on patient-focused care.

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Sar

I was seconded to Llewelyn Davies’ Hong Kong office in 1988 as Senior Design Architect on a new air cargo terminal at Kai Tak Airport – a complex $500 million project.

London, England, United Kingdom

I joined Llewelyn Davies in 1986, working in the London office where I developed expertise in health care planning and design. I contributed to major hospital and commercial projects such as the Clinical Pathology Building at St. Mary’s Hospital, London and offices for the London Stock Exchange.

Bachelor Of Architecture

Bachelor Of Design Studies