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A people focused, research based interdisciplinary studio with expertise in architecture, heritage, interiors, urban planning, landscape architecture, ESD and research.- Worked on a range of institutional, residential, civic and cultural projects, significant to the city of Sydney, namely: Sydney University Faculty of Engineering Campus Transformational Project, Mumbai Container Skyscrapers Competition, Parraween Street Affordable Housing Redevelopment- 2014 ENVISION Student Partnership: BISI Affordable HabitatsCollaborative research and design of affordable habitats for student housing and independent living for the elderly. Research paper launch offered interaction and feedback to consultants of the project both academic and industry professionals within the field of housing.- Prepared and collated drawings and documentation for DA, DD and CC project phases reports- Liaised with clients and consultants and assisting in client and consultant meetings and request for information- Worked directly with senior architects and directors in a collaborative team environment as well as independently- Measure ups and documentation of existing buildings for alterations and additions projects- Sourced and researched material selections- Scheduled and organised large drawing issues and transmittals to consultants, builders and project managers- Collated and organised consultant and client correspondence- Image preparation and visualisation for project phases report, client and consultant presentations

Design For Social Impact: BEOutThere Projects: Senior Lecturer Ann Quinlan & Associate Professor Linda Corkery- Assisted with the collation and annotation of texts and resources to update knowledge of and access to the current literature on interdisciplinary learning models- 2013 Honours Year Thesis used as an analysis model for the proposed research

An international architectural practice known for sports stadia and exhibition centre design, offering expertise in architecture, planning, urban design and interior design.- Worked on a range of commercial, residential, civic and cultural projects, significant both to the city of Sydney and internationally, namely: Sydney Cricket Ground Northern Stand, Sydney Four Points Hotel, Putney Hill Apartments and Residences, Gosford Performing Arts Centre Competition- Prepared and collated drawings and documentation for DA, DD and CC project phases reports- Produced digital and physical 3D models- Liaised with clients and consultants and assisted in client and consultant meetings and request for information- Worked directly with senior architects and directors in a collaborative team environment as well as independently- Sourced and researched material and furniture/fixture selections- Scheduled and organised large drawing issues and transmittals to consultants, builders and project managers- Collated and organised consultant and client correspondence- Facilitated activities for work experience students