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Sydney Handled all aspects of running a small architectural practice of up to 6 employees. Scope of commissions ranging from educational. Institutional, corporate, residential and government. Client list includes PWD (NSW Govt), Federal Government, Environmental Impact Statements for submission to Local Councils. Nissan Motor Company, Historic Houses Trust, National Trust, Pamela Stephenson (private yacht, Bahamas) Interfaced with local planning, operating, finance, and legal organizations to meet local requirements and create positive relationship with community and civic leaders. Negotiated building documents and consultant contracts. Architect 1976- 2003 The Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limted Martin Place, Sydney Company architect for the CBC Bank until its merger with the National Bank in 2003. Responsible for the architectural alterations, additions and new buildings of the company's extensive portfolio of property nationally including all of their branches and residences

. Consultant with extensive experience in interior design practice allied to architectural interiors. Particular skills in conservation and supply of documentary based soft furnishings for historic restorations, particularly directed to federal, state, and local government bodies. Excellent background in period design, implementation, scheduling, and budgeting. Widely experienced in developing and implementing projects ranging from domestic, through to luxury yachts, hotel and apartment renovation programs both locally and overseas.

Architects and conservation consultants with specific skills in architectural interiors

Design, documentation and contract administration of varying projects.Specialist consultant in the restoration of historic interiors.

Principal architect for the Bank until its amalgamation with the National Australia Bank.