CV
Employment / experience
2021 - Present:
Architect & Urban Strategist | Gehl Architects, Copenhagen
Key responsibilities:
‣ Street and public space design, urban and city strategy, geospatial analysis, community engagement
2020 - 2020:
Process Consultant | Henning Larsen, Copenhagen
Acted as a strategic consultant for Henning Larsen, as part of the Strategic Design & Entrepreneurship program at KADK/CBS. The multidisciplinary team consisted of architects, designers, business and communications specialists.
Key responsibilities:
‣ Development of a strategy for Henning Larsen’s “Design with Impact” vision
‣ Collaboration alongside ongoing architectural projects, as well as consultation with partners, senior architects and business developers
‣ External consultation with developers and competitors, as well as academics
2019 - 2020 :
Architectural Assistant | Anderson Architecture, Sydney
Key responsibilities:
‣ Detailed design and development of sustainable housing projects across NSW
‣ Technical construction and development application drawings
‣ Client meetings
‣ Scheduling and sustainable material research
Designer & Client Consultant | Smedetoften Youth Hub x KADK, Copenhagen
Established a collaborative partnership between the Smedetoften Youth Hub and KADK, as part of the Strategic Design & Entrepreneurship program at KADK/CBS.
Key responsibilities:
‣ Development of a 1:1 prototype for engaging youth in the public spaces of a gentrifying neighbourhood in Copenhagen
‣ Collaboration and fundraising with external suppliers, facilitating co-creation workshops and active engagement with the youth
Cooperative Research Centre for Low Carbon Living | UNSW
Events & Exhibition Coordinator, Research to Reality Conference
Key responsibilities:
‣ Liaised with key members of the research centre, industry partners and university staff
‣ Management and organisation of venue, catering, exhibition and speakers
2018 - 2019 :
Academic Tutor | UNSW
Sessional staff at UNSW, tutoring CODE2170 - Building Information Modelling. Key responsibilities:
‣ Feedback and verbal criticism given to 2nd Year undergraduate student projects and presentations
‣ Assisted with the conceptual and construction development of design studio schemes in Autodesk Revit
Architectural Intern | Lendager Group, Copenhagen
Assisting with various projects for the Architecture team alongside architects, engineers, urban planners and consultants. The role also involved close collaborations with the Lendager Upcycling and "The Circular Way" team, providing sustainable solutions in all stages of the design process.
Key responsibilities:
‣ Arkitektgruppen Domicile - conceptual and schematic design development of a multi-storey office building in Amager, Copenhagen. Also proposed strategies for reuse of existing structures, sustainable energy solutions and facade design
‣ Upcycled material analysis and implementation strategies for the Bella Centre, Copenhagen
Design & Build Team | ARKNAT 2018, Sweden
ArkNat is a two week intensive program where we invite 15 architecture students from all over Scandinavia to seminars, workshops and outdoor adventures in the High Coast of Sweden. The aim is to merge architecture and nature and during the festival we create pathways, hideouts and shelters that are later placed along the High Coast Trail for public use. The program is sponsored by Sweco Architects.
Key responsibilities:
‣ Schematic design and conceptual development of a floating tree shelter
‣ Detailed documentation and structural drawings, in collaboration with engineers from Sweco Group
‣ Prefabrication of structural and facade elements
‣ On site construction of "The Tree Cube" on Mt Körningsberget, Sweden
‣ Support the knowledge and understanding of Danish architect Jørn Utzon and the Utzon Design Principles.
MADE by the Opera House Representative 2018 | Sydney Opera House
The Multidisciplinary Australian Danish Exchange (MADE) Program promotes international and cross-disciplinary interaction between students of engineering, architecture and design (in the built environment). Five Australian students will form a multidisciplinary team to collaborate on a six- week project aligned with the Utzon Design Principles. The 2018 program is hosted by C.F. Møller Architects and the Utzon Centre.
Key responsibilities:
‣ Promote international and multidisciplinary interaction between students of architecture, engineering and design
‣ Foster cultural relationships between Denmark and Australia
‣ Support the knowledge and understanding of Danish architect Jørn Utzon and the Utzon Design Principles.
‣ Foster cultural relationships between Denmark and Australia
‣ Support the knowledge and understanding of Danish architect Jørn Utzon and the Utzon Design Principles.
2015 - 2018 :
Architectural and City Projects Assistant | Blacktown City Council
Assisting with architecture and urban design work for the City Architect and the City Projects team. Key projects/responsibilities:
‣ Blacktown International Sportspark M7 Marker/Landmark Building - Conceptual design development including site visits, materials and structural analysis for costing, 3D visualisation and presentation drawings, meetings with Blacktown Sportspark management
‣ Blacktown International Sportspark High Performance Centre - Schematic architectural design of Western Sydney Wanderers Amenities facility (including conceptual analysis, floor plans) and made amendments to proposed drawings by Peddle Thorp Architects
‣ Suseong-gu Global Culture Plaza, South Korea - Development of outdoor performance hall proposal, including public plaza and landscape design with the city architect, including 3D visualisation (sketchup model, fly-through animations, renders) and presentation drawings
‣ Mount Druitt Town Centre - Development of urban planning scheme for the city centre, including public plaza and landscape design with the city architect and landscape team, including site visits, 3D visualisation, materials and structural analysis for costing and presentation drawings
‣ Kevin Betts Stadium Upgrade, Mount Druitt - Development of design and documentation for costing, presentation drawings and 3D renders for architecture and design proposal
‣ Woodcroft Community Hub - Development of design and documentation for costing, presentation drawings and 3D renders for architecture and design proposal
‣ Whalan Reserve Amenities Building - 3D visualisation and rendering for costing, design development of proposal and amendments to consultants drawings
‣ Federation Forest Amenities Building - Stormwater harvesting pond design and developed presentation drawings of design intent for landscape, attended council meetings with consultants (GHD)
‣ Stanhope Tennis Centre - Attended site visits and consultations with AJC Architects, builders and project managers
2017 - 2018 :
Vice-President | UNSW Built Environment Student Association
Key responsibilities:
‣ Leadership and event organisation, including team co-ordination and delegation of tasks
‣ Engagement with faculty members and university administration
‣ Fundraising and advertising/merchandising of products
‣ Managed social media content and marketing events
‣ Regular communication and engagement with peers & teachers in order to improve the society's transparency
‣ Chairing weekly meetings
‣ Assisting the President in coordinating the activities and administration of the society
‣ Public speaking and conducting university-wide talks to promote the society to new Built Environment students
Secretary | UNSW Architecture Society
Key responsibilities:
‣ Event organisation, including team co-ordination and delegation of tasks
‣ Representative of the UNSW Architecture student body
‣ Regular communication and engagement with peers & teachers in order to improve the society's transparency
‣ Organising weekly meetings, agendas and recording meeting minutes
‣ Responsible for receiving and replying to correspondence on behalf of the club
Guest Critic | UNSW - Architectural Design Studio 4
Key responsibilities:
‣ Feedback and verbal criticism given to 2nd Year undergraduate student projects and presentations
‣ Assisted with the conceptual and construction development of design studio schemes
‣ Discussions with students in relation to precedents for art gallery design and structural detailing
Built Environment Student Ambassador | UNSW
Key responsibilities:
‣ Ambassadors assist in the development of workshops for high school students and assist academic staff.
‣ Role as a public speaker to students, teachers and parents about faculty programs, majors, courses, exchange, scholarship and co-op programs and extracurricular activities available.
‣ Ambassadors participate in the UNSW Open Day and Info Day by answering prospective students’ questions, and providing a general public relations role in promoting UNSW and the faculty.
SONA Representative | Australian Institute of Architects
SONA representatives exist to encourage a student studio culture, of critique and camaraderie. To intensify student’s university study and social experiences, providing opportunities for professional networking + career development.
2017 :
Guest Critic | Blacktown City Council - Youth Place-making Program
Key responsibilities:
‣ Assisted with the conceptual and construction development of UTS Masters students schemes for an urban intervention in Mount Druitt Town Centre
‣ Discussions with students and local youth in relation to urban design and place-making
‣ Verbal critique of student work as part of a judging panel
Peer Mentor | UNSW Built Environment Student Association
The principle aims of the BESA Peer Mentoring program are to assist first year students in their transition to University, and enhance the relationships between all students of the Built Environment Faculty.
2016 :
Exhibition Designer | UNSW Student Exhibition - Meeks Street Plaza
The exhibition at Meeks Street Plaza showcases local student work from UNSW Built Environment. Students in their second year of the Bachelor of Architectural Studies were engaged in an architectural design studio project that focused upon the relationship between art, architecture and landscape practices. They designed a hypothetical Experimental Art Foundation on the historic Waverton Coal Loader site in North Sydney.
Key responsibilities:
‣ Responsible for graphic and text layout of student work
‣ Curation of panels and arrangement on site
Design & Build Team - Cambodia | RAW Impact
UNSW students teamed up with professional architects from some of the leading architecture and engineering firms in Sydney to design and build a sustainable school building and energy project within a small remote village in Cambodia. The aim is to provide the means for education and improve the lives of the local people, and transfer the skills and knowledge needed to take advantage of the technologies.
Key responsibilities:
‣ Architectural design of a Kindergarten School in Krangaluah partnering with UNSW, AJC Architects, Cundall, BLP Architects and HDR Rice Daubney
‣ Part of the school construction team
‣ Worked on refurbishments of the Ko Ki Village Community Hub, fencing and vegetable gardens
2015 - 2016 :
Private Tutor | Lithgow High School
Tutor for High School Certificate (HSC) Advanced Mathematics, Mathematics Extension 1, Physics and Engineering Studies
2011 - 2012 :
Casual Sales Assistant | Leading Edge Electronics, Lithgow
Key responsibilities:
‣ Assisted with the conceptual and construction development of UTS Masters students schemes for an urban intervention in Mount Druitt Town Centre‣ Welcoming customers to the store and answering their queries
‣ Assessing customers needs and providing assistance and information on product features
‣ Processing POS (point of sale) purchases and handling returns
‣ Opening and closing the store for business
Achievements - School
Dux of Lithgow High School - Year 7, 8, 10, 11 and 12
LJ Hooker Award for Academic Excellence - 2014
Thales Award for Mathematics, Science and Technology - 2014
University of Newcastle Award for Academic Excellence - 2014
University of Notre Dame Award for Outstanding Achievement in Physics - 2014
Australian Defence Force Award for Leadership and Teamwork - 2014
Selected to attend the National Art School, Sydney - 2013
Participated in the Regional Virtual Opportunity Class (RVOC) Program - 2010
Participated in the Western Region iXtend program - 2008
Participated in the Tournament of Minds competition - 2007 to 2008
Participated in the Premiers Spelling Bee - 2007
Dux of Cooerwull Public School - Year 3, 4 and 5
Achievements - UNSW
RAIA NSW Chapter Award for Construction and Practice 2018
Awarded to the student with the highest aggregate mark in the areas of Construction and Practice in the Bachelor of Architecture Degree.
MADE by the Opera House - Multidisciplinary Australian Danish Exchange Scholarship 2018
Awarded to five Australian students from the Architecture, Engineering and Design disciplines to form a multidisciplinary team at C.F. Møller Architects, Denmark.
UNSW Built Environment Dean’s Award 2017
Awarded to the student with the highest mark amongst all undergraduate programs
Selected to attend the Seidler International Study Tour, Vienna
An intensive study of the urban typology of housing will be undertaken at the Technical University of Vienna. Students spend two weeks exploring the numerous sites of affordable social housing in Vienna.
Selected to attend the Seidler International Studio, Venice
Students from UNSW will work together on a design project with students from the host IUAV University of Venice - investigating Venice's historical planning system and specific aspects of urban morphology and urban typology.
UNSW Built Environment Undergraduate Scholar 2017
Awarded to the top 20 students in the UNSW Built Environment faculty based on academic performance
UNSW Goldstein College Outstanding Academic Achievement
Highest Weighted Average Mark for Semester 1, 2017
SuperStudio Design Competition 2016
3rd Place in New South Wales / ACT
Selected to attend the Workshop di Architettura Venezia 2016
Mentored by Canadian/African firm, MASS Design Group
UNSW Built Environment Undergraduate Scholar 2016
Awarded to the top 20 students in the UNSW Built Environment faculty based on academic performance
UNSW Semester 1 & 2 Dean’s Merit List 2015
Awarded to students who achieve a weighted average mark of 80
Winner - UNSW Blacktown Marker Competition 2015
Selected to work for Blacktown City Council
Finalist - UNSW/RAW Impact “Collaborative Future Cambodia” School Design Competition
Partnering with AJC Architects, BLP and HDR Rice Daubney
Education
The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Schools of Architecture, Design and Conservation (KADK): 2019 - 2021
MA Architecture (Strategic Design & Entrepreneurship)
University of New South Wales (UNSW): 2015 - 2018
Bachelor of Architectural Studies (Distinction)
Università Iuav di Venezia (IUAV): 2017
Urbanism, Seidler International Design Studio
Technische Universität Wien (TU Wien): 2017
Vienna Social Housing, Study Tour
Università Iuav di Venezia (IUAV): 2016
Workshop Architettura di Venezia
Lithgow High School: 2009 - 2014
Cooerwull Public School: 2003 - 2008
Qualifications / skills
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Revit
Sketchup
AutoCAD
Rhino
Lumion
Academic Results
Weighted Average Mark: 87.167 (High Distinction) out of 100
Semester 1 2017:
- Architectural Design Studio 5 - High Distinction
- Architectural Fabrication - High Distinction
- Introductory Italian 1 - High Distinction
Semester 2 2016:
- Architectural Design Studio 4 - High Distinction
- Architectural History & Theory 2 - Distinction
- Construction and Structures 2 - Credit
- Workshop Architettura di Venezia - High Distinction
Semester 1 2016:
- Architectural Design Studio 2 - High Distinction
- Arch Sci & Environment 2 - High Distinction
- Building Information Modelling - High Distinction
- Introduction to Astronomy - High Distinction
Semester 2 2015:
- Architectural Design Studio 2 - High Distinction
- Architectural History & Theory 1 - High Distinction
- Structures & Construction 1 - High Distinction
- Sustainable Energy in Dev. Countries - Distinction
Semester 1 2015:
- Enabling Skills & Research Practice - High Distinction
- Architectural Design Studio 1 - High Distinction
- Environment 1 - High Distinction
- Architectural Communications - High Distinction