Architecture and interior design appointments in October 2024
Architecture and interior design appointments in October 2024
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OCULUS celebrates a new associate director, Studio Bright bolsters its team, while major milestones are marked at multiple studios in this month’s round up of industry appointments.
OCULUS eyes new associate director
Cross-disciplinary design studio OCULUS entered October with a new associate director in Peta Miskovich. She joins fellow Australian associate directors Claire Martin, Keith Stead, Roger Jasprizza and Jack Qian, all of whom work alongside OCULUS director Bob Earl.
Since starting at OCULUS in 2015, Miskovich has worked in all three of its Australian studios. She currently divides her time between Sydney and Canberra, where she’s contributed to projects such as the ACT Gender Sensitive Urban Design Guidelines and the ACT Planning System Review and Reform.
“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed growing my career at OCULUS, and I look forward to continuing to deliver more sustainable and inclusive places with our creative team of landscape architects and urban designers,” she says.
Studio Bright promotes and expands its team
Melbourne architects and interior designers Studio Bright revealed some significant new positions in the practice.
Emily Watson is Studio Bright’s new director of architecture and Ryan de Winnaar is the director of practice. Meanwhile, Jaxon Webb, Maia Close, Rob Hillman and Laura McConaghy have all been named new associates.
“Something we are so proud of is our ability to continue to grow while retaining the same great team,” the studio said in an Instagram post. “We recognise that the quality of our work is directly affected by the quality of our team and their working environment.”
Contributing to the quality of this working environment is the beloved office pooch Betsy, who Studio Bright also announced has taken on the responsibility of the firm’s ‘Health and Wellbeing’.
AJC Architects appoints new leadership team
AJC Architects also unveiled a suite of internal promotions, including two new studio directors and a new studio lead, who they hope will strengthen AJC’s expertise across numerous sectors.
Vera Batalha and Lee Collard have been appointed studio directors. They come into their new roles with 11 and 13 years at AJC under their belts respectively.
“The appointments of Vera and Lee as Studio Directors highlight AJC’s commitment to nurturing talent and promoting leaders who are passionate about architecture and community,” AJC Director Brian Mariotti says.
Additionally, Fabiano Salmi, who has been with AJC for 12 years, has been promoted to studio lead in an effort to strengthen AJC’s sport and community architecture portfolio.
Hassell announces equity principals
Hassell announced the elevation of eight leaders to equity principals, seven of whom work in the Australian studios, reflecting their “deep commitment” to the practice. The newly appointed equity principals are Sophie Bond and Natalie Busch from the Perth studio; Dan Cox, Leanne Guy, Samantha Peart and Alix Smith in Melbourne; and Emily Moss in Sydney.
According to managing director Liz Westgarth, Hassell is “committed to the progression and development” of its employees.
“Equity represents a forward-looking opportunity for new leaders, reflecting our commitment to shaping the future of our practice,” she says. “It reinforces the potential for every team member to one day share in the ownership and success of Hassell.”
Fieldwork finds a new director
Fieldwork has welcomed Kelley Mackay as the new director of the Melbourne-based architecture practice. Formerly the director of projects at KTA and more recently serving as the design director at Finding Infinity, Mackay brings more than 20 years of experience in architecture and environmental design. Her extensive background encompasses more than 50 projects across civic, housing, and educational sectors in Australia and abroad.
She says she is excited to be working with the team, which includes Quino Holland, Hannah Jonasson and Ben Keck, to steer the growth and evolution of the practice.
“Having admired and respected Fieldwork from afar, and having now commenced my role as director, I’m so impressed with the high calibre of thinking, skill and dedication at every level,” she says.
A month of milestones
In addition to this swathe of industry movements, numerous design studios also celebrated significant milestones in October.
Among them were interior design studio Tom Mark Henry, which turned ten, design consultancy Büro North, which celebrated two decades, Sam Crawford Architects, which hit 25, and Peddle Thorp Architects, which announced it would be celebrating its 40th anniversary at Le Méridien Melbourne on 14 November. Meanwhile, Brisbane-based Wilson Architects notched up a whopping 140 years of design.
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