Alastair MacCallum

Founding Director : Alastair MacCallum

Registered Architect (All states & territories), B Arch (Hons), UNSW, AIA (Fellow)

Alastair is a registered Architect and Founding Director of AMC. He is deeply respected for his professionalism, leadership, energy and balance of skills which has seen AMC Architecture grow into one of Canberra’s most respected architectural practices, successfully delivering a broad range and scale of commissions in Canberra, regional NSW and indeed across Australia over the past 23 years. Alastair is seen as a strong voice for the property sector who has advocated effectively for aging in community, a more compact city, adaptive reuse, planning reform, housing choice and housing affordability, the importance of the Architecture profession to the built environment and the principles of social sustainability. He cares about Canberra and is proud of a city that is developing an enviable reputation as one of the World’s most liveable cities.

Alastair’s particular expertise lies in the areas of project initiation and feasibility analysis, brief development and design with a particular emphasis on retirement living, commercial, institutional, community based and residential projects. He has highly developed communication skills, a proven track record with the authority approvals process and a capacity for intuitive design solutions recognised with numerous industry awards including the AIA, PCA, MBA and HIA.

Awards:

  • 50 + AIA, MBA, PCA and HIA Awards
  • PCA People in Property Allan Wylucki Leadership Award, 2023
  • PCA Property Professional of the Year Award, 2000
  • PCA ACT Property Business of the Year Award, 2011
  • PCA Lend Lease Award for Australia’s Best Retirement Living Development – Monash Green for Goodwin 2015

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David Cook

Founding Director : David Cook

B Sc. (Arch), USyd, B Arch, USyd, B Const. Mgmt & Econ, UC

David is a Founding Director of AMC Architecture and a very experienced architect with highly developed skills in design development, documentation and construction from a large range of projects throughout Australia. In fulfilling roles as both architect and project manager, David offers diverse experience from project inception through to construction completion. His particular interest lies in the documentation and detailing of projects and the successful transformation of the design concept into the built form. He has completed a Bachelor of Construction Management & Economics to complement his considerable experience as an architect.

Awards:

  • 50 + AIA, MBA, PCA and HIA Awards
  • PCA ACT Property Business of the Year Award, 2011

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Dean McPherson

Director : Dean McPherson

Reg Architect (ACT, SA, NSW), B Arch, UC, B Environ. Design, UC Canberra, AIA

Dean is a talented architect and Director of AMC, offering clients highly developed skills in project management, design, documentation and construction stage services.  Capable of leading multidisciplinary teams for projects of substantial scale and complexity, Dean has experience across a large range of projects for both private sector and Government clients.  Dean is a team player with excellent communication skills, a good balance of design and documentation skills and a commitment to sustainable design principles reinforced by his honours thesis in ESD.  Joining AMC in 2007 and appointed as a Director in 2009, Dean is highly motivated and personable and his efforts are recognised by satisfied clients and return work.

As a member of the PCA ACT Planning & Residential Committee and an AIA ACT Chapter Councillor, Dean is actively involved in the property industry.

Awards:

  • 25 + AIA, MBA, PCA and HIA Awards
  • ACT AIA Professional of the Year, 2016

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Luke Stanton

Director : Luke Stanton

B App Sc (Environ Design), Interior Design

Luke is a talented Interior Designer and a Director of AMC, with significant experience in workplace, retail/hospitality, medical and residential design. He has been responsible for a wide range of government, commercial and institutional projects from conceptual design through to detailed documentation and delivery. People-focused with a collaborative approach, Luke has a proven track record of creating striking interior spaces while being cognisant of the commercial imperative.

Luke has been part of the AMC team from its inception in 2000.  Following a 3 year period working in London where he worked on a number of exciting and high-profile projects with Redbull & Sony BMG before returning to AMC in 2010, Luke was appointed as a Director in 2013.

Awards:

  • 25 + MBA Awards
  • MBA Awards 2018 Winner – Commercial Fitout, Refurbishment or Alteration – Less than $5m (Microsoft Fitout)
  • MBA Awards 2018 Winner Commercial Fitout, Refurbishment or Alteration – $1-5m (Vikings Club Erindale)
  • Canberra Region Tourism Awards 2017 (Winner) – “Visitor + Information Services” – Canberra & Region Visitors Centre, Regatta Point
  • MBA Awards 2013 Winner – Commercial Fitouts >$5m (Comcare Fitout)

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Hannah-Jean Cadan

Director, Operations : Hannah-Jean Cadan

Reg Architect (ACT), M Arch (UNSW), B Arch Studies (UNSW & Uni of Nottingham), M Bus. Admin (Curtin University), Cert IV - Access Consulting (Access Institute)

Hannah is a registered architect, qualified access consultant and a Director of AMC.  With a focus on business management, Hannah is actively engaged across every facet of AMC’s operations, encompassing financial management, human resources, marketing and business development.  With highly developed organisational and management skills and a systematic and methodical approach to design, project management, tender bid preparation and business administration, Hannah is able to draw upon a diverse set of skills and qualifications to balance the various demands of business management and project delivery.  Detail oriented and committed to maintaining a consistently high level of service with an appreciation for the commercial imperative, she is dedicated to delivering high quality professional services to our clients.  Joining AMC in 2012 as a Project Architect, Hannah was promoted to Practice Manager in 2015, became a company shareholder in 2019 and a Director of AMC in 2022.

Awards:

  • Chief Minister’s Challenge 2014 (Winner)
  • HIA/CSR ACT/Southern NSW Housing Awards 2021 Winner – Renovation/Addition up to $700k
  • MBA Awards 2018 Winner – Commercial Fitout, Refurbishment or Alteration – Less than $5m (Microsoft Fitout)
  • Canberra Region Tourism Awards 2017 (Winner) – “Visitor + Information Services” – Canberra & Region Visitors Centre, Regatta Point
  • MBA Awards 2013 Winner – Commercial Fitouts >$5m (Comcare Fitout)

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Craig Perrott

Director : Craig Perrott

Reg Architect (ACT), B Sc (Arch), University of Newcastle, B Arch (Hons), University of Newcastle

Committed to high quality design outcomes, Craig is a Director of AMC and a talented Architect with well-developed skills across all areas of architecture from design to delivery and a proven track record for achieving highly successful projects. Craig has a broad range of experience having worked in Australia and the UK on local and international projects. Craig played a key role in the design and delivery of the equestrian competition venue in Hong Kong for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Since joining the AMC Team in 2011, Craig has become a trusted and respected leader in the practice, contributing his broad range of skills and expertise with a number of significant projects.  Craig was appointed as a Director of AMC in 2023.

Awards:

  • 25 + AIA, MBA, PCA and HIA Awards
  • MBA Building Awards 2020 Winner – Commercial Building less than $5M (Brindabella Business Park Wellness Hub)
  • Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation & Excellence Awards 2020 Winner – ACT Development of the Year (Googong North Village, Googong)
  • AIA ACT Chapter Awards 2019 – Commendation Interior Architecture (Denman Village Supermarket, Denman Prospect)
  • MBA Building Awards 2018 Winner – Commercial Fitout, Refurbishment or Alteration ($1m-$5m) (Vikings Club Erindale Refurbishment, Wanniassaa
  • Canberra Region Tourism Awards 2017 Winner – Visitor Information Services (Canberra & Region Visitors Centre, Regatta Point)

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Jermaine Chau

Project Leader | Project Architect : Jermaine Chau

Reg Architect (NSW), B Design (Arch/Digital Media), USyd, M Arch, USyd, AIA

Jermaine is a Project Architect with extensive experience across residential and commercial sectors.  An advocate for a collaborative approach to the design and delivery of projects, and with an interest in environmentally sustainable design, Jermaine enjoys opportunities to foster excellent, mutually-trusting working relationships with clients, consultants and contractors alike.   Highly organised and committed to achieving high quality outcomes for clients, Jermaine is also passionate about mentoring and supporting young women in the profession.

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John Ramanu

Project Architect : John Ramanu

Reg Architect (ACT), M Arch, UC, B App. Sc. (Environ. Design), UC

John is a registered architect with extensive experience in masterplanning, educational and institutional design.  He has a proven capacity to develop compelling design concepts for projects ranging in scale and complexity for government and private sector clients.  John’s attention to detail and focus on quality management is complemented by his technical knowledge to deliver concise, clear and accurate project documentation and support projects into the construction phase.

Chloe Meagher

Project Leader | Senior Interior Designer : Chloe Meagher

B Int. Arch, UC

Chloe is a Project Leader and Senior Interior Designer committed to achieving high quality outcomes for clients. As a highly organised and dedicated professional, Chloe fosters excellent working relationships with all project stakeholders. With extensive experience in workplace, retail, hospitality and retirement living projects and a passion for collaboration and the mentorship of junior team members, Chloe brings energy and enthusiasm to the curation of design concepts and delivering high quality project documentation. She has a natural appreciation for colour, composition and the design of meaningful spaces that are environmentally responsive and connect with people on a number of levels. With skills across design, documentation and construction, Chloe is an “all-rounder” dedicated to supporting the successful and timely delivery of a broad range of projects. Joining AMC as in 2016, Chloe was elevated to Project Leader in 2023.

Awards:

  • MBA Building Awards 2022 Winner – Special Purpose / Adaptable Commercial Construction Award (Goodwin Village, Farrer AMC)
  • MBA Building Awards 2020 Winner – Commercial Building less than $5M (Brindabella Business Park Wellness Hub)
  • AIA ACT Chapter Awards 2019 Commendation – Interior Architecture (Denman Village Supermarket, Denman Prospect)
  • MBA Building Awards 2018 WinnerCommercial Fitout, Refurbishment or Alteration (Less than $5m) (Microsoft Fitout, Barton)
  • MBA Building Awards 2016 Winner  Commercial Fitout, Refurbishment or Alteration ($1m-$5m) (Meyer Vandenberg Lawyers Fitout)

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Nicholas Sutherland

Project Architect : Nicholas Sutherland

David Anderson

Architectural Professional : David Anderson

Chris Moebus

Architectural Professional : Chris Moebus

Stephanie Lyndon

Architectural Professional : Stephanie Lyndon

Mathew Turton

Architectural Professional : Mathew Turton

David Chandra

Senior Draftsperson : David Chandra

Bianca Lewis-Barnes

Interior Designer : Bianca Lewis-Barnes

Anika Frolich

Interior Designer : Anika Frolich

Sarah Chatterton

Interior Designer : Sarah Chatterton

Jessica Lloyd

Office Administrator : Jessica Lloyd

Justin Galloway

Student of Architecture : Justin Galloway

Simeon Truter

Student of Architecture : Simeon Truter

MacKenzie Beets

Student of Architecture : MacKenzie Beets