Peter brings over 25 years of diverse architectural experience across residential, commercial, and civic projects, including educational facilities in both urban and regional settings. He has worked on a range of education projects, from primary and secondary schools to tertiary institutions.
In addition to his project work, Peter has tutored at UNSW for many years and previously served as Principal of his own practice. He has also managed numerous larger projects for various design firms. His extensive experience across different scales and typologies provides him with a deep knowledge base, enabling him to effectively manage architectural projects from inception through to construction.
I see architecture as both an artefact and a process and find great satisfaction in the interplay of these two aspects. As an artefact, architecture is influenced by, and should complement, its context – geographical, historical, cultural, technological. As a process, it is the reconciliation of numerous forces – aspirational, financial, statutory, and technical. I enjoy the collaboration required to produce inspirational and well-resolved architecture – involving and engaging stakeholder; colleagues and consultants in the often indirect journey from concept to completion.
Architecture suits my temperament. It provides opportunities for creativity throughout the design process – from broad planning to fine detailing. It also demands technical rigour – a balance between the statutory, financial and engineering. The result of our endeavours should be beautiful and useful. That synthesis can be inspirational.
