Qualifications
Master of Architecture (First Class Honours), (2012), Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University
Bachelor of Architecture, (2009) Deakin University
Affiliation
Australian Institute of Architects (AIA)
Registered Architect (ARBV)
Awards
Glenn Murcutt Student Prize 2013

James is instrumental in the practice’s design process. Gathering the conceptual strands of a project and shaping them into a compelling architectural proposition, he has talent for distilling the essence of complex ideas and communicating them in a visually engaging way to clients.

He is passionate in his advocacy for the integration of new technology in our design processes and promotes the rapid testing, iteration and prototyping of a project to find the right fit between form and function. As a mentor, James enjoys inspiring emerging architects in a practice culture that delights in connections between designing and making.

Architect // Open Creative Studio

Executive Director // Australian Institute of Architects Victorian Chapter

Daniel Moore is the Director of Open Creative Studio and the Executive Director of the Australian Institute of Architects Victorian Chapter. In recognition of his dedication to advancing the role of the architect in society, Daniel was awarded the 2022 Victorian and National Emerging Architect Prize.

Daniel has demonstrated excellence in founding Hearing Architecture, an EmAGN podcast that looks to educate the public on the role and importance of the architectural profession. He has been fundamental in leading and curating events for the Australian Institute of Architects, EmAGN and New Architects Melbourne.

Open Creative Studio offers “The Patron Model” as part of the core architectural services, which provides financial incentives to clients who achieve heightened sustainable outcomes in there projects.