Quick Works - Melbourne
Mar
27
Event Details
WHEN
6:00 pm AEDT
Thursday
27/03/2025
WHERE
Brickworks Design Studio Melbourne
People, Place, Personal, and Professional!
Join Brickworks for the very first edition of Quick Works, a high-energy evening where top architects, landscape architects, developers, and not-for-profits share their insights - quick, sharp, and to the point. Each speaker gets the mic for a short, snappy presentation - no rambling, just great ideas!
This time, we’re diving into four themes: People, Place, Personal, and Professional. Expect bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and plenty of inspiration.
Drinks, bites, and great conversation included.
This event will be hosted by Daniel Moore, Director of Open Creative Studio and the Executive Director of the Australian Institute of Architects Victorian Chapter.
This event is generously Sponsored by Bang & Olufsen.
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Albert Mo is known for his residential projects that explore new modes of design centered around sensory experiences.
In 2024, he launched his independent practice, AMoA, after 23 years of his previous firm.
Albert Mo is known for his residential projects that explore new modes of design centered around sensory experiences.
In 2024, he launched his independent practice, AMoA, after 23 years of his previous firm.
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Michael is a founding director of Architecture architecture. He has taught extensively both in Melbourne and abroad and was the founding Program Manager at the ANCB Metropolitan Laboratory in Berlin. He is chair of the University of Melbourne’s Architecture Advisory Board, serves on the AIA Victoria Awards Committee and was a founding member of Nightingale Housing.
He has written for architectural journals, served on several juries for the Victorian architecture awards program, and is a regular guide for Open House Melbourne. Michael is a co-author of Among Buildings, reflecting on significant Melbourne architecture through photography and poetry. His latest book collaboration, Paul Couch, Field Studies, is due for publication in May 2025.
Michael is a founding director of Architecture architecture. He has taught extensively both in Melbourne and abroad and was the founding Program Manager at the ANCB Metropolitan Laboratory in Berlin. He is chair of the University of Melbourne’s Architecture Advisory Board, serves on the AIA Victoria Awards Committee and was a founding member of Nightingale Housing.
He has written for architectural journals, served on several juries for the Victorian architecture awards program, and is a regular guide for Open House Melbourne. Michael is a co-author of Among Buildings, reflecting on significant Melbourne architecture through photography and poetry. His latest book collaboration, Paul Couch, Field Studies, is due for publication in May 2025.
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Nick is a founding director of Architecture architecture. He has taught architectural design in the Masters’ program at the University of Melbourne, served as a director of the Nightingale Village development, and has thrice served as a jury member in the Victorian architecture awards program.
Nick is a passionate father, weekend gardener and sometimes iron man. When he’s not at the drawing board or cross-training for a race, he can be found reading to the flowers or lovingly watering his children.
Nick is a founding director of Architecture architecture. He has taught architectural design in the Masters’ program at the University of Melbourne, served as a director of the Nightingale Village development, and has thrice served as a jury member in the Victorian architecture awards program.
Nick is a passionate father, weekend gardener and sometimes iron man. When he’s not at the drawing board or cross-training for a race, he can be found reading to the flowers or lovingly watering his children.
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Karen is the Owner and Principal of MA+Co, an architecture studio dedicated to creating thoughtful spaces for clients and the environment. Karen is passionate about the contribution architects can make to our society.
With over 30 years in the industry, she strives to use her experience and expertise to encourage change – navigating the relationship between place, people, and the built environment.
Karen is the Owner and Principal of MA+Co, an architecture studio dedicated to creating thoughtful spaces for clients and the environment. Karen is passionate about the contribution architects can make to our society.
With over 30 years in the industry, she strives to use her experience and expertise to encourage change – navigating the relationship between place, people, and the built environment.
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Michael McCormack is the Managing Director of Milieu. Co-founded in 2010 with the goal to create exceptional built environments driven by progressive urban design and exemplary architecture, Michael’s deep understanding of urban design and development underpins all Milieu projects.
Since establishing Milieu, Michael has been actively engaged in each project to ensure Milieu’s thoughtful, rigorous approach is upheld at every step. Beyond his work for Milieu, Michael is a passionate advocate for improved urban design, which he promotes through talks and panel discussions. He is also Deputy Chair and a member of the Board at the Centre for Contemporary Photography.
Michael McCormack is the Managing Director of Milieu. Co-founded in 2010 with the goal to create exceptional built environments driven by progressive urban design and exemplary architecture, Michael’s deep understanding of urban design and development underpins all Milieu projects.
Since establishing Milieu, Michael has been actively engaged in each project to ensure Milieu’s thoughtful, rigorous approach is upheld at every step. Beyond his work for Milieu, Michael is a passionate advocate for improved urban design, which he promotes through talks and panel discussions. He is also Deputy Chair and a member of the Board at the Centre for Contemporary Photography.
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OFFICE is a not-for-profit design and research practice based in Collingwood.
Their projects span the intersections of built form, research, discourse and education. OFFICE’s constitution ensures all projects are focused on producing positive social, cultural and environmental outcomes.
OFFICE is a not-for-profit design and research practice based in Collingwood.
Their projects span the intersections of built form, research, discourse and education. OFFICE’s constitution ensures all projects are focused on producing positive social, cultural and environmental outcomes.
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Michael Frazzetto specialises in mixed-use, commercial, and cultural projects, bringing his expertise in Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, and Architecture to Six Degrees’ major civic projects.
As the leader of the Business Development team, Michael drives major pitches and bids with focus and high energy. His passion for architecture is evident in his active contributions to the Melbourne Design Review Panel and his membership in the Australian Institute of Architects.
Michael Frazzetto specialises in mixed-use, commercial, and cultural projects, bringing his expertise in Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, and Architecture to Six Degrees’ major civic projects.
As the leader of the Business Development team, Michael drives major pitches and bids with focus and high energy. His passion for architecture is evident in his active contributions to the Melbourne Design Review Panel and his membership in the Australian Institute of Architects.
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An experienced architect, Beau brings an appreciation of the full architecture process and a bespoke approach to every project. A talented generalist, Beau enjoys the variety that architecture offers and has led multi-unit residential projects, mixed-use developments, high-end homes, leisure projects and work places.
His greatest strength lies in enjoying the full design and construction process, while building relationships to achieve the best results with an increasing focus on human-centred sustainable outcomes.
An experienced architect, Beau brings an appreciation of the full architecture process and a bespoke approach to every project. A talented generalist, Beau enjoys the variety that architecture offers and has led multi-unit residential projects, mixed-use developments, high-end homes, leisure projects and work places.
His greatest strength lies in enjoying the full design and construction process, while building relationships to achieve the best results with an increasing focus on human-centred sustainable outcomes.
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As a director at SSdH, Harrison’s diverse experience across varied environments is a key component in his thoughtful and considered approach.
He is interested in projects both big and small which aim to have a positive social impact both within the project and beyond into the wider community. He values design decisions that surmount tradition and the status quo, with each project seen as an opportunity to improve the quality of everyday life.
As a director at SSdH, Harrison’s diverse experience across varied environments is a key component in his thoughtful and considered approach.
He is interested in projects both big and small which aim to have a positive social impact both within the project and beyond into the wider community. He values design decisions that surmount tradition and the status quo, with each project seen as an opportunity to improve the quality of everyday life.
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As a director at SSdH, Jean-Marie is driven by an underlying impatience to continue learning while holding a belief in a considered design approach, creative solutions to unique and everyday problems and transparent communication.
Coming from a background in both furniture and architectural design Jean-Marie’s professional experience ranges from small scale interventions and residential alterations through to medium and large-scale public, multi-residential, community and recreational projects.
As a director at SSdH, Jean-Marie is driven by an underlying impatience to continue learning while holding a belief in a considered design approach, creative solutions to unique and everyday problems and transparent communication.
Coming from a background in both furniture and architectural design Jean-Marie’s professional experience ranges from small scale interventions and residential alterations through to medium and large-scale public, multi-residential, community and recreational projects.
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As a director of SSdH, Todd holds a broad range of experience across multiple building scales and complexities, bringing deft analytical, design and delivery capacity to all projects.
Todd values innovative design thinking, thoughtful material exploration, respect for contextual design and a keen interest in how design thinking can be brought to all stages of architectural projects big and small.
As a director of SSdH, Todd holds a broad range of experience across multiple building scales and complexities, bringing deft analytical, design and delivery capacity to all projects.
Todd values innovative design thinking, thoughtful material exploration, respect for contextual design and a keen interest in how design thinking can be brought to all stages of architectural projects big and small.
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Huw established his practice Wellard Architects in 2010.
Wellard Architects work across urban, coastal and rural environments throughout Australia. Huw draws inspiration from the natural environments he works within and strives to design buildings that sit comfortably in their context.
Huw established his practice Wellard Architects in 2010.
Wellard Architects work across urban, coastal and rural environments throughout Australia. Huw draws inspiration from the natural environments he works within and strives to design buildings that sit comfortably in their context.
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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.
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.
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