New BuildingsKey Staff Members
Alastair MacCallum – Director
Alastair has always had creative flair and an interest in design which led to him pursuing a degree in Architecture at the University of NSW for which he received honours. After graduating in 1991 Alastair moved to Canberra in the pursuit of employment opportunities and has never looked back. Prior to initiating AMC, Alastair was the Canberra Manager of Woods Bagot from 1997 – 2000 which proved an excellent training ground for the breadth of skills he has and continues to refine.
Alastair’ strengths are his intuition, design skills, communication skills. He has been responsible for innumerable award wining projects with the RAIA, MBA and HIA and was also the recipient of the PCA Young Property Professional of the Year Award in 2000.
Alastair’s most significant projects include:
- Aureus Apartments, Forrest
- RMC Duntroon Housing Development, Duntroon
- Goodwin Monash Lifestyle Village, Monash
- Equinox Business Park, Deakin
- Clinical Services Building, Deakin
- St Georges Anglican Life Centre, Pearce
- ABS Building, Belconnen
- Manuka Oval Redevelopment and Bradman Pavilion, Manuka
- WEH Stanner Building and Refurbishment of Old Canberra House, ANU
David Cook – Director
David has both a degree in architecture and a degree in Construction Management which in itself best describes the breadth of his interests and skill base. David enjoys taking a design concept and then putting a building together being highly cognisant of buildabilty, engineering services, delivery methodologies, appropriate construction documentation, programming and the construction process itself. David studied Architecture at the University of Sydney, working during the holiday periods on construction sites in Canberra which gave him good grounding in construction documentation. After graduating David worked with the Canberra office of Eggleston McDonald for 3 years before he joined Woods Bagot in 1998 where he was Office Practice Manager while delivering a number of significant projects.
David’s strengths are his capacity to rationalise, document and deliver projects. He is highly attuned to servicing his clients requirements.
David’s most significant projects include:
- AGSO Building Symonston
- Telstra Service Centre, Symonston
- APVMA Building, Symonston
- ACCC Fitouts, Canberra and Melbourne
- John James Clinical Services Building, Deakin
- Special Aircraft Facility and VIP Terminal, Fairbairn
- Amtech Estate Commercial Buildings
- Attorney Generals Department Fitouts, Melbourne Sydney Brisbane and Perth
Dean McPherson – Practice Manager
Dean is a highly enthusiastic and committed architect with excellent all-round skills in the design and delivery of a wide range of building projects. Dean graduated from the University of Canberra in 1999 with Honours and has built his career in Canberra. He was a strategic appointment to AMC in 2007 and acts as the Office Practice Manager being responsible for AMC’s quality systems, staff resourcing and training.
Dean’s strengths are broad including his ability to manage the design and sub-consultant team, his ability to document complex large scale projects, his extensive knowledge of ESD principles as an accredited Green Star Professional and the energy he brings to every project he works on.
Deans most significant projects include:
- Equinox Business Park, Deakin
- AIS Athletes Accommodation and Administration Facilities, Bruce
- Burgman College, ANU
- ABS Fitout, Belconnen
- ComSuper Fitout, Cameron Offices
- Skyplaza Apartments, Woden
- Regatta Point Tourist Information Centre, Civic
Kathie MacKay – Project Manager
Kathie joined AMC in 2008 because of the comfortable fit that existed between her broad skills and aspirations as a Project Manager and the sort of architectural practice that AMC strives to be. Kathie is a systematic, highly organised and capable professional who has a passion for servicing clients. She has taken the lead role in a number of complex and highly technical commonwealth projects including project management, brief formulation, client management, user consultation, consultant appointment, tender evaluation, contractor management and defects management. Kathie is a certified Practicing Project Manager and Green Star Accredited Professional. Recent projects include:
- ATO National Computer Upgrade Program – 10 sites in Victoria, NSW, ACT, Tasmania, WA and SA
- ATO National Lock and Cylinder Upgrade – 10 sites in NSW, ACT , SA, NT and WA
- ATO Jessie Centre, NSW L1,6 and 9 relocation and refurbishment, Parammatta
- Attorney Generals Department Fitout, Sydney
- Attorney Generals Department Fitout, Brisbane
- Attorney Generals Department Fitout, Perth
Bradford Pedley – Interior Designer
Brad is a talented interior designer who has been responsible for the design of a wide range of fitout projects in Canberra and interstate. Brad graduated from the University of Canberra in 2004 and joined Interiors Australia where he was exposed to a range of private and government interior design commissions. With a view to broadening his knowledge base and developing his construction knowledge and experience, he joined AMC in 2007. Brad is known for his original design concepts, his graphic design skills and for his committed professional approach to interior design.
Brads most significant projects include:
- KBR Fitout, Canberra Airport
- Parsons Brinckerhoff Fitout, Canberra City
- People Bank, Canberra City
- Equinox Business Park, Deakin
- Buggatti Fitout, Canberra City
- AFMA Fitout, Canberra City
- Australian Institute of Criminology, Griffith
- Attorney Generals Department, Sydney Brisbane and Perth
Bill Neate – Documentation Leader
Bill Neate is one of Canberra most experienced draftsmen with extensive construction knowledge and a proven capacity to document complex buildings. Bill is a highly committed professional with a genuine interest in achieving the best building possible and ensuring the engineering consultant team does the same. He is very interested in the design development process playing an active role in the refinement of design solutions and then preparing comprehensive construction documentation. Previously Bill had worked with Tom Keen Architect for some 14 years on some of Canberra largest projects. Apart from his ability to lead a documentation team Bill also offers mentoring to younger staff with an interest in developing their technical, construction and drafting knowledge.
Bills most significant projects include:
- Equinox Business Park, Deakin
- Times Square, Canberra City
- Manuka Plaza, Manuka
- The Forum Apartments, Canberra City
- 222 City Walk, Canberra City
- Phoenix Apartments, Braddon
Vernon Johnston – Project Architect
Vernon Johnston is a graduate architect with 10 years experience and a balance of communication, design and documentation skills well beyond his years. Vernon has worked for a number of smaller practices while studying part time before joining AMC in 2005 and since that time has proved himself to be a very important member of the team. Vernon brings experience in the design and documentation of commercial buildings, commercial fitout and residential buildings.
Vernon’s most recent projects include:
- New Building, Symonston
- ACCC Fitout, Melbourne and Adelaide
- APVMA Building and Fitout, Symonston
- Space the Apartments, Turner
- Woolworths Super Market, Giralang
- Bulky Goods, Greenway
- Jade Apartment Development, Turner
- Synergy Apartment Development, Turner
