Founding Director
John’s internationally recognised skills in the leadership and design of major cultural and civic buildings, is evidenced through the practice’s significant number of national and international awards. John is often invited to give lectures to students of architecture, professional institutes in Australia and abroad, and as a keynote speaker at industry events. He has made a considerable contribution to the advancement of architectural discourse in Australia. John served as Victorian Government Architect between 2006 and 2008 and is currently Chair of the Board at the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art.
Ideation + Design
As a Founding Director, Barrie has had a key role in delivering the consistent design quality that is the hallmark of the practice.
His input to projects has maintained the focus on the design narrative from inception to completion. Barrie shares the Australian Institute of Architects Gold Medal, awarded to the three Founding Directors in 1996.
Barrie continues as a key consultant to the practice.
Senior Director
Adrian is a key leader in the studio’s design cell, formulating design responses for the diverse range and scale of project types from art galleries and skyscrapers to urban precincts. Adrian has been an integral part of the significant growth and success of the practice over the past four decades. This has encompassed extensive international experience including 14 years in the London, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore studios. He is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Architects, serving as a National Councillor and on award juries and committees.
Senior Director
Neil leads the architecture and urban design for infrastructure and civic projects including rail, road, bridges, tunnels and city gateways. He has developed a strong appreciation of the diverse demands of these complex typologies and the stakeholders involved. Neil builds strong working relationships with often large, complex project teams and has established a reputation for collaborative work processes and innovative design solutions. Neil also plays a key role in the management of the practice.
Senior Director
Wojciech is a leader in the research, education and civic sectors, having developed a broad understanding of the complexities associated with these projects over the last three decades. He has managed major international projects from design through to documentation and construction, including the multi-award winning Manchester Civil Justice Centre and the Australian Embassy in Jakarta. Wojciech is committed to the development of the profession’s future architects through teaching assignments at Melbourne’s leading architecture faculties.
Director
Greg is the principal driving force behind the practices’ successful involvement in China over the past two decades, together with servicing Chinese clients entering the Australian market. With a deep understanding of both western and eastern cultures, Greg is able to translate and develop relevant solutions which are practical and innovative, irrespective of project location. Greg is an active participant in Australia/China business forums and events, a key supporter of the Melbourne Tianjin Sister City Program and a contributor to the Chinese community’s business, cultural and community life in Melbourne.
Director
Sonja is a leader in the delivery of research, education and civic projects. Her dual qualifications in architecture and project management, result in the successful coordination of design and documentation of complex projects, management of the project team and quality control. Sonja is a supportive mentor to the next generation of architects in the studio.
Director
Graham has been increasingly dedicated to the practice’s multi-residential and hospitality projects, such as the award-winning Penfolds Magill Estate. His extensive expertise in the student accommodation sector has enabled him to challenge the typical notion of student housing and engage local community, institutions and businesses, to create benefits for all stakeholders. An effective and astute communicator, Graham delivers commercially advantageous solutions at every stage of the project for our clients.
Managing Partner
Stephen studied architecture at the University of Edinburgh and began his career as an architect in the public sector working on a broad range of architectural projects – from prestigious British Embassies to practical Telephone Exchanges. Establishing Denton Corker Marshall’s London office in 1990, Stephen now acts as the Managing Partner of the UK practice, which includes studios in London and Manchester. He is responsible for the strategic direction of the practice, including supporting an increasing focus on issues relating to energy and carbon. Stephen is experienced in all aspects of the design process and project management on complex projects.
In addition to his design practice responsibilities, Stephen has contributed to professional journals, lectures at academic institutes and conferences and has acted as a judge on design award panels.
Partner
John studied architecture at Heriot-Watt University/Edinburgh College of Art in Edinburgh. In 1992, John joined Denton Corker Marshall in Hong Kong working on major commercial, hotel and residential projects as a Project Associate. Before returning to the UK in early 1997, he saw through to completion a US$45m mixed-use commercial development in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
John was the Project Associate for the Sanderson Hotel, London, Ian Schrager’s 150 room flagship in the Grade ll* Listed Sanderson Building. Here, in collaboration with Philippe Starck, DCM helped to create the first truly boutique hotel in London.
John was the Associate Director in charge of the prestigious £120m Manchester Civil Justice Centre, winner of the 2008 English Partnership Award for Sustainability and 28 other prestigious design awards including the RIBA National Award for Architecture and a nomination for the 2008 Stirling Prize.
Partner
Irwin joined Denton Corker Marshall in 2008 becoming a Partner in 2014. He is responsible for the management of the design office in Manchester and acts as the technical project lead on significant projects within the North West.
Irwin has considerable experience in the management and delivery of large scale and complex projects particularly those with specialised procurement routes. He has had extensive involvement as project leader on a wide range of building types including public buildings, residential, leisure, offices and hotels ranging in value from £5m to £75m. This experience is complemented with well-practiced methods in the running of projects for multi-stakeholder clients and reporting at key strategic review panels. These are skills developed through his role as a Technical Advisor to Her Majesty’s Court Service (now Ministry of Justice) for a number of years.
Director
Budiman leads the Denton Corker Marshall Jakarta studio with diverse experience and particular specialisation in hospitality projects including resorts, hotels and apartments. With a deep understanding of the Indonesian culture, his projects represent the beauty and richness of Indonesian tradition with a contemporary sensibility. Budiman is a leader in the evolution of sustainable design. He supports the profession through lecturing at some of the country’s leading universities and regularly presenting at industry events.
Associate Director
Senior Associate
Marcin joined Denton Corker Marshall’s Warsaw office in 2002 and moved to the Melbourne studio in 2008. With a strong focus on the design process, he has been heavily involved in the development and production of design concepts for commercial, residential and civic projects, in Australian and overseas. He is a forthright contributor to design discussions in the studio, demonstrating his commitment to high quality project outcomes. Marcin is a sessional tutor on the subject of high-rise commercial buildings at The University of Melbourne.
Senior Associate
Kei’s broad architectural knowledge make him an exceptional practitioner. His ability to contribute to all stages in the life of a project, has been fundamental to the success of many Denton Corker Marshall projects. With extensive technical skills and expertise, he has contributed to large-scale civic commissions such as the Australian Embassy Jakarta, and small-scale hospitality projects such as Hihou.
Senior Associate
James’ technical expertise in façade design result in the high-quality architectural outcomes synonymous with Denton Corker Marshall projects. With specialist experience in the external building fabric and detailed design solutions, James has been involved in key projects that contribute to the social fabric of Melbourne. He is an active collaborator, imparting his knowledge on the next generation of façade specialists.
Senior Associate
Brent is a key member of the practice’s infrastructure and urban design team with extensive experience in large-scale, complex projects. He thrives on developing a deep understanding of client needs and aspirations, and working collaboratively with key project stakeholders to deliver innovative and practical solutions. Brent is a supportive leader, committed to mentoring the practice’s future architects through continual learning.
Senior Associate
Senior Associate
Senior Associate
Senior Associate
Senior Associate
Associate
With 13 years international experience, Suada joined Denton Corker Marshall in 2016. She has worked on the practice’s design competitions, infrastructure and transport projects, and recent large scale projects such as Guoco Midtown in Singapore. She has extensive experience coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders and government agencies. Her keen eye for detail and visualisation skills assists in the communication of complex architectural ideas and supports the long-term success of our projects.
Associate
After studying in Kuala Lumpur and Liverpool Cheryl gained her Master of Architecture qualification from the University of Westminster. She joined Denton Corker Marshall in 2017 and was appointed as our newest Associate in 2021.
Cheryl is currently leading a team on the highly complex high-rise Art’otel project in Shoreditch which incorporates a hotel and amenities, co-working floors, and an art gallery located on a tight city centre site.
Associate
Joining the practice in 2017, Peter leads design technology for Denton Corker Marshall. He has driven the use of Revit on major projects across education, multi-residential, commercial, infrastructure and transport projects and managed and implemented redesigns of BIM strategy and practices for major architectural firms. As an RMIT Design Studio Leader for architectural technology, ESD and Revit for over nine years, Peter has a strong grounding and industry expertise in best practice design technology.
Associate
Peter studied architecture at the University of Westminster, London, and completed his professional experience at Denton Corker Marshall’s London office. Qualifying as an architect in 2010, he became an Associate of the practice in 2018.
Peter has in-depth knowledge and experience across a range of project scales and types. This extends from new build developments to upgrading, refurbishing and the regeneration of existing buildings. He is fully conversant with, and appreciates, the different challenges of working on existing building projects when compared to new-builds and he understands the divergent approaches that should be taken between the two.
Associate
Graham studied architecture at the University of the West of England. Qualifying as an Architect in 2012, he joined Denton Corker Marshall in 2013 and became an Associate of the practice in 2018.
Graham has been Project Architect for many of DCM’s recent residential schemes in North West England. He has worked on a wide range of national and international projects for various public and private clients. Many of these projects have been prestigious, highly complex and challenging, often with numerous stakeholders, but have always been executed to achieve a high standard of design and service.
Associate
Since joining Denton Corker Marshall in 2014, James has been involved in the practice’s key commercial projects in Australia and overseas. His broad architectural skills allow him to integrate project challenges and opportunities with the commercial interests of our clients. James is an avid photographer with a strong eye for detail and an ability to capture the essence of a project through the camera lens.
Associate
Blair is a key member of our educational and research team. His analytical problem-solving skills along with his team management ability see him as a significant contributor to a variety of projects. Blair has proven experience in the successful delivery of large-scale projects up to AUD 500M, applying his broad construction knowledge and documentation skills. He is an active member of our internal BIM team and thrives on the opportunity to deliver architecture that future occupants will enjoy.
Associate
Associate
Associate
Leading projects from concept to design development and completion, Paul is a passionate advocate for good design. He is relationship-focused and adept at creating strong affiliations within the complexities of large-scale projects with multiple stakeholders. Paul has experience across a diverse range of industry sectors and building types, most notably in the health and research sectors. He strives to deliver exceptional architecture and urban outcomes founded on design clarity, innovation and attention to detail. Before transitioning into the architecture profession, Paul was a viticulturalist and winemaker.
Associate
Associate