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.

Barrie maintains a key role in Ideation and Design, building upon his experience as a Founding Director, in delivering a consistent design quality that is the hallmark of the practice. His input to projects maintains the focus of the design narrative from inception to completion. Barrie has over 50 years’ experience in all aspects of design from architecture and urban design, to furniture and product design. Barrie shares the Australian Institute of Architects Gold Medal, awarded to the three Founding Directors in 1996.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.