John was born in Sydney and graduated from the University of Technology in 1997. He is a NSW Registered Architect (6697) with exceptional local experience in a broad range of project typologies.  Prior to BMA John worked at Candalepas Associates for almost 20 years and was variously promoted to Project Architect, Senior Associate and then Director of Projects, being instrumental in the design, approvals, documentation and delivery of numerous houses, multi-storeyresidential and commercial buildings.

John has worked across a broad range of building typologies andstages from conceptual master planning for projects up to $90million and on a 220 ha greenfield site in Batemans Bay, design competitions for City of Sydney, through to detailed project design and coordination for projects up to 18 storeys. He has engaged with all levels of local and state government in NSW, and participated in numerous community consultations in Sydney and regional areas.

During his time at Candalapas Associates he also designed and constructed his own house (The Almost House), which was subsequently published in numerous architecture and interior design journals and was awarded acommendation at the NSW Institute of Architects awards in 2009.

The following projects have been selected as examples of a broadrange of project typologies, scale and complexity. John was responsible foreach of these projects during his employment at Candalepas Associates.

-     61 York, Sydney - High Rise Commercial. Commendation (2008) - NSW Chapter AIA
-     Pindari, Wentworth Ave, Randwick - Mid-rise Residential. Commendation (2015) - NSW Chapter AIA
-     The Almost House (Private Commission). Commendation (2009) - NSW Chapter AIA
-     Prince St, Cronulla – Mid-rise Residential. Aaron Bolot Award (2013) - NSW Chapter AIA
-     Birchgrove House – Private Residence. Architecture Award (2014) - NSW Chapter AIA
-     Pelican St, Surry Hills – Mixed Use High Rise. Commendation (2015) - NSW Chapter AIA
-     AHL HQ at 478 George St, Sydney – High Rise. Commercial Architecture Award (2016) - NSW Chapter AIA  

John joined BMA in 2015 as Design Director and has driven the design trajectory at both strategic and detail level ever since. His passion and tireless commitment to achieving a great outcome in every circumstance has been integral to the evolution of the practice culture which is evident in the experience of all of our work.  He was instrumental in the design of the award winning Teracota (Commendation (2022) - NSW Chapter AIA) and Robinsons Run Commendation (2023) - NSW Country Division AIA).