Qualifications

B. Arch (Hons), Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago.

Urban Design Minor, University of Montréal.

A.A.Arch (Hons) Broward College.

Registrations

NSW Arch Reg #8208.

ACT Arch Reg #2616.

VIC Arch Reg #19051.

QLD Arch Reg #5089.

WA Arch Reg #2980.

NT Arch Reg #AR1158.

SA Arch Reg #3540.

TAS Arch Reg #1209.

APEC #AU/00041.

Design Practitioner Registration DEP0001428.

Principal Design Practitioner Registration PDP0000485.

Current Affiliations

American Institute of Architects #38966139.

Royal British Institute of Architects #20033563.

Association of Consulting Architects ACA #2294.

Past Affiliations

Australian Institute of Architects MRAIA #55718.

Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.

Charles has been with CM+A since 2012 and was appointed Director in 2013.

He earned his professional degree in architecture from the Illinois Institute of Technology, in Chicago, an institution known for its technical expertise in the design and engineering of tall buildings and complex construction projects of all types and sizes. The school of architecture, founded by famous Bauhaus architect Mies van Der Rohe, is especially known for its contribution to the Chicago skyline and its “Less is More” modern design philosophy.

As the Nominated Executive Architect for CM+A, Charles has reviewed and improved hundreds of designs for builders and developers. He has also, as a result, developed a keen eye for identifying design risks and value management opportunities early in the process. So, his unique ability to manage technically challenging projects and to understand context and your business case all at once, has made him the ideal architect for the design and delivery of Mission Critical infrastructure projects such as Data Centres.

Relevant Experience

Working alongside builders and property professionals, Charles has acquired a unique understanding of the property development process and mitigation of its associated risks, which include: Political, Financial, Market, Execution, and Reputational risks.

As a designer, Charles strives to create spaces that are functional and timeless; spaces that inspire people to do great work, and think great ideas; spaces that not only meet your business case requirements, but that are also symbolic, making a profound statement about their occupants.

Recent projects have included

MICROSOFT DC (fast-track delivery)

SWITCHDIN Battery Testing Facility

Sydney Corporate Park DC High Voltage Upgrade

MAWSON Immersion Cooling Data Centre Concept

EQUINIX SY6-III-IV-V Data Centre Expansion, NSW

INTEGER IT PMQ1-2 Port Macquarie Data Centre

INTEGER IT PMQ1-1 Port Macquarie Data Centre

EQUINIX CA1-IB Canberra upgrade

FIRMUS LST-1 Tasmania Supercomputer DC Data Centre Offices & Prototype

FIRMUS LST-2-3-4-5 Immersion Cooling Data Centre & Research Centre

EQUINIX SY6-IIb-III Data Centre Expansion NSW

MICROSOFT 12 MW High Density Data Centre Expansion, Unanderra, NSW

EQUINIX 18MW Data Centre, VIC

Undisclosed Data Centre Research & Development

Undisclosed Data Centre Prototypes

RMS Relocation, Rozelle & Kirribilli

Sydney Trains Operation Centre

ENTERPRISE DATA CORP Business Recovery Centre

Norwest Business Park NSW

Rockdale Design Competition (residential)

Allied Mills gluten plant upgrade ($10M)

Fire Rescue NSW HQ D&C ($30M)

21-townhouse DA, Granville ($15M)

EQUINIX PE2-II

EQUINIX ME4-II-III-IV

EQUINIX SY7-II-III

EQUINIX SY6-IIa

KEPPEL Data Centre technical inspection

METRONODE High Density DC Prototypes

ENTERPRISE DATA CORP DC Brookhollow I-II

Rail Operation Centre Alexandria

Rail Operation Centre Sydenham

ENTERPRISE DATA CORP DC Chatswood

ENTERPRISE DATA CORP DC Norwest

300 Residential units in Waitara ($50M)

144 Residential high-rise in Hornsby ($20)

Harbord Public School ($20M)

Cronulla HS accessibility upgrade ($2M)

Leichhardt PS access. upgrade ($50K)

Mowbray HS D&C ($20)

Fire Rescue NSW HQD&C ($30M)

Elanora Country Club fitout ($10M)

Five designer houses, Spring Farm ($3M)

Allied Mills gluten plant upgrade ($10M)

19 townhouses, Ku-ring-gai ($10M) 

14-storey high-rise, St. Leonards($20M)

S96 & CC for 18 units, Strathfield ($9M)

21-townhouse DA, Granville ($15M)

Large Industrial DA, St Marys ($8M)

25 Luxury Resi., Northbridge($10M)

Industrial Site Remediation & DA, Newcastle ($20M)

DA for 21-unit residential, Manly

DA for 62-unit resi. Land Court, Sydney

Various design feasibilities