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Our Story
Czechowski Architecture is born out of extensive experience across multiple building typologies.
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Our comprehensive project capability includes;
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Residential & luxury residential
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Mid & High Rise Residential
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Hotel & Convention Centres
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Commercial
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Education
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Mixed-use developments
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Museums & public buildings
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Rail & bridge infrastructure
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Sporting venues and stadiums
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Master planning
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Product design
We revel in projects involving a high degree of technical and functional complexity. Our inquisitive approach and design rigour seeks the most elegant solution.
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Our strength in design and management are applied from concept design to delivery. Our collaborative approach, detailed design skill, technical expertise and flexible thinking contribute to exemplary urban realm and built form solutions.
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As a project & design leader, John has collaboratively designed, obtained planning approval, managed and delivered significant projects and has a demonstrated ability to coherently translate briefed requirements into award-winning built form.
Professional Experience
2018: Studio Director
Rob Mills Architecture & Interiors
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2017-2018: Associate
Architectus
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2015-2017: Senior Architect
Bates Smart
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2014-2015: Senior Architect
SJB Architects
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2007-2014: Associate
Cox Architecture
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2003-2007: Design Architect
Peddle Thorp
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1998-2003: Architect
Denton Corker Marshall
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1998
Ashton Raggat McDougall
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1996-1998
Denton Corker Marshall
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1992-1994: Graduate Architect
Henriquez & Partners (Canada)
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1991: Student Architect
Royal Canadian Academy - Santiago Calatrava
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1989-1990: Student Architect
Kuwabara Payne McKenna Blumberg (Canada)
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Awards
Japan National Stadium Competition – Cox Architecture
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2012 Second Prize International design competition
Platinum Sentral – Cox Architecture
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2012 The Edge – PAM Green Excellence Award
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2012 Best Green Office Development, Editor’s ---Choice Property Awards
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2013 International Green Apple Award for the Built Environment and Architectural Heritage
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2014 FIABCI International Prix d’Excellence – Sustainable Development
Webb Bridge, Melbourne – Denton Corker Marshall
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2005 National RAIA Commendation for Urban Design
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2005 Joseph Reed Urban Design Award
Anzac Hall, Australian War Memorial, Canberra – Denton Corker Marshall
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2005 RAIA Sir Zelman Cowen Award for Public Buildings
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2005 Canberra Medallion
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Monash University School of Art & Design – Denton Corker Marshall
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1999 Commendation in RAIA Sir Zelman Cowen Award for Public Buildings
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1999 RAIA Victorian State Award for New Institutional Buildings
Kitchener City Hall – Kuwabara Payne McKenna Blumberg
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1990 First Prize National design competition
Major Projects by Typology
Commercial
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360 Collins Street, Melbourne 2017
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Wesley Church Redevelopment 2013
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Platinum Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2011.
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Putrajaya Lot 2C2 2011
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SEROSP Commercial Development Feasibility 2004
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Tai Yip Building 2002
Residential
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Fawkner House, 146 Toorak Rd, South Yarra 2018
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30 Anderson Street, South Yarra 2018
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555 Collins Street, Melbourne 2017
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Collins House, 466 Collins Street, Melbourne 2016
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Capitol Grand, South Yarra 2016
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32 Flinders Street, Melbourne 2015
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Conservatory - 9-23 Mackenzie Street, Melbourne 2014
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250 LaTrobe Street Feasibility 2013
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Batu Feringgi, Penang Malaysia 2008
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Hilton on the Park, Melbourne 2003
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Sunshine 100, Beijing 2001
Hotel / Convention Centres
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Hotel Feasibility - 38 Claremont Street, South Yarra 2018
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Hyatt Centric – 9-27 Downie Street Melbourne 2018
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Crown Resort Sydney 2017
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Queensbridge Tower 2016
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Puteri Harbour Convention Centre, Iskandar Malaysia 2013
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Christchurch Convention Centre Feasibility 2013
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Westin Desaru Resort Hotel & Convention Centre, Johor Malaysia 2011
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Sheraton International Hotel, Port Moresby Feasibility 2008
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Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Expansion Feasibility 2007
Public
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Chinese Consulate Visa Facility, Melbourne 2003
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Anzac Hall, Australian War Memorial, Canberra 2001
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National Gallery of Australia Competition, Canberra 2001
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Federation Square Competition, Melbourne 2000
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National Gallery of Victoria Competition, Melbourne 1999
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Monash University School of Art and Design, Melbourne 1999
Sport
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Japan National Stadium Competition 2012
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MCG Great Southern Stand Redevelopment 2012
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World Cup Football Australia 2018-22 Bid 2008
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Yamuna Table Tennis Venue, 2010 Commonwealth Games, Delhi 2006
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Siri Fort Badminton and Squash Venue, 2010 Commonwealth Games, Delhi 2006
Transport / Infrastructure
Regional Rail Link, Melbourne 2011
Webb Bridge, Melbourne 2003
Nanning Gateway, Nanning China 2002
Masterplans
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Darul Hana Masterplan, Kuching Sarawak, Malaysia 2014
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Lot 61 Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2011
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Subang Jaya Civic Centre 2011
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Mount Buller Masterplan 2010
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Melbourne Olympic Park Redevelopment Masterplan 2008
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Excel Convention Centre Precinct, Royal Victoria Docks London 2008
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University of South Australia Masterplan 1999
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Mawson Lakes Mixed Use Precinct Masterplan, Adelaide 1999
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Mawson Lakes Town Centre Masterplan, Adelaide 1998
Product Design
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Alessi Presto Mocha Cup 2003
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Alessi Tea and Coffee Towers 2002
Significant Projects
Fawkner House, Melbourne, RMA
Studio Director Oversight for Design Development and Documentation for this 10 Unit premium luxury residential development in South Yarra. 2,800 m2. $20m
Hyatt Centric, 9-27 Downie Street Melbourne, Architectus
Project Lead for 280 key upper upscale urban hotel comprising 25 levels of guestrooms, function facilities, spa and Level 25 restaurant & bar. 24,000m2. $100m
555 Collins Street Melbourne, Bates Smart
Project Lead for 46 level residential development. 625 units comprised of 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments inclusive of penthouses and communal amenities. 50,000m2, $220m.
Collins House, 466 Collins Street Melbourne, Bates Smart
Project Lead for 57 Level luxury residential development. 263 units inclusive of penthouses and communal amenities on a site of 11.5m width. Construction system of modular Hickory HBS system. 37,000m2. $220m
360 Collins Street, Melbourne, Bates Smart
Project Lead for new commercial lobby and through site connection to retail activated north facing public plaza. New internal fitout of levels 02-14. Development of new Dexus lift lobby design standards across all assets. $65m.
Japan National Stadium Competition, Cox Architecture
Project Lead for International Design Competition for a New National Stadium to host the 2020 Olympic Games. Second Prize 300,000m2. $1.5b
Regional Rail Link, Cox Architecture
Reference Design lead for stations and activity centre master planning. Proponent design review and Tender assessment panel. $4.5b
Platinum Sentral, Cox Architecture
Design Architect for multiple award winning A Grade commercial & mixed use development at KL Sentral, Kuala Lumpur. Cutting edge ESD solutions developed to achieve Malaysia’s first ever Platinum Green Mark status. 90,000m2. $410m
Webb Bridge Melbourne, Denton Corker Marshall
Project Architect for award winning steel pedestrian bridge in Melbourne Docklands. $3.7m
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