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Architects Speaker Series

Peter Maddison – Maddison Architecture

2013 Contemporary Australian Architects Speaker Series

Published 2013
74 minutes

Wednesday 18 September 2013

Peter Maddison is an award-winning architect and director of Maddison Architects Pty Ltd, a practice he started in 1988. With over 25 years experience, his projects include a huge range of award-winning residential and commercial projects, including HIA Victorian Home of the Year 2009 and HIA Australian Home of the Year 2010.

An experienced architect who understands Australian architecture and our climate, culture and history, Peter took on the role of host of The LifeStyle Channel's Australian production of Grand Designs in August 2009. With the ability to express complicated architectural features in simple terms, Peter is also not afraid to speak his mind, and that honesty is very Australian.

Sole director and founding principal of Maddison Architects, Peter's experience commenced in 1978 as a student with Peter Crone & Associates. He subsequently worked with Morris & Pirotta Architects, Cocks & Carmichael Architects, and was a Partner with McIntyre Partnership Architects & Urban Planners, before founding his own practice.

Peter's focus on holistic design has led to the development of close relationships and to the creation of many successful and awarded projects. Projects include a huge range of residential and commercial work, many of which have received architectural awards.Peter regularly contributes to the profession's involvement with the Australian Institute of Architects Victorian Chapter, associated seminars, and guest lecturing at universities. He has also conducted a number of highly successful seminars and contributes to the profession's development.

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