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Doug Southwell

Co-Managing Director

Doug’s exceptional skills in harnessing large project teams capable of managing the most complex projects, are founded on the breadth of experience he holds in both the public and private sectors.

Energised by large, multi-faceted projects, Doug has been involved in the delivery of a wide range of ventures, including hotels and hospitality projects, exhibition and civic facilities, and mixed use residential projects. He has also been entrusted to manage major capital works at the Sydney Opera House.

A Modernist at heart, Doug believes that if a plan is clear, concise and logical, the design will naturally follow. Doug’s work reflects this philosophy: using clear, simple lines, and a clarity in plan and materiality. Doug believes that key to good design is the fostering of a relationship with all those involved in the life of a project, from clients, consultants, end users and contractors alike.

In his role as an Architect and Co-Managing Director at Studio.SC, Doug strives to ensure all those involved in the delivery of Scott Carver’s commitments are integrated from the outset; in order to create value and opportunity for our clients.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Architecture (Honours), University of Technology, Sydney
  • Board of Architects Prize

Registration

  • NSW Architects Registration Board, Nominated Architect 7362
  • NSW Fair Trading, Registered Design Practitioner DEP0000818
  • NSW Fair Trading, Principal Design Practitioner PDP0000267
  • A+ Practice, Member 22975, Australian Institute of Architects

Awards

  • 2022 World Architecture Awards – Future Project Cultural Category Finalist – Australian War Memorial New Southern Entrance
  • 2022 PCA Australian Development of the Year and Master Planned Community – Wentworth Point Town Centre
  • 2022 Good Design Awards – Architectural Design Excellence, The Canopy, Lane Cove, in collaboration with Supermanoeuvre
  • 2021 UDIA Presidents Award and Affordable Housing, Ironbark Affordable Housing
  • 2021 National Trust of Australia Heritage Awards – Education and Interpretation, Sydney Opera House TIDE Project
  • 2019 UNESCO Cultural Heritage Award – New Design in a Cultural Context, Sydney Opera House Joan Sutherland Theatre
  • 2019 Australian Institute of Architects NSW Award – Small Project Category, Sydney Opera House Joan Sutherland Theatre
  • 2016 Australian Institute of Architects NSW Award – Public Architecture Commendation and Sustainable Award – Netball Central
  • 2015 Australian Institute of Architects NSW Award – Small Project Category, Sydney Opera House Recording Studio

Recent Projects

  • Public
  • Arts & Culture
Australian War Memorial Southern Entrance and Parade Ground
  • Public
  • Arts & Culture
Sydney Opera House TIDE
  • Public
  • Arts & Culture
Sydney Opera House Joan Sutherland Theatre Renewal
  • Living
  • Affordable Housing
Ironbark Apartments
  • Experiential
  • Retail
Oran Park Town Centre Retail
  • Experiential
  • Multi-Residential
  • Retail
  • Hotels
  • Mixed-Use
201 Elizabeth Street
  • Public
  • Transport & Infrastructure
Bennelong Bridge
  • Experiential
  • Hospitality
  • Retail
  • Sports & Recreation
  • Mixed-Use
The Canopy
  • Public
  • Sports & Recreation
Netball Central
  • Living
  • Retirement Living
  • Retail
Sage by Moran
  • Living
  • Multi-Residential
  • Retail
The Rathbone
  • Living
  • Multi-Residential
  • Retail
  • Mixed-Use
Spring Square
  • Experiential
  • Hotels
  • Hospitality
  • Branded Residences
  • Retail
Hotel Indigo 51 Albert Street