Alex Daicos

Mobile : 0429 893 400

Home/Fax : 03 9404 2250

Email: alexdee96@hotmail.com

Address: 7 John Hunter Court, Mill Park Vic 3082

LinkedIn: "Alex Daicos"

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-daicos-521531a8/

Instagram: @alex_daicos @daicosdesigns @thedaicoscollection

Born and educated in Melbourne, I am a determined and motivated Graduate of Architecture and urban design with a breadth of interest and experience in different contexts. I want to make a career for myself in the Built Environment profession.

My journey into architecture and design stated during my high school VCE studies which fostered my passion and desire into studying both an Advanced Diploma of Building Design (2015-16) and a Bachelor of Built Environment (2017-18) at Melbourne Polytechnic. Following this a natural move into the Masters saw me continue my journey at Swinburne with a Masters of Architecture and Urban Design (2020-23) where I experienced a broader skill and context set in the areas of Urban Design, Healthcare Architecture, Fabrication, Computational Design and Multi-generational living through group work and research. Plus serving as a general and committee member on the Swinburne Architecture Students Association for most of my time there.

In addition, my passion and drive doesn’t end there. During my spare time, I enjoy spending time around the house and garden, collecting and researching items relating to Architecture and design as well as participating in events such as Open House Melbourne. As well as collecting Telephones and telecommunications items, a passion which has involved me in being a member of the Australian Historic Telephone Society (AHTS) and a volunteer at the National Communication Museum (NCM) in Hawthorn Victoria.

Education and Achievements

CO-Architecture

CO-Academy Bootcamp

2025

RMIT University 2024 Short Course - Revit Level 1

Swinburne University of Technology (Hawthorn) 2020-2023 Master Of Architecture and Urban Design

The University of Melbourne (Parkville) 2019 Master of Architecture

Melbourne Polytechnic (NMIT) (Epping Vic). 2017-2018 Bachelor of the Built Environment.

• Named Outstanding Higher Education Student of the year; School of Engineering Design and Construction at the 2019 Melbourne Polytechnic Graduation Ceremony for Outstanding Academic Achievement, skills and Abilities.

WorkSafe Victoria OH&S White Card, 2015-Present Construction Induction Registration No. 0005336637 01

Melbourne Polytechnic (NMIT) (Epping Vic). 2015-pending Certificate IV in Building and Construction (offered in tandem with the Advanced Diploma of Building DesignArchitectural)

Melbourne Polytechnic (NMIT) (Epping Vic). 2015-2016 Advanced Diploma of Building Design - (Architectural)

Templestowe College (TC). 2009-2014

• Successful completion of VCE (2014)

• Athletics, Swimming and Cross Country Carnivals - Various Third and First place ribbons in different events with sparodic District Event participation.

• (TIMSS) Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study test (2011)

• Successful completion of Year 9 and Year 9 Advanced Programs (2011)

• Academic Achievement Award for consistent effort during year 8 (2010)

• Art Show Merit Award for Qantas Boeing 747 Sculpture (2010)

Templestowe Valley Primary School (TVPS). 2002-2008

• Environmental Leader and Student Assistant (2007-08)

• Completion of Victorian Premier's Reading Challenge (2006, 07 & 08)

• UNSW ICAS Computer Skills Competition - Distinction: 2006, Participation: 2005, 07 & 08

Alex Daicos

Mobile : 0429 893 400

Home/Fax : 03 9404 2250

Email: alexdee96@hotmail.com

Address: 7 John Hunter Court, Mill Park Vic 3082

LinkedIn: "Alex Daicos" https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-daicos-521531a8/

Instagram: @alex_daicos @daicosdesigns @thedaicoscollection

Technical Skills - Software

• Archicad/Revit (BIM)

• AutoCAD/AutoCAD Architecture

• Rhino/Grasshopper

• Lumion

• 3ds Max

• SketchUp

• Adobe Creative Cloud: Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign

• Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Technical Skills - Generic

• Freehand Drawing

• Sketching

• Modelling

• Design Drawings

• Technical Documentation

• Town Planning

• History and Theory

• Industry Knowledge

• Product Knowledge

• Research

• Regulations - NCC, ResCode and Australian Standards

National Communication Museum, Hawthorn Vic

• Volunteer

Retail and Fast Food Workers Union (RAFFWU)

• General Member

2024-Present

• Completion of Organising for Power Course through Rosa Luxemburg Foundation 2024

Swinburne Architecture Students Association (SASA)

• General Member 2020-2024

• Committee Member - Events Manager 2021-2022

• Committee Member - Secretary 2022-2023

• Committee Member - President (Masters Programs) 2023-2024

Daicos Designs & Collection/Freelance

2021-Present Designer, Drafter, Researcher, Creator and Collector

Australian Institute of Architects (AIA), Vic Chapter

• Student Organised Network for Architecture (SONA); Student Member 2019-2024

• Emerging Architects and Graduates Network (EmAGN); Graduate Member 2024-present

Chemist Warehouse

2018-Present Pharmacy/Retail Assistant - Epping Vic and Fairfield Vic

Lyons Architects, Melbourne Victoria 2017 Work Experience Program

Templestowe College (TC)

• Phoenix House, Senior House Capitan (2014)

• Phoenix House, Junior House Capitan (2010-2011)

• Committee member, Design and Planning of the TC Performing Arts Centre (2013)

• First Aid Training: Apply First Aid (HLTFA311A), Provided by Allens Training Pty Ltd; Consisted of modules: (HLTFA211A) Perform CPR and (HLTFA211A) Provide Basic Emergency Life Support (2013)

• First Aid Training, Basic Emergency Life Support (HLTFA201A) (2011)

• Qualified Barista through Palace Cinemas as part of the Year 9 advanced program (2011)

Bunnings Warehouse, Northland Vic

• Year 9 Work Experience Program

Farm Hand on Family and Friend’s Property

2011

2010-2011

• Various Jobs, ranging from cleaning, moving heavy items and the procurement of crops.

Eltham World Harmonies

2010-2011 Volunteer

• Local Monthly Concert featuring Bollyesian, Indian, Indie pop and Jazz Vocalisations Melodies and rhythms, helped to prepare auditorium and the Serving of Food and Drink.

MWT Marketing/Retail Solutions, Thomastown Victoria

2010 Work experience

• Fabrication, Design and Production of Promotional & Marketing Materials, such as Brochure Holders and Product Displays.

Alex Daicos

Mobile : 0429 893 400

Home/Fax : 03 9404 2250

Email: alexdee96@hotmail.com

Address: 7 John Hunter Court, Mill Park Vic 3082

LinkedIn: "Alex Daicos" https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-daicos-521531a8/

Instagram: @alex_daicos @daicosdesigns @thedaicoscollection

Life Skills

• Leadership and Integrity

• Excellent Customer Service

• Strong Verbal, Visual and Written Communication

• Strong Knowledge

• Attention to Detail

• Motivated, Conscientious Articulate and Punctual

• Handy around the house with strong knowledge in DIY and Interior Design

Hobbies and Interests

• Gaming

• Technology and Electronics

• Arts, Media, Culture

• Politics, Law and Social Issues

• Business and Finance

• Sports such as Swimming, Cycling, Walking and Footy

• Photography

• DIY/Handyman Work and Gardening

• Arts, Crafts and Hobbying in Model Trains and Slot Cars

• Design and The Built Environment

• Transport, including vertical Transport

• Telephone Collecting

References - Other

Mr Andrew Zreczycki

Specilaist University Mentor, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn Vic; Email: andrewzr1234@gmail.com Mobile: 0436 378 888

Makayla Rizzo

Senior Employment Consultant & Community Engagement Specialist, Westgate Community Initiatives Group (WCIG), Epping Vic

Email: makaylar@wcig,org.au

Mobile: 0403 427 160

Tel: 03 9689 3437

Chemist Warehouse Fairfield 138 Station Street, Fairfield Vic. Tel: 03 9489 8936

Email: fairfield@chemistwarehouse.com.au

References - Architecture

Mr Peter Hogg

Head of Program, Senior Tutor/Lecturer, Bachelor of the Built Environment/Applied Architecture; Melbourne Polytechnic, Epping Vic. Director, pH Architects.

Email: PeterHogg@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au

Tel: 03 9269 1694

Mob: 0409 367 190

Professor Marcus White

Professor: Urban Design; School of Design and Architecture, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn Vic.

Director, Harrison and White Urban Design and Architecture; Carlton Vic.

Email: marcuswhite@swinburne.edu.au

Dr Ian Woodcock

Senior Lecturer in Urbanism & Program Director: Design/Urbanism/Urban & Regional Planning, The University of Sydney, Darlington NSW Email: ian.woodcock@sydney.edu.au

Mob: 0413 044 080

Kevin Mitchem

Co-Founder and Architect, CO-Architecture, Perth WA

Email: kmitchem@co-architecture.com Mob: 0420 208 454

Markus Jung

Course Director: Master of Architecture and Urban Design, Senior Lecturer in Architecture and Urban Design: School of Design and Architecture; Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn Vic.

Director, XPACE architecture + Urban Design; Cremorne Vic

Email: majung@swinburne.edu.au

Mob: 0421 067 940

Dr Norman Day

Director, Norman Day and Associates Architects and Planners; Melbourne Vic.

Email: mail@normanday.com

Tel: 03 9867 1891 Mob: 0418 556 658

Mr Julio Gugliotti

Teacher, Building Design at Melbourne Polytechnic Preston Vic.

Director, Julio Gugliotti and Associates Preston Vic.

Tel: 03 9269 1093

Email: Juliog-ace@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au