PARTNERS
Ted Quinton B.Arch. (Hons), Registered Architect (REG NO 6880) Member RAIA
Alan SmuskowitzB.Arch, Registered SAIA
Ted Quinton obtained his architectural qualifications with Honours in 1997 from the University of NSW. He worked with one of Sydney’s leading domestic architects, prior to overseas work in the UK and Middle East
Alan Smuskowitz obtained his architectural qualifications in 1990 from the University of Witwatersrand, followed by a number of years working with one of South Africa’s highest profile architects, Jo Noero. Alan then ran his own practice for several years before immigrating to Australia in 2001.
Ted has broad experience as design and project architect across a range of built projects ranging in scale from domestic to large educational and commercial projects both in Australia and overseas. As Design Director, Ted is responsible for all the conceptual and design development of projects in the office and is closely involved during documentation and construction to ensure the continuation, resolution and fulfilment of the original design intent Ted also teaches 3rd year Design Studio at the University of NSW and undertaking several writings commissions for HOUSES magazine.
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Alan brings his broad experience with medium to large scale residential and commercial projects to the practice. He has worked at a range of project scales of including undertaking significant commercial and residential projects in fast developing areas of Sydney such as Rhodes and Sydney Olympic Park. Alan also has particular skills in initiating and facilitating developments, from initial client contact and feasibility sketches through to the development approval process. In addition his role has a focus on Business Development and Customer Relationship Management. Alan is currently registering as a Sustainability Assessor which will further expand his range and skills.
Harry Margalit B.Arch. MA PhD Aff.RAIA
Harry Margalit obtained his architectural qualifications in 1983, followed by a number of years in architectural practice in Cape Town, Sydney and Brisbane. In 2000 he returned to academia, graduating with a Master of Arts (2001) and a PhD in Australian Modernist architectural history in 1997. Harry continued his involvement in architecture alongside an academic career. His tenured teaching posts include the University of Newcastle and the University of Sydney as Senior Lecturer in Design in the Faculty of Architecture. He is currently Associate Professor and Program Head at the University of New South Wales. He is the author of over 30 books, articles and conference papers on contemporary and Modernist architecture. Harry has also been involved in architectural practice for over 20 years and has acted as a design consultant to a number of leading Sydney firms and associated architectural competitions.