WOOD Architecture

Murray Wood is an architect with more than 35 years in the design and construction industry, receiving numerous awards in his own practice and as a team member of firms such as FJMT and Dawson Brown (now Casey Brown). Murray not only has extensive experience as an architect but was also a partner in a development and construction company for six years in the early 2000’s.

 

His experience covers a vast range of project types including low, medium and high density residential, commercial, civic, government, high security facilities, performing arts, conservation / heritage, sports facilities, aged care, interior design, furniture design, tourism, religious and education.

 

Skills and expertise cover all aspects of project work with budgets up to $600 million and ranging from initial brief analysis through to client handover. Skills also include project management, office management, construction and property development.

 

Murray values the significant role architects play in developing rich urban and architectural experiences. He is committed to achieving innovative design and deliver solutions that create spaces that have a positive influence on users and the environment.

 

Murray was elected to the Property Council of Australia – Hunter Chapter Committee in 2017, which represents a wide spread of expertise in both public and private sectors within the region’s industry. A key focus of the committee was to continue to implement the initiatives for the Lower Hunter reform agenda and the review of planning controls for major councils.

 

He has represented clients at the CTTT (now NCAT), local and district courts, provided expert evidence to NCAT and made formal submissions to the Building Professionals Board on behalf of Strata Committees.

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Professional Qualifications / Education

 

1998

Registered Architect – NSW ARBN 6320

Board of Architects NSW

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1997                

Bachelor of Architecture, University of Technology, Sydney

 

1984

Higher School Certificate, Matraville High School

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Professional background

 

2022

Juror for the Newcastle Architecture Awards

Australian Institute of Architects

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2017 – present   

Director, WOOD architecture p/l

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2017 – present   

Senior Project Manager and Architect, Maitland City Council Maitland

 

2017 – 2018      

Committee Member, Property Council of Australia - Hunter Chapter

 

2016 – present   

Chairperson, Strata Committee for the Mantra Aqua Resort, Nelson Bay

 

2015 – 2017      

Senior Associate, CKDS Architecture – Sydney / Central Coast / Newcastle

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2006 – 2015      

Senior Architect, FJMT (Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp), Sydney

 

2000 – 2006   

Director, MJW Architecture Pty Ltd.

 

2005 – 2006      

Principal Architect, NG Farah Design & Development, Sydney

 

1999 – 2005      

Director, Tectonic Developments Pty Ltd, Sydney

 

1999 – 2001      

Architect, Dawson Brown Architecture, Sydney

 

1997 – 1999      

Architect, Flower & Samios Architects Pty Ltd  Sydney, Australia

 

1996                

Architect, The Thomas Saunders Partnership Limited, London

 

1993 – 1996      

Architect, Flower & Samios Architects Pty Ltd, Sydney

 

1988 – 1992      

Assistant Architect, Dods and Zuccon Architects Pty Ltd (previously Espie Dods Architects) Sydney

 

1988                

Assistant Architect, Tony Corkill Architects Pty Ltd, Sydney

 

1987                

Assistant Architect, McConnell Smith & Johnson Architects, Sydney

 

1985 – 1986      

Assistant Architect, Flower and Coutts Architects, Sydney

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