New South Wales’ State Design Review Panel has been expanded to include a pool of 100 design experts and advocates as the program is fully adopted, two years after the launch of the pilot program.
Managed by Government Architect NSW, the panel delivers independent design quality advice on projects undergoing assessment by the state government. It comprises 88 independent professionals in the areas of architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, Aboriginal and European culture and heritage and sustainability and 12 members drawn from a range of government departments to act as “state government design champions.”
“Iconic buildings and structures like the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge put Sydney on the map and it’s so important that we maintain design excellence with our new projects,” said planning minister Rob Stokes.
“The new State Design Review Panel will build on the great work of the pilot program launched in 2018, which guided the development of more than 100 public and private projects worth almost $9 billion.
“A survey of participants in the pilot program found the Panel provided greater certainty, stronger design outcomes and in many cases sped up the process. This panel, alongside the soon-to-be-released Design and Place SEPP, will ensure strong design principles are considered every step of the way.
NSW government architect Abbie Galvin said the expanded panel would play a vital role in ensuring good design as the government looks to encourage new building proejcts.
“The unprecedented investment in infrastructure and the government’s commitment to create greener places and great public spaces create an exciting climate for panel members to play a role,” she said.
“It’s fantastic to see such a diverse panel with a wide range of skills and expertise, including six Aboriginal design and cultural experts who will help ensure Aboriginal culture and heritage are integral to the design of places in NSW.”
The panel comprises:
- Adam Haddow
- Amanda Roberts
- Amanda Sturgeon
- Andrew Cortese
- Andrew Nimmo
- Angelo Candalepas
- Anita Panov
- Anna Chauvel
- Bianca Pineda
- Bill Tsakalos
- Carroll Go-Sam
- Catherine Chatburn
- Che Wall
- Chi Melhem
- Chris Major
- Craig Kerslake
- Daniele Hromek
- David Logan
- David Tickle
- Diana Griffiths
- Diane Jones
- Digby Hall
- Elizabeth Carpenter
- Emili Fox
- Esther Dickins
- Fiona Young
- Francoise Lane
- Gabrielle Morrish
- Garth Paterson
- Geoffrey London
- Grace Mortlock
- Graham Jahn
- Guy Sturt
- Hannah Tribe
- Helen Lochhead
- Ingrid Mather
- Jefa Greenaway
- Jillian Comber
- Jocelyn Jackson
- Joe Agius
- John Choi
- Judy van Gelderen
- Julie Lee
- Kate Luckraft
- Ken Maher
- Kim Crestani
- Laura Harding
- Libby Gallagher
- Liz Westgarth
- Lucy Creagh
- Malcolm Middleton
- Marc Deuschle
- Mark Tyrell
- Maryam Gusheh
- Matthew Bennett
- Matthew Chan
- Matthew Pullinger
- Matthew Taylor
- Michael Tawa
- Michelle Cramer
- Mungo Smith
- Nathalie Ward
- Nicole Leuning
- Oi Choong
- Paul Berkemeier
- Paul Stoller
- Paul Walter
- Penny Collins
- Penny Fuller
- Peter Mould
- Peter Phillips
- Peter Poulet
- Peter St Clair
- Peter Titmuss
- Peter Watts
- Philip Pollard
- Qianyi Lim
- Richard Nugent
- Rod Simpson
- Roger Jasprizza
- Sarah Varghese
- Shaun Carter
- Shelley Penn
- Simon Kilbane
- Sophie Dyring
- Stephen Neille
- Tamara Donnellan
- Tony Caro
State Government Design Champions
- Wade Sutton
- Anne Sutherland
- Ben Hewett
- Rebecca Wark
- Sara Stace
- Gareth Collins
- Elisabeth Peet
- Claire Beattie
- David Burge
- Philip Graus
- Stephanie Barker
- Joshua French
