Six Degrees HQ, Fitzroy

We transform places of any scale and complexity, to create connection and belonging.

We transform places of any scale and complexity, to create connection and belonging.

We transform places of any scale and complexity, to create connection and belonging.

We transform places of any scale and complexity, to create connection and belonging.

We transform places of any scale and complexity, to create connection and belonging.

We transform places of any scale and complexity, to create connection and belonging.

We design high-use environments that create connection to place and community.

About Six Degrees Architects

Videography: Michael Zito

Our highly skilled team delivers master planning and design solutions for urban precincts, new buildings and redevelopments. We have the experience to create environments that fundamentally ‘work’ and engage with people’s aspirations of what their cities should be. We believe in the power of listening and collaborating, reaching solutions by gaining a deep understanding of the context, client and community.

We can solve the most challenging aspects of your project, providing expert guidance to ensure excellent outcomes and productive, long-term partnerships. An empathetic response to the site’s ecology and user needs has been the foundation for the successful delivery of our projects achieved in over 30 years of practice.

EXPERTS IN CREATING CONNECTION

Our ability to develop urban planning and design strategies to create new urban places and to activate underperforming civic and retail precincts is a core strength.

We look at a site beyond its boundaries and create not just a building but a sense of place - respectful of its past, its natural context and its existing neighbourhood. We understand human behaviour and have the unique skills to transform places of any scale and complexity, to create connection and belonging.

We observe Country and we study the city, allowing this understanding to inform our design.

NATURAL COLLABORATORS

We value our people and encourage them to explore and think deeply. We foster an open studio culture that empowers every individual and welcomes debate and interaction for a healthy cross-pollination of ideas.

We know how to get the best out of each practitioner, allowing their work to sing, while steering the project to provide a cohesive outcome with a minimum of fuss. The team works closely together across projects to draw on the strengths of each individual to enrich the design solution.

ENVIRONMENTALLY AND SOCIALLY SUSTAINABLE

Six Degrees has been committed to sustainable design practices since its inception, making us experts in the creation of socially inclusive, sustainable buildings, interiors and urban places.

A carbon-neutral operation from 2020, we work with clients to achieve environmentally and socially sustainable developments and to improve living conditions. Our designs encourage connection to place and between people, offering easy access to light, ventilation and the natural environment. We embed this approach in all the design outcomes we pursue.

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Six Degrees leadership team

Six Degrees People

Our Team

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Aleks Ellis

Architect

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Alex Macdonald

Architect

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Alex Williams

Architect

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Amy Hall

Associate

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Anastasia Bono

Architect

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Andy Duan

Architect

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Angela Reid

Associate

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Caroline Moureau

Associate

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Dan Demant

Associate Director

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Elliott Bolt

Architectural Graduate

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Eloise Coyle

Architect

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Gamze Uzunay

Architect

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Hayden Brown

Architectural Graduate

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Horaci Sanchez

Associate Director

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James Legge

Director

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Jay Choi

Project Coordinator

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Julia Haselhorst

Marketing & Communications Manager

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Julia Mackenzie–Smith

Studio Coordinator

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Julia Thorpe

Graduate Architect

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Kimberly Atkinson

Architect

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Leia Parascandalo

Architectural Graduate

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Lisa Ivey

Systems Manager

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Liz Battiston

Bid Manager

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Liz Caltabiano

Architect

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Luke Braakhuis

Senior Associate & Digital Design Lead

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Marine Rouanet

Documentation Leader

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Mariam Geme

Architectural Graduate

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Mark Healy

Director

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Mark McQuilten

Associate

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Mastura Mokhtar

Associate

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Michael Frazzetto

Director

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Michael Neve

Senior Associate

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Michael Prato

Architect

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Michael Zito

Communication Design Lead

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Nattira Kaewwata

Architect

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Nick Love

Architectural Graduate

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Olivia Romert

Architectural Graduate

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Peter Malatt

Director

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Prani Hodges

Associate Director

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Rivkah Stanton

Architect

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Ryan Weybury

Digital Design Research & Development

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Sarah Bennett

Director

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Simon O'Brien

Director

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Sophie Wei

Student of Architecture

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Tom Chiew

Student of Architecture

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Timothy Rodgers

Senior Associate

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Wendy Li

Associate

Awards & Recognition

Nagambie Brewery & Distillery

AIA Victorian Architecture Awards

Commendation

Architecture – Commercial

2020

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Nagambie Brewery & Distillery

Eat Drink Design Awards

Shortlisted

Best Restaurant Design

2020

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Clyde Mews

A&D Sustainability Awards

Commendation

Multi‑Residential

2018

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Bang Bang Rifle Club

Victorian Planning Institute of Australia

Winner

Great Place Award

2018

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Bang Bang Rifle Club

Property Council of Australia / Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards

Winner

Hill PDA Award

2018

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Brae Restaurant & Accomodation

Eat Drink Design Awards

Winner

Best Hotel Design

2018

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Streat Cromwell

AIA Victorian Architecture Awards

Commendation

Commercial Architecture

2017

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Mernda Retirement Village Club House

International Green Interiors Awards

Commendation

Aged Care

2015

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The Boatbuilders Yard

AIA Victorian Architecture Awards

Winner

Urban Design

2012

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Newmarket Hotel

AIA Victorian Architecture Awards

Winner

Interior Architecture

2011

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St Mary’s House of Welcome

AIA Victorian Architecture Awards

Winner

Public Architecture

2010

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Federation Wharf, Maritime Precinct

AIA Victorian Architecture Awards

Winner

Planning Minister’s Heritage Award

2008

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Federation Wharf, Maritime Precinct

Premier’s Design Award

Winner

Commercial Architecture

2008

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Aspendale House

Australian Timber Award

Winner

Residential

2007

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Three Below Bar

RAIA Victoria Awards

Winner

Commercial Interior

2005

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Public Office

Cement Concrete & Aggregate Association

Winner

Public Domain Award

2005

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KP Smyth

Cement Concrete & Aggregate Association

Finalist

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2005

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Someday Gallery

IDEA Corporat

Finalist

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2005

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Aesop

City of Port Phillip Design and Development Award

Winner

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2004

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Inner South Community Health Facility

City of Port Phillip Design and Development Award

Winner

Non–Residential

2003

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Pelican Bar

City of Port Phillip Design and Development Award

Winner

Non–Residential

2001

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Par–Roth House

RAIA Victoria Awards

Commendation

New Residentia

1997

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Par‑Roth House

Dulux Colour Award, New Residential

Winner

New Residential

1997

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Meyers Place Bar

RAIA Victoria Awards

Winner

Inaugural Melbourne Award

1995

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Meyers Place Bar

RAIA Victoria Awards

Winner

Commercial Interioe

1995

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Sunshine

Department of Planning & Housing Awards

Winner

Medium Density Housing

1994

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Nagambie Brewery & Distillery

AIA Victorian Architecture Awards

Commendation

Architecture – Commercial

2020

Nagambie Brewery & Distillery

Eat Drink Design Awards

Shortlisted

Best Restaurant Design

2020

Clyde Mews

A&D Sustainability Awards

Commendation

Multi‑Residential

2018

Bang Bang Rifle Club

Victorian Planning Institute of Australia

Winner

Great Place Award

2018

Bang Bang Rifle Club

Property Council of Australia / Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards

Winner

Hill PDA Award

2018

Brae Restaurant & Accomodation

Eat Drink Design Awards

Winner

Best Hotel Design

2018

Streat Cromwell

AIA Victorian Architecture Awards

Commendation

Commercial Architecture

2017

Mernda Retirement Village Club House

International Green Interiors Awards

Commendation

Aged Care

2015

The Boatbuilders Yard

AIA Victorian Architecture Awards

Winner

Urban Design

2012

Newmarket Hotel

AIA Victorian Architecture Awards

Winner

Interior Architecture

2011

St Mary’s House of Welcome

AIA Victorian Architecture Awards

Winner

Public Architecture

2010

Federation Wharf, Maritime Precinct

AIA Victorian Architecture Awards

Winner

Planning Minister’s Heritage Award

2008

Federation Wharf, Maritime Precinct

Premier’s Design Award

Winner

Commercial Architecture

2008

Aspendale House

Australian Timber Award

Winner

Residential

2007

Three Below Bar

RAIA Victoria Awards

Winner

Commercial Interior

2005

Public Office

Cement Concrete & Aggregate Association

Winner

Public Domain Award

2005

KP Smyth

Cement Concrete & Aggregate Association

Finalist

–

2005

Someday Gallery

IDEA Corporat

Finalist

–

2005

Aesop

City of Port Phillip Design and Development Award

Winner

–

2004

Inner South Community Health Facility

City of Port Phillip Design and Development Award

Winner

Non–Residential

2003

Pelican Bar

City of Port Phillip Design and Development Award

Winner

Non–Residential

2001

Par–Roth House

RAIA Victoria Awards

Commendation

New Residentia

1997

Par‑Roth House

Dulux Colour Award, New Residential

Winner

New Residential

1997

Meyers Place Bar

RAIA Victoria Awards

Winner

Inaugural Melbourne Award

1995

Meyers Place Bar

RAIA Victoria Awards

Winner

Commercial Interioe

1995

Sunshine

Department of Planning & Housing Awards

Winner

Medium Density Housing

1994