Synopsis

Given his European background and broad Asian commercial architecture knowledge, Raf has extensive experience in designing a number of large scale residential, retail, and commercial buildings worldwide as well as within Australia.

He also encourages constant improvement in the Australian educational system, by taking part in tutorials, lectures and internship programs within Brisbane.

Some of the more recent local and well acknowledged developments include: · 175 Eagle St (Nettleton Tribe) · Encore Apartments, Toowong (Nettleton Tribe) · Roma St Residential (Nettleton Tribe) · Big Top Shopping Centre Competition (Cottee Parker) Small scale housing projects such as: · Coles Bay House (MOOBOO) · Smart House Competition Winner (association with IDEA) · Leigh Residence (association with IDEA) · Sewell Residence (association with IDEA)

Rafal is interested in continuing a dialog with developers, to design and produce affordable, efficient and attractive architectural solutions, while maintaining clean fresh modern design principles. His school of thought, as well as his design approach has its strong roots and motivation in works of Morphosis, Renzo Piano, Alvar Alto, James Stirling and others.

Education

• B.Arch Bachelor of Architecture
  • University of Tasmania
  • 1995 – 1997
• Architecture Studies
  • Cracow University of Technology
  • 1993 – 1995

  Experience

Commercial

• Mt Hotham Ski Resort Masterplan, 2005
  • 216 Holiday Units in Victorian Alps
  • Senior Designer / Associate
• Salt Central, 2005
  • Competition for redevelopment of existing library
  • Senior Designer / Associate
• UQ Library Competition, St. Lucia Brisbane, 2004
  • 1600sqm retail hub, 1700sqm commercial office space
  • Senior Designer
• Nam June Paik Museum, Kyonggi, Seoul, Korea, 2003
  • Design Competition
  • Designer
• Methodic Baptist Church, Mt Gravatt, Brisbane, 2003
  • Design / Garduat Architect
• milSPEC Office Building, Coolonghatta Airport GC, 2003
  • Design + Documentation
  • Designer
• JB HI-FI, Brisbane, 2002
  • Design & Document
  • Designer
• Gallery of Modern Arts, Brisbane, 2002
  • Design Competition
  • Senior Designer / Associate
• 175 Eagle Street, Brisbane, 2001
  • 20 Storey Office tower
  • Design / Graduate Architect
• Public Utility Building, Singapore, 1999
  • Design Proposal
  • Design / Graduate Architect
• Putra Jaja Goverment Precinct, Kuala Lumpur, 1998
  • Design Proposal
  • Design / Graduate Architect
• NUS University Accom . Competition, Singapore, 1998
  • Design Competition
  • Design / Graduate Architect
• Senkang LRT Train Stations, Singapore, 1997
  • Design Proposal
  • Design / Graduate Architect

Residential / Tourism

• Khalifa Park Complex Abu Dhabi, 2005
  • International Design Competition – WINNER
  • 200 suite hotel, 120 rooms – serviced apartments
  • 10,000sqm offices, retail & showrooms, parklands, facilities
  • Senior Designer / Associate
• Coomera Waters Steep Slope Houses, 2005
  • Residential dwellings, ESD, on 25 percent steep slope
  • Senior Designer
• Salt Central, 2005
  • 82 Apartments Residential complex
  • Senior Designer
• Coomera Waters Marine Village, 2004-2005
  • Residential village, with 115 residential units, 8 home offices, 7 townhouses, 25 walk up apartments, commercial offices, retail hub precinct and leisure, facilities
  • Senior Designer
• Currumbin Valley – Residential, 2004-2005
  • Residential units, on 15-25 percent steep slope
  • Senior Designer
• Mackay Aquatic Centre, Mackay, 2004
  • Aquatic Complex, swimming pool, slides, facilities
  • Senior Designer
• Nundah Village Apartments, Brisbane, 2003-2004
  • 115 Luxury apartments in a 3+7 storey residential tower
  • Design / Graduate Architect / Senior Designer
• 12 Units @ Nundah, Brisbane, 2003-2004
  • Senior Designer
• Coles Bay Beach House, 2003
  • Designer
• 58 High Street Units+Retail, Brisbane, 2003
  • Design Proposal Consultancy for Cottee Parker Architects
  • Designer
• Encore Luxury Apartments, Toowong, Brisbane, 2002
  • 75 Luxury apartments
  • Design / Graduate Architect
• Smart House Competition Award, 2002
  • Design Competition in partnership with IDE+A
  • Team member, 3D Artist
• Roma Street Parklands Apartments, Brisbane, 2001-2002
  • 370 Luxury apartments in a complex of five 14-storey buildings
  • Design / Graduate Architect

Middle East

• 20 Storey Office Tower Competition, 2006
  • Concept design for 20 storey mixed use building in Abu Dhabi
  • Director / Designer
• 24 Storey Office Tower Business Bay, 2006
  • 24 Storey Office Tower Business Bay 2006 Concept design for premium office building in Dubai
  • Designed for local architectural firm
  • Director / Designer
• 24 Storey Office Tower Business Bay, 2006 – Interiors
  • Interior design for premium office building in Dubai
  • Designed for local architectural firm
  • Director / Designer
• 54 Storey Residential Tower Al Reem, 2006
  • Concept design planning only, for single tower at Al reem Island, Abu Dhabi – NOT PROCEEDING
  • Designed for local architectural firm
  • Director / Designer
• 22 Storey Office Tower Business Bay, 2006
  • Concept design for premium office building in Dubai
  • Designed for local architectural firm
  • Director / Designer
• 10 Villas at Al Barsha, 2006
  • Concept design for ten luxurious modern villas
  • Designed for local architectural firm
  • Director / Designer
• 18 Storey Residential Tower Jumeirah Village, 2006
  • Concept design elevations and massing of residential building in Dubai
  • Designed for local architectural firm
  • Director / Designer
• 10 Storey Office Tower Port Sayeed, 2006
  • Concept design for elevations and massing of office building in Dubai
  • Designed for local architectural firm
  • Director / Designer
• 7 Storey Residential Complex Al Barsha, 2006
  • Concept planning for residential units
  • Designed for local architectural firm
  • Director / Designer
• 14 Storey Office HQ Tower (Confidential), 2006
  • Concept design for HQ for one of major development companies in Dubai
  • Designed for local architectural firm
  • Director / Designer
• Concept Massing and Masterplanning for three 20 storey office towers at Tecom, 2006
  • Designed for local architectural firm
  • Director / Designer
• Cassells Plaza Competition, 2006
  • Concept design for 78 storey mixed use building in Dubai containing hotel, apartments, and offices.
  • Director / Designer
• Al Reem Masterplan, 2005
  • Architectural Design on Plot 2& 3, 35 towers varying from 30-11 storeys, with boardwalks, canals, shopping malls, marina, and podium / basement carpark
  • Senior Designer / Associate
• Coomera Waters Steep Slope Houses, 2005
  • Residential dwellings, ESD, on 25 percent steep slope
  • Designed for local architectural firm
  • Director / Designer
• Khalifa Park Complex Abu Dhabi, 2005
  • International Design Competition – WINNER
  • 200 suite hotel, 120 rooms – serviced apartments, 10,000sqm offices, retail & showrooms, parklands, facilities
  • Senior Designer / Associate

Government / Healthcare

• Belmont Private Hospital New Ward Accomodation, 2003
  • Design + Documentation
  • Design / Graduate Architect
• BAC Office Headquarters, Brisbane, 2003
  • Design Competition
  • Designer
• Middle St, Cleveland, Affordable Housing Award, 1999
  • Design & Documentation
  • Design / Graduate Architect

Retail / Leisure

• Salt Central, 2005
  • 1600sqm retail precinct
  • Senior Designer
• Casino Shopping Centre, Casino NSW, 2003
  • Design & Detail – completed 2003
  • Senior Designer
• Big Top Shopping Centre Redevelopment, Maroochydore, 2003
  • Design Competition
  • Designer
• Logan Road Multi Purpose Centre, Brisbane, 2002
  • Design & Document
  • Designer
• Camp Hill Hotel Refurbishment Competition, Brisbane, 1999
  • Design Competition
  • Design / Graduate Architect
• Dhoby Ghaut Station, Singapore, 1998
  • Complex commercial and retail complex, with underground train depot
  • Design / Graduate Architect

Sport

• Upper Coomera Sports Hall, 2004
  • Design Proposal
  • Senior Designer
• Coolum Ridge Community Centre, 2003
  • Sketch Design
  • Senior Designer
• Athennes Olympic Park Competition, 2000
  • Marco Polo Race Course Team
  • Team Member
• Jalan Besar Soccer Stadium Redevelopment, Singapore, 1998-1999
  • Design & Documentation
  • Design / Graduate Architect