Architectus
Dean Thornton is a seasoned professional in urban design and planning, currently serving as Principal and National Sector Leader at Architectus since August 2018. With extensive experience in leadership roles, Dean has been instrumental in managing operational aspects, financial performance, and design consistency within the Urban Design and Planning sector. In addition to this role, Dean has contributed to urban design initiatives as a member of the Victorian Design Review Panel since March 2014. Previous positions include Principal Urban Design Leader at Jacobs and Senior Urban Designer at Development Victoria. Dean's career began as a Landscape Architect at John Patrick Landscape Architects, followed by significant tenures at HASSELL and Meinhardt Group. Dean holds a Bachelor of Planning and Design with Honours, as well as a Master of Landscape Architecture, from the University of Melbourne.
Architectus
Architectus designs to make a positive and lasting impact on people, cities, and communities. We are an Australasian practice that combines deep expertise in every sector with critical problem-solving skills and a commitment to exceptional design. Our insightful, human-centric approach and collaborative ethos lead to design outcomes that exemplify elegance, functionality, and sustainability. In 2023 Architectus and Conrad Gargett merged practices. Our combined expertise is unparalleled, spanning the sectors of Education, Public, Transport, Defence, Health, Heritage, Urban Futures, Landscape Architecture, Commercial, Residential and Interior Architecture. We enjoy a strong relationship and joint ownership structure with Architectus Aotearoa in Auckland, Christchurch, and Wellington. We provide expanded expertise and capacity to each market, drawing on a strong design relationship dating back to 2001. As a unified force, we are now one of Australasia’s largest and most diverse design firms, with more than 770 talented employees working across eleven studios.