Architectus
Sophie Cleland is a seasoned professional in public and community design, currently serving as Principal at Architectus since November 2018. Cleland has been an advocate for gender equity in architecture as a Parlour Advocate with Parlour Inc since November 2021. Other notable roles include serving on the Building Council of Open House Melbourne starting January 2024, and as Deputy Chair and Board Member of the Architects Registration Board of Victoria from July 2021 to June 2024. Cleland was also a Councillor for the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) Victorian Chapter from March 2020 to February 2024. Prior experience includes significant leadership roles at ARM Architecture from April 2004 to September 2018. Sophie Cleland holds a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) from RMIT University.
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.