Sally Brincat, DesignInc Melbourne
Education:
M.Arch(Prac)
from Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria 1997
Research topic: Double Envelope Facade Systems
Work Experience:
1998-1999
Graduate - MSA Architects, Melbourne
1999-2001
Graduate - George Enver Architects, Brighton
2001-2005
Director - Transonic Architects
2005-Current
ArchiCAD Manager of DesignInc Melbourne http://www.designinc.com.au
Integral to the implementation and use of ArchiCAD on varying sized Victorian and Interstate projects including;
- Project Architect - MLC Junior School , Kew. $8.5M http://www.designinc.com.au/projects/mlc-junior-school-years-3-6-building
- ArchiCAD support - Warnambool Community Centre, Warnambool. $3.6M http://www.designinc.com.au/projects/warrnambool-community-centre
- Project Architect - La Trobe City Campus, Melbourne. $30M
- ArchiCAD support - Design Development - Alcoa new TDG Facility - Kwinana, WA. $25M http://www.designinc.com.au/projects/alcoa-new-tdg-facility
- ArchiCAD support - Various fitouts at RMIT, Melbourne
- ArchiCAD support - Camp Ibis - St Leonard's College, Gippsland. $2M
- ArchiCAD support - Waubra Wind Farm, Victoria. $4M http://www.designinc.com.au/projects/waubra-wind-farm-operations-centre
- ArchiCAD support - Design Development - Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide. $50M http://www.designinc.com.au/projects/adelaide-entertainment-centre
- Project Architect - Monash Menzies Redevelopment, Clayton. $68M
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- Successful use of IFC transfer with Structural Engineers on alternate BIM platforms
ArchiCAD is used extensively for Concept Design and Presentation work and our current implementation program is working towards a fully integrated and inter-disciplinary use of BIM software. Collaboration between Consultants is a focus of our current projects and future plans include full utilisation of new (v.13) BIM Server technology across multiple offices/sites.
Challenges:
Our greatest challenges ahead are reconciling commercial realities with the radically different (and improved) workflows possible using ArchiCAD and BIM software. Developing new design and documentation systems and encouraging new work cultures are integral to this task. Influencing change at all levels of the organisation and freeing our time to do more design and less drawing will improve outcomes for ourselves and our Clients and must take a high priority.
Overcoming the challenges experienced on large and complex projects is high on our list of hurdles and v.13 of ArchiCAD promises this success. I look forward to our next big ArchiCAD project.
