Associate Principal, Arup
Nick commenced working as a structural engineer with Connell Wagner in 2004. He pivoted his career towards the design of special structures, glass and façade systems when working with Dewhurst Macfarlane in New York from 2008-10. Since 2011, Nick has been working as a façade specialist with Arup (initially in Melbourne, now based in Adelaide) and is presently the Building Envelope (façade) skills leader for Arup’s Australasia region.
Beyond facades, Nick is an advocate for the Circular Economy, contributing to a research project in the field as well as speaking on panels and providing advice on Arup’s Circular Building Toolkit. Nick believes we should try to avoid the use of products and systems which are not readily dissemblable (e.g. adhesives!), and seek systems and processes which enable re-use of materials and components, at all stages of the project lifecycle.
Nick also contributes to growing talent in the Engineering industry: as a member of Consult Australia’s SA Chapter committee, as a past member of the industry advisory board at the School of Architecture & Civil Engineering at the University of Adelaide, as well as other volunteer roles which enable him to help inspire school aged Australians to consider engineering career pathways.
