MGS Architects

Our Founding Director, Rob McGauran, has been honoured with the 2024 Arts Alumni Award by the Faculty of Arts at the University of Melbourne. Presented on 29 May by Dean Professor Lesley Stirling, this award recognises his outstanding contributions in urban design, affordable housing, and urban renewal. Rob's visionary leadership has reshaped universities and communities, with notable projects including the masterplans for Monash University, the University of Canberra, and RMIT's City North Innovation Campus. Reflecting on his journey, Rob shares, "I had great teachers and researchers... Their knowledge, passion, curiosity, and encouragement were both infectious and motivating and transported my career to one built around the importance of good research, transdisciplinary collaboration, and the value of a compelling narrative and vision." Congratulations, Rob, on this well-deserved recognition.

We're expanding our practice and looking for passionate individuals to join us in crafting resilient places that connect, delight, and improve lives. Positions available: Senior Urban Designer (8+ years experience) Graduate Urban Designer (2+ years experience) What we offer: Negotiable salary package Flexible working arrangements Immediate start or by negotiation Key requirements: - Strategic thinking & project management skills - Excellent design, writing & interpersonal skills - Proficient in Adobe Indesign & Illustrator - Strong 3D modelling & graphic skills - Tertiary degree in urban design or architecture How to apply: Submit your cover letter, CV, and concise portfolio of work to mgs@mgsarchitects.com.au by midday on Friday, 14 June 2024. 📸: University of Canberra Campus Masterplan

The Xavier College Kostka Building has been shortlisted for educational architecture for the 2024 Victorian Architecture Awards. Congratulations to the team! Australian Institute of Architects

MGS Architects is proud to be participating in the annual MCM Sleep At The 'G event on Thursday, May 16th! We invite you to join our dedicated team in supporting this important cause. Your contribution, regardless of size, will make a meaningful impact. To donate, please visit the MGS fundraising page: https://lnkd.in/ggbehZ_c In our ongoing work within the social and affordable housing sector, we've directly observed the significant challenges faced by those at risk of homelessness. Recently, we've had the privilege of partnering with Melbourne City Mission (MCM) and have been moved by the impactful work they undertake within this space to effect real change in the lives of young people confronting homelessness. By braving a night at the MCG, we aim to both raise awareness and fundraise for MCM's vital youth homelessness services. Thank you for standing in solidarity with those experiencing homelessness and supporting this important cause! #MCMSleepAtTheG

Doreen Primary School – New Administration Building Construction has commenced with foundations and structural framing swiftly coming together.   The new administration building is the first of two new buildings that formed part of our master plan that strategically positions the buildings within the existing campus, whose thoughtful integration ensures accessibility across a sloped terrain while enriching the daily experiences of both students and staff. A new learning and teaching building for prep to grade two students is to follow.   Victorian School Building Authority Cobalt Construction Inc. Fitzgerald Frisby Landscape Architecture

The Central Precinct at Xavier College is now complete – the Kostka building is alive with students, inhabiting the learning street, spilling into the landscapes, and engaging in its layered, bright and comfortable spaces. The Chapel Oval has been reimagined as a Travel Hub, with safe drop-off and end-of-trip facilities, sleeved with high-quality change and wellness facilities to support the College’s well-known sports program. This project has been the result of over four years of engagement, realising the ambitions of the 2020 Master Plan. Working in the spirit of collaboration and sharing a clear common goal has produced a meaningful outcome. Sincere thanks to Xavier for their innovation, ambition and support, to the tireless teams at Ireland Brown Constructions Pty Ltd and Case Meallin, and to the brilliant minds at Openwork Pty Ltd, WSP, Introba, Urbis, Lovell Chen, Resonate, de Chateau Chun, Philip Chun , New Learning Environments, Inhabit, Glowing Structures, Traffix Group, Civica, WT (Australia), STRI Group - Australia, Leigh Design and diadem DDM Pty Ltd.  We're so delighted to see it come to life!

MGS Architects is looking for graduate architects and urban designers to join our studio in the new year. Driven by local and global insights, we are renowned as Australia’s leading socially engaged practice, seeking projects that can resonate beyond their scope. Our projects include university and local government master plans, primary and secondary education buildings, arts and culture project and specialist housing.  You would be a suitable candidate if you have the following attributes: >       Strong interpersonal skills >       Passionate about developing your career across a breadth of project types >       Strong visual communication skills >       Knowledge of industry software programs including REVIT, CAD, Enscape, and Microsoft and Adobe suites >       Available for full time employment To apply, please email the directors at mgs@mgsarchitects.com.au with a cover letter, your CV, and a brief portfolio (as a pdf). 

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the team at MGS Architects. Our office will be closed from Friday 22 December and will re-open on Monday 15 January 2024. Thank you for all your support during 2023, we look forward to working with you in the new year.   ‘Thinking of You’ Exhibition 2023 Projects by MGS Architects Dulux Gallery Melbourne School of Design The University of Melbourne Wurundjeri Country

We are proud to share our recent work on the Master Plan for RMIT University's City North Social Innovation Precinct, together with OCULUS. The Master Plan will see this important area transform into a world leading Social Innovation Precinct, meeting the demand for skills in priority sectors and contributing to Melbourne’s innovation landscape through its unique combination of vocational and higher education, innovation, community engagement and industry collaboration. Openwork Pty Ltd Village Well Movement & Place Consulting Urbis WSP in Asia Neighbourlytics Tarina Fanning

Special thanks to Andrew Broffman for his thoughtful review in ArchitectureAU of Eli Giannini's presentation at the 2023 Australian Architecture Conference, held at ANU in Canberra. Broffman highlights a key aspect of Giannini's talk, "Eli Giannini spoke...of what she called 'the beauty of space.' Decrying the tendency for Australian architecture to 'become globalized and undifferentiated,' Giannini argued that contemporary architecture has become too enamoured with the architectural screen that “masks” the spaces within, and as a result, it fails to celebrate a more meaningful sense of place." Reflecting on the conference's collaborative spirit, Eli shared, "It was good to share ideas with colleagues and celebrate together the achievements of so many across our profession." Australian Institute of Architects