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Principal

Alan J Duffy

Studio: Sydney

Qualifications:
Dip. Arch B.Sc (Arch) M.R.I.A.I,
Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland

Registered Architect NSW (8428)

Contact:
alan.duffy@architectus.com.au

Alan is a distinguished architect with over 20 years of experience leading education and science projects across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, New Zealand, and Australia. His recent accolade, the 2025 SA Architecture Medal for the Flinders University HMRB building, highlights his ability to deliver innovative, award-winning designs. A former national gold medallist in Art, Alan’s design process is deeply collaborative, using freehand sketching to foster open dialogue and refine ideas. His early years at Scott Tallon Walker Architects in Ireland shaped his approach, merging artistic principles with scientific rigor to create groundbreaking architecture. Alan’s signature projects include Flinders University HMRB, SINSW Chatswood Education Precinct, Meriden DaCA building and SINSW Midtown Macquarie Primary School.

Projects

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Chatswood Education Precinct
Chatswood, NSW
Flinders University Health and Medical Research Building
Bedford Park, South Australia
The Forest High School
Allambie Heights, Sydney
Murwillumbah Education Campus
Murwillumbah, NSW
Meriden Senior School, Design and Creative Arts Building
Strathfield, New South Wales
Meriden Senior School, Social Science Building
Strathfield, NSW
Pendle Hill High School Upgrade
Toongabbie, NSW
The image is a render of a multi-level school with colourful playgrounds and nature incorporated into every level.
Midtown Macquarie Park Primary School
Macquarie Park, New South Wales
Pymble Ladies’ College Secondary Innovation Precinct Design Competition
Pymble, New South Wales
Box Hill Public School and High School
Box Hill, New South Wales
Box Hill schools – Landscape concept
Box Hill, New South Wales