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CRAIG CHESTER

Heidelberg West,VIC

Summary

I was educated at Xavier College, Melbourne and graduated from RMIT with high distinction architecture in 1985. I completed a Master of Architecture at The University of Melbourne in 2007, specializing Project Evaluation and Management. I was the recipient of a BMB Scholarship to study urban design in France in 2005.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Director

Chester and Chester Pty Ltd (CCA), Architects
01.1992 - 12.2024
  • Company Overview: Chester & Chester Architects is a Melbourne based practice offering sustainable design excellence across the disciplines of architecture, interior design and project management.
  • In 1992 I commenced practice in my own name.
  • In 1994 a Sydney office of the firm was established.
  • My father, Max Chester OAM, was a consultant to my firm from 2003 until he passed away in 2018.
  • My practice has included a variety of project types, including Fast Food Premises, High Value Residential Projects, High Density Residential Projects, laboratories and wool stores, and a variety of commercial projects for various clients, including: Hungry Jacks and Burger King - 150 outlets, Delifrance Australia - 20 outlets, Host Marriot, De Puy Australia, Shell Australia Ltd, Kennards Hire and Self Storage - 10 outlets, Abi Group Ltd, Australian Wool Corporation, CSIRO, Quest Apartments, Catholic, Islamic and Independent Schools, Catholic Churches, Islamic mosques, Quest Apartments, Delfin Lend Lease, Oporto, Nando's.
  • Practice end to end, including concept, design, documentation, planning and building approvals and overseeing construction together with contract administration.
  • Chester & Chester Architects is a Melbourne based practice offering sustainable design excellence across the disciplines of architecture, interior design and project management.

Director

Chester Baldasso Cortese Pty Ltd, Architects
01.1989 - 12.1992
  • I was principally responsible for the design and contract administration of projects for the CSIRO and Australian Wool Corporation.
  • These projects were Laboratories and Wool Mills valued from $10m to $20m in Victoria and NSW.
  • I was responsible for the co-ordination of documentation teams, all client liaison and the management of all fee issues.

Employee

Max Chester, Architects
01.1986 - 12.1989
  • Worked for my father, and Architect, Max Chester OAM, assisting in the design, documentation and administration of educational and other institutional projects.

Employee

Napier Thomas, Architects
01.1985 - 12.1986
  • Worked for Napier Thomas Architects documenting a range of residential projects

Education

Master of Architecture - project evaluation and sustainability

University of Melbourne
01.2007

Bachelor of Architecture (High Distinction) -

RMIT
Melbourne
01.1986

High School -

Xavier College
Melbourne
01.1985

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Staff management
  • Quality assurance
  • Team collaboration

Affiliations

  • Fellow, Royal Australian Institute of Architects, 01/01/08
  • Past Member, Council for Facility and Educational Planners (CEFPI)
  • Past President, Rotary Club of Carlton
  • Past Vice President, Old Xavieran's Association

Registrations

  • Registered, Architects Registration Board of Victoria, 01/01/88
  • Registered, Board of Architects of NSW, 01/01/91

Timeline

Managing Director

Chester and Chester Pty Ltd (CCA), Architects
01.1992 - 12.2024

Director

Chester Baldasso Cortese Pty Ltd, Architects
01.1989 - 12.1992

Employee

Max Chester, Architects
01.1986 - 12.1989

Employee

Napier Thomas, Architects
01.1985 - 12.1986

Master of Architecture - project evaluation and sustainability

University of Melbourne

Bachelor of Architecture (High Distinction) -

RMIT

High School -

Xavier College

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