With architecture, you have a unique opportunity to make a contribution to society and the environment.

Attempting to knit the fabric of Melbourne together is something I strive for every day in my work.

I love having my own practice. It has taken of lot of hard work, but it has been worth every minute.

A dream project exists where we have a creative and inspired client who leads us to a place we didn’t expect to go.

I knew I wanted to be an architect – there was no doubt in my mind even as an eleven year old.

Throughout my career, I have always wanted to create functional places that people love being in.

Architecture is something that affects people - it is both functional and artistic.

Melbourne has gone through many changes since I used to visit the CBD as a child with my mother and younger sister in the 1960s.

We have such a vibrant, growing community in Melbourne – each part with their own cultural and designing needs and influences.

My father told me early on that if I wanted to be a good architect then I had to become a good engineer first.

Melbourne is at the forefront of the contemporary and sustainable design, with a focus on balancing style, functionality and sustainability.

I initially wasn't very sure about my career choice, writes the former CEO of the Australian Institute of Architects, Michael Peck.