Leadership
Andrew Colling
Founder | Director of Research
Principal at HKS Inc
Andrew brings over 35 years of direct architectural design and construction experience to projects and client relationships having started his working career as an apprentice in an Architects office in 1985, whilst completing his formal studies part time at the Queensland University of Technology. In addition to being a qualified Architect & Project Manager, Andrew also brings a unique skillset having been both consultant and client-side representative on projects in Australia and Asia. His technical skills are balanced with refined soft management skills which assist in creating a collaborative and problem- solving environments in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
Key projects include the Nanjing Sports Park1, Taipei Arena1, Galaxy Macau 3,000 seat Theatre and 15,000 seat Arena2, and more recently the Fighters Ballpark in Sapporo, Japan3 and the Chengdu Phoenix Mountain Stadium and Arena3.
Andrew’s professional career has seen him live in Hong Kong, Macau, Beijing, Taipei, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta and Australia whilst delivering projects throughout Asia and Australia.
- whist Principal at Populous – 2000 to 2010
- whilst Assistant VP at Galaxy Macau – 2012 to 2017
- whilst Principal at HKS – 2017 to present day
Robin Deutschmann
Partner | Director of Design
Studio Nomad
Robin is a highly creative design leader with more than 20 years of experience in projects in Australia, Asia and Europe working with some of Australia’s leading architecture practices, bringing extensive local and international experience across many diverse and complex typologies. His strong contextual design approach provides clarity in the early stages of concept design and ensures high quality outcomes are achieved for clients.
Robin has been closely involved in the design of a wide range of many public and civic projects including Optus Stadium in Perth2+3, Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane1, Nanjing Sports Park, China1 and Royal Ascot Racecourse in the UK1, which inspire and gather people together to celebrate and perform at their best. Shortlisted design competition schemes include the Shanghai Museum4, Dubai Expo Pavilion4, Beijing Olympic Stadium1 and the Brisbane Higher Courts2. Other large complex urban commercial projects such as Medibank Place2 and One Melbourne Quarter2 blur the lines public and private, enhancing well being through publicly accessible urban parks and community recreation spaces with best practice sustainability results.
- whist Design Architect at Populous – 2000 to 2003
- whilst Senior Associate at Hassell – 2003 to 2015
- whilst Design Architect at COX – 2015 – 2016
- whilst Associate Director at DCM – 2016 - 2022