Dickson Rothschild

Developments, whether large or small, operate in challenging and competitive environments.

Dickson Rothschild takes a holistic approach to each development projects from concept to completion.  Our depth of experience across Planning, Architecture, Advocacy and Court Expert Witness Services, and Urban Design, allows us to successfully manage risk while ultimately unlocking an asset’s full development potential with efficient delivery timeframes.

We are not afraid to challenge the status quo.

Comprehensive planning and successful negotiation in complex environments are what we do best.

Rigorous delivery is core to every architectural solution.

Architecture

• Concept Designs
• Design Development
• Development Applications
• 3D Visualisation
• Construction Certificates
• Construction Documentation
• Architectural Services during construction

Interior Design & Marketing

• Marketing Plans
• Display Suites
• Interior Design and Finishes
• Interior and Exterior Marketing Visualisations
• Promotional Material

Development Advisory

• Preliminary Planning Reports
• Yield Studies
• Highest and Best Use Analysis
• Option Testing
• Approval Pathway Advice
• Consultation and Stakeholders
• Strategy Workshops

Planning

• Statutory Planning
• Planning Proposals 
• Place Based Development Controls
• Land Use Strategies
• Structure Plans
• Subdivision Design

Urban Design

• Design Guidelines
• Contextual Analysis
• Virtual Assessment 
• Masterplanning
• Public Domain Design
• 3D Visualisation
• Control Testing

Advocacy

• Expert Witness
• Design Mediation
• Community Consultation
• Council Submissions
• State of Evidence

We are all different. Scattered amongst us are all the qualities as well as quirks of contemporary living - we all have families to care for, we come from different parts of the globe, we have our favourite pastimes to indulge in and dreams to catch, all the while balancing a passion for our professional lives.

At Dickson Rothschild this diversity underpins our success because – in collaboration with our clients – we are in essence a people business.  Everyone on the team brings distinctive skillsets and applied intelligence to their roles as part of a shared belief that inspiration is fuelled by collaboration.  And quite simply, because everyone loves what they do for a living, everyone contributes to the inspired solutions we achieve.

Nigel Dickson, Managing Director

Reg No. 5364

A pre-eminent development advisor in NSW, Nigel has a unique understanding of the individual project and its requirements to deliver development through the approval process. Nigel’s knowledge of the Council and Land and Environment Court consent processes provides a genuine benefit to clients by maximising development potential.

The Founder of Dickson Rothschild, Nigel has over 30 years’ experience in Australia, Asia and the United States, including work as the Project Architect for Chifley Tower, the Urban Design Manager for the Homebush Olympic Site and recently the Urban Designer for the Westfield Sydney development. He has served on numerous Urban Design Panels and has offered peer design reviews of important projects in the Sydney region.

As Visiting Professor at the University of New South Wales, Nigel runs the advanced urban design studio component of the Master of Urban Design and Development. Nigel’s teaching duties have benefited his growing reputation as an expert in Urban Design, Architecture and Urban Planning before the NSW Land and Environment Court.

Contact

P (02) 8540 8720 E ndickson@dicksonrothschild.com.au

Fergus Cumming, Technical Director

Reg No. 7233

With an honours degree in Architecture and 23 years of experience in all major disciplines of architecture including several iconic projects behind him, Fergus has the innate capacity to focus on the efficiencies of teamwork and everyone's attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger picture. This underpins his leadership talents in stewarding even the most complex projects. Fergus has the natural friendliness and personality to imbue every client with our unique sense of camaraderie and collaboration.

Contact

P (02) 8540 8720

E fcumming@dicksonrothschild.com.au

Kathleen Mcdowell, Associate Planner & Urban Designer

Kathleen is an Associate Urban Planner & Designer at Dickson Rothschild. She is well regarded for her expertise in preparing expressions of interest and tenders, planning proposals, site-specific Development Control Plans, statutory planning and urban design reports for projects in Australia and the Middle East. Kathleen’s knowledge of Local and State policy in relation to medium to large scale development is considerable, and she leads the planning and coordination of Development Applications within the office. Kathleen’s background in public policy and advocacy in the USA has been an asset to Dickson Rothschild and Nigel Dickson in his capacity as an Expert Witness in the Land and Environment Court.

Kathleen continues her scholarship as a tutor in the Sustainable Design Master Program at the University of New South Wales and had the unique opportunity to work with the City of Sydney, UNSW and Jan Gehl Architects for the Sydney CBD Public Life and Public Spaces Survey.

Contact

P (02) 8540 8720

E kmcdowell@dicksonrothschild.com.au

Stacy Zhang, Associate - Urban Design

Stacy comes from the background of Urban Planning and Urban Design. She also has enthusiasm and knowledge on architectural design. Her experience covers strategic planning, planning proposals and residential developments. She also has experience in infrastructure projects especially integrated planning for Transit- Oriented Development (TOD) along transit corridors and station precincts, new town developments and tourism developments. Her knowledge in these areas improves the team’s capabilities in preparing master plan and developing innovative and creative building environment solutions.

Along with the experience on residential, commercial and greenfield development in NSW, her broad experience in Urban Design and Planning in Oversea providers her with a unique understanding of client’s requirements and desires, which improves the delivery of projects from the marketing and buildability point of view, while also provide her capability to manage project in multi-disciplinary teams.

Contact

P (02) 8540 8720

E szhang@dicksonrothschild.com.au

Darren Marr, Commercial Manager

Darren is the Commercial Manager at Dickson Rothschild and brings a diverse skill set and extensive business acumen to the team. He has a Bachelors in Accounting from the University of Wollongong and is a registered CPA with over 20 years’ experience working across various industries.

Darren is an integral part of our leadership team and is responsible for maintaining the commercial side of Dickson Rothschild.

When he is not balancing the debits and credits for the business, Darren will be found unwinding with some quality family time and finding any opportunity to travel and explore the world.

Motto: Life’s short, live it

Contact

P (02) 8540 8720

E dmarr@dicksonrothschild.com.au

Raquel Durso, Architect

Raquel is an award-winning Architect with an ability to elegantly resolve the flow of spaces in building projects, and an intuitive understanding of texture, composition, and form. Her focus is on high-end residential, mixed-use, hospitality and interior projects.  Raquel takes the time to understand the needs of our clients and their project briefs so that design solutions are perfectly tailored yet often surpass expectations.

She is a registered architect in Australia and Brazil and has practice experience in both countries. Raquel has taught architecture and urban planning at the University of FUMEC in Brazil. She also studied architecture in Italy and has completed community projects in Morocco.

Contact

P (02) 8540 8720 E rdurso@dicksonrothschild.com.au