Michael Banak

Michael Banak

Director

B.Arch. (HONS), Newcastle University (1995)

B.Sc. Arch. (WITH MERIT), Newcastle University (1993)

GBCA – Accredited Professional (Office Design)

Registered Architect (NSW), AIA

Michael is a Director and Senior registered Architect with Crone Partners. Michael first worked at Crone Partners in 1994. He has 18 years of architectural experience working on large Master Plan developments and Commercial, Residential and Retail projects from project feasibility stage through to built construction and contract administration. Michael managers a number of design and documentation teams for projects in Australia and overseas. He specializes in overseas project collaborations, façade technology and Environmentally Sustainable Design.

Michael has worked extensively on Australian and international projects located in the UAE, USA, China, India, Philippines and recently in Papua New Guinea. Michael worked with Renzo Piano Building Workshop on Aurora Place commercial office tower and 155 Macquarie Street residential tower. Michael has worked on the design of a number of high rise residential and commercial projects including 400 George Street, World Square Ernst & Young Centre, 275 George Street (5 Star Green Star certified) and currently on 180 Brisbane (Target 6 Star Green Star).