Founding directors John de Manincor and Adam Russell bring professional experience, design rigour and creative prowess to DRAW.
JOHN de MANINCOR
John de Manincor is a registered architect and Principal of DRAW in Sydney. He was the project leader for DRAW’s State Emergency Services Headquarters in Sydney’s inner west, and co-author of Bridging the Gap for “About Face” an invited research competition for Think Brick Australia (including Commendation and Peers Choice Awards), UTS ITE (with BIG) and Great Hall competitions as well as a numerous residential projects.
Previous project experience includes the award-winning redevelopment of the National Institute of Dramatic Arts [NIDA], Deutsche Bank Place (with Foster and Partners) and the Parramatta Transport Interchange as an Associate at HASSELL. John has collaborated with leading local and international architects including Bjarke Ingles Group (BIG), Realities United, Foster and Partners, John Wardle Architects and Durbach Block.
Committed to the development of the profession John has lectured at the AIA, Pekcha Kucha, Francis Greenway Society and Tokyo Arts University. John has taught professional practice and led masters design studios at UTS and UNSW. He was the Sydney Editor of Architectural Review Australia [2008-2010] and has been a contributor to Architecture Australia and Houses Magazine. John is the recipient of the Byera Hadley Traveling Scholarship through which will continue his investigations into new developments in recycled/reconstituted materials.
ADAM RUSSELL
Adam Russell is a registered , practising architect and Principal of DRAW in Sydney. He is recognised for a number of significant projects including his role on the SydneyCENRAL Parramatta Road Strategic Plan and DBE+W apartment project in Japan , both projects resulted from winning international design competitions. Adam has particular expertise in urban design and housing . Adam led the design team for the award winning Mondrian Apartment project whilst associate architect with Stanisic Associates. His former practice, Architects Vim Design has been featured in various local and national publications.
Adam was a key member of the UTS Information Technology and Engineering Building Competition and the Goulburn Street Carpark Competition, projects undertaken in collaboration with Danish architects BIG. He led DRAWs
“Bridging the Gap” submission for Think Brick Australias national About Face Awards which was awarded a High Commendation and Peers Choice Award.
Adam has run a number of architecture masters and design studios, tutored and acted as invited critic at UNSW, USyd and UTS. He curated the Ulterior Motives exhibition at Customs House, showcasing work from his most recent Masters Studio at UTS. He is an active member of the RAIA, contributing to lectures and juries. Concurrent to his role in practice Adam is part way through a PhD at the University of Technology Sydney . Adam is also a regular contributor to Architectural Review Australia magazine. This unique position allows Adam to combine research and practice through design.
