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John Firth

Owner at LFA (ACT) Pty Limited
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John Firth, a seasoned urban designer with 46 years of experience, holds a M.Sc in Urban & Regional Planning from University of Strathclyde, Scotland, and a BArch Hons from University of Newcastle, Australia.
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Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, AU
Languages
  • French -
  • German -
Skills
  • Urban Design
  • Architectures
  • Interior Design
  • Design Management
  • Renovation
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John Firth is a seasoned architect and urban designer with over four decades of experience in designing and managing complex projects. As Owner of LFA (ACT) Pty Limited, he oversees office management and all design disciplines, including architecture, urban design, and heritage conservation. Firth has also held positions as Architect Planner at Yunken Freeman Architects, National Capital Development Authority (NCDC) Canberra ACT, Cumbernauld Development Authority, Scotland, Thelander Deamer & Mackenzie, and Suters Architects. Throughout his career, Firth has worked on numerous high-profile projects, including the structure plan for Gungahlin, Canberra's 4th new town, and the Monarto New Town (SA), Albury Wodonga, and Darwin Post Cyclone reconstruction projects. He holds a Master of Science in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Strathclyde, Scotland, and a Bachelor of Architecture (Hons) and University Medal from the University of Newcastle. Firth is proficient in multiple languages, including French and German, and has a strong background in sustainable design, space planning, and residential design. His expertise spans various sectors, including residential homes, green building, and architectural design.

Experience

  • LFA (ACT) Pty Limited
    • 1 Holder Street Turner ACT 2612 Australia
    • Owner
      • Sep 1977 - Present
      • 1 Holder Street Turner ACT 2612 Australia

      Canberra Office Director in charge of office management and all design disciplines including Architecture, Urban Design, Landscape and Heritage Conservation.

  • Yunken Freeman Architects
    • Canberra
    • Architect Planner
      • Dec 1974 - Sep 1977
      • Canberra

      Engaged as Architect Planner in the new Urban Planning division of the company, to work on a range of local and interstate planning projects. Work including DURD and Cities Commission projects for Monarto New Town (SA), Albury Wodonga and Darwin Post Cyclone reconstruction, as well as the Gippsland Lakes Subregional Study and Gisbourne Shire Planning scheme (Vic). Promoted to Associate in 1976.

  • National Capital Development Authority (NCDC) Canberra ACT
    • Canberra ACT
    • Architect Planner
      • Jul 1973 - Dec 1974
      • Canberra ACT

      Engaged by the NCDC following postgraduate degree in Scotland to work as architect planner on the structure plan for Gungahlin, Canberra's 4th new town. Work included detailed site analysis, systematic multidisciplinary evaluation of Structure Plan options, analysis of alternative local area and district layout plans, evaluation of new medium density housing types and community consultation .

  • Cumbernauld Development Authority, Scotland
    • Cumbernauld Scotland
    • Architect Planner
      • Jun 1972 - Jul 1973
      • Cumbernauld Scotland

      Worked as project planner for the town extension area, concentrating on site analysis, alternative precinct layout options and housing types.

  • Thelander Deamer & Mackenzie
    • Project Architect
      • May 1967 - Sep 1969

  • Suters Architects
    • Project Architect
      • Jun 1965 - Apr 1967

Education

  • 1969 - 1973
    University of Strathclyde, Scotland
    M.Sc Urban & Regional Planning, Environmental Psychology Research and Urban Planning
  • 1963 - 1967
    University of Newcastle
    Bachelor of Architecture (BArch Hons) & University Medal, Architecture
  • Newcastle Technical High School
    HSC, University Entry & Commonwealth Tertiary Scholarship

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