Canberra architect Dean McPherson has been recognised in this year’s People in Property Awards, successfully winning the Industry Impact prize.

One of only six awardees, Dean is a director at Canberra-based, award-winning architectural and interior design practice, AMC Architecture.

The AMC Architecture team, which has contributed to the ACT community and local property industry for more than 24 years, was delighted with Dean’s Industry Impact Award, which recognised his contributions to Canberra’s property industry through his various roles with the Property Council, Australian Institute of Architects, University of Canberra and other industry bodies throughout his career.

The AMC directors said this year’s awards were particularly significant given many of Dean’s fellow award winners were industry leaders with whom AMC was partnering to deliver positive outcomes for Canberra to support a prosperous, liveable and sustainable city.

AMC was actively involved with the PCA, Australian Institute of Architects and Master Builders ACT providing input into local policy, planning instruments and initiatives that shaped the future of our city

“Our practice has a long history of supporting the University of Canberra School of Design and the Built Environment, including engagement with the next generation of design professionals through our involvement in design juries and studios and our sponsorship of a tailored scholarship for students relocating to Canberra from regional areas to study architecture or interior design,” the directors said.

“We regularly partner with not-for-profit and community organisations to support the realisation of important initiatives that support vulnerable members of our community.

“AMC is at the forefront of environmentally sustainable design and a partner of choice for electrification, Green Star accreditation, building upgrade and adaptive reuse initiatives.”

The directors said AMC was currently delivering infrastructure, affordable housing, community facilities and commercial projects that were critical to supporting Canberra’s growing population and local economy, including the following:

• Affordable and community housing
• New emergency services stations
• Electrification and base building upgrades
• New local centres
• Community facilities
• Health facilities
• Commercial precincts
• Retirement living and aged care developments