MICHAEL DULLENS

Michael is a Design Manger, leading our Gold Coast office. He brings to Peddle Thorp over 25 years in the construction industry undertaking Senior Executive roles in Architecture, Design Management and Development Management in Australia and Overseas.

Michael’s work has woven through the corridors of leading entities such as Consolidated Properties, Hutchinson Builders, WatPac, Multiplex and the Australian Defence Force. Michael has worked across the World, including and in particular - in China and Japan facilitating early adoption of modular construction techniques.

With his proven track record in delivering innovative yet timeless architecture, Michael’s work has garnered not only admiration but accolades, with several of his past projects having received RAIA awards.

Michael takes pride in leading by example, in valuing all project team members and stakeholders, equally. This empowers him to creatively adapt and facilitate a collaborative approach, with all levels of the construction industry. Michael has also used his collaboration skills as a dispute mediator on behalf on banks and body corporates resolving complex remediation issues on large projects.

Michael brings a diverse range of connections to the table through his community advocacy role as President of the board - Tugun Progress Association (TPA). He is also an active member of Friends of Currumbin.

Michael’s passion for people extends to short stints pursuing a career in medicine and army aviation (Pilot), while also having been a lifeguard, SES volunteer and hospital counsellor.

“Always dedicated to doing what’s best for his client but never selling out to short term agendas, Michael guides projects through the tricky waters of viability to deliver sustainable outcomes that enrich all who are involved.”
- Philip Follent, Former QLD Government Architect, Gold Coast City Architect and Inaugural head of school, Abedian school of Architecture Bond University.