Making
better
cities
CityLab’s primary goal is to improve the quality of each project we work on, by supporting our clients to get the most from design. We collaborate with both public and private sector, connecting clients with design professionals.
To achieve this goal we deploy specialised design expertise, rigorous procurement practices and transparent project management, while supporting and promoting the design industry through fair and equitable processes.
An interface to the design industry, CityLab’s experienced team works to ensure projects get the best out of the procurement process.
Director
Andrew Mackenzie
Senior Architectural Project Manager
David Struik
Project Manager
Zoe Shinnick
Program Manager
Marita Kaji-O’Grady
Wellbeing Officer
Wilbur Mackenzie
CityLab advises on the full procurement process
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CityLab advises on the full range of procurement options, from open, select and invited architectural competitions, to expressions of interest, requests for proposals and requests for tenders. We can help guide the client to determine the most appropriate format and structure of their competitive process, understanding that each project has its unique set of priorities and requirements.
Featured projects
In the media
“Deeply connected with Country and Indigenous knowledges, the Indigenous Centre of Excellence will be a transformational space where communities can connect with the university while learning from and celebrating our incredible culture.” - Michelle Trudgett, Western Sydney University deputy vice-chancellor Indigenous leadership
Indigenous Centre of Excellence
ArchitectureAU, 07 Mar 2024 ↗
“An outstanding, Country centred design that promotes First Peoples’ leadership, knowledge sharing, creative skills and living cultural practices. As well as being an iconic destination that the Western Sydney University and the communities it serves can be proud of, the facility will be a welcoming place for everyone who visits, ensuring its enduring legacy.”
Dillon Kombumerri, Chair of the Design Competition Selection Committee
Indigenous Centre of Excellence
ArchitectureAU, 16 Jan 2024 ↗
‘This magnificent public artwork will, quite literally, breathe life and creativity into the NGV Garden and will delight and inspire people of all ages. The Allan Labor Government is proud to support this work alongside the incredible NGV Triennial, which is set to attract thousands of visitors to the gallery and Melbourne over the summer. This exhibition will be packed with awe-inspiring art and design and will be free for everyone to enjoy.’
The Hon. Colin Brooks, Minister for Creative Industries
NGV Architecture Commission 2023
NGV, 22 Nov 2023 ↗
“This is going to be an absolute gamechanger for our state. It’s going to put us on the world map as being a destination for great creative and cultural events”
Danny Pearson, Victorian Creative Industries Minister
NGV Contemporary
The Guardian Australia, 15 Mar 2022 ↗
“The Civic Precinct will bring the community into the heart of what we do as a council, with welcoming public space, the celebration of Wadawurrung culture and heritage, and a strong focus on providing excellent customer service to our community now and into the future.”
Stephanie Asher, Mayor of Geelong
Geelong Civic Precinct
Surf Coast Times, 25 Jun 2020 ↗
“The Victorian Pride Centre is a structure that represents the best of our community values – resilience, solidarity, and community connection – during these unprecedented times when our communities need it most.”
Martin Foley, Minister for Equality
Victorian Pride Centre
The Star Observer, 30 Apr 2020 ↗
"This is the biggest design competition to be held at Sydney Olympic Park since it was initially developed for the Olympic Games and we are seeking submissions from around the world."
Rob Stokes, Planning and Public Spaces Minister
Sydney Olympic Park Stadia Precinct
Sydney Morning Herald, 16 Sep 2019 ↗
Who we work with
CityLab works with industry-leading organisations and businesses - ranging from local government and state government agencies to cultural institutions, universities and private commercial sector clients - all of whom are pursuing better design outcomes for their patch of the built environment.
