"My passion is shaping educational spaces that not only inspire learning and build community but also demonstrate the transformative power of collaborative design."

Amy is a passionate and engaged leader in ClarkeHopkinsClarke’s education team, recognised for her calm positivity, strategic insight and commitment to creating purposeful, people-focused design. She brings energy and focus to every opportunity – whether it’s on a project, within the practice, or across the broader architectural community.

With a deep understanding of educational design, Amy thrives on the bespoke nature of each school project. She’s particularly drawn to environments that support diverse learning typologies – from cutting-edge STEM centres and dynamic games halls to inclusive community hubs and special needs facilities. Her interest is grounded in the teaching and learning research that underpins these spaces.

As a dedicated project leader, Amy is an adaptable all-rounder involved in every stage – from briefing and design through to documentation, construction and delivery. She believes the best outcomes are built on strong collaboration and works closely with schools, clients, consultants and builders to ensure each project’s success. Clients and colleagues alike value her calm leadership and unwavering drive to achieve outstanding results for all stakeholders.

Beyond individual projects, Amy contributes actively to the architectural profession. She is a current committee member of the Learning Environments Australasia Victorian Chapter, and has previously served on the Victorian Chapter committee of EmAGN (the AIA’s Emerging Architects and Graduates Network). She also contributes back to the architectural education and development through university tutoring and mentoring programs.

Her interest in community-focused design and the social responsibility of architecture extends internationally. Amy has worked on projects in London, studied at TU Delft in the Netherlands and also partnered with a school community in Nepal through Architects Without Frontiers. She has also travelled to Thailand and East Africa raising over $40,000 for international charities Hands Across the Water and One Heart, ClarkeHopkinsClarke’s partner charity. Amy is driven to always seek out opportunities to shape her values and approach as a designer through contributions back to the community.