David Clarke

Founder and Principal

In his 35 year career, David’s extensive cross-sector experience spans solo to global practice.

David's experiences have equipped him with a deep understanding of the pivotal role that high-quality design plays in shaping our regions and cities. He carries with him an invaluable, eyes-wide-open perspective on how the architectural profession and the construction industry at large can best deliver it.

David Clarke Architects offers a unique service delivery model. Having observed at close hand how large practices are often forced to dilute expertise by servicing projects with less experienced staff, David utilises a distributed professional staff model and remains the principal design architect and key client contact for every project that DCA takes on, large or small. Unwavering commitment to quality design outcomes and a dedication to every client means that every DCA project benefits from David’s wealth of experience.

A talented stakeholder manager, David is able to utilise his outstanding communication skills, strong relationships with consultants and local authorities and deep industry knowledge to deliver optimum project outcomes across the education, early learning, sports and residential sectors