Peter Vassallo: designer

Peter Vassallo graduated in Architecture from the University of Canberra in 1995 having completed in 1991 a B.App.Sc. in environmental design. Aside from the design programme, Peter wrote two theses on – “Hegelian logic and the built environment” and, “Ethical implications of the designer as expert in the client / architect relationship”.

Peter brought to the Darlinghurst Theatre Project a wealth of experience which he accumulated in Sydney, Amsterdam, Munich and, briefly, Penang / Malaysia. His experience cuts across the design / project delivery process. It includes commercial, large-scale projects – such as three high-rise residential / commercial buildings in Sydney, as well as community-based projects – such as facilities for disabled persons in and around Munich.

Peter refers to his design work as a response to the problem at hand. He seeks to drive the design concept from issues and relationships that emerge out of his interaction with the end-users. An example is his set design for the “Office Jerks” production at Darlinghurst Theatre. There, he expressed the dynamics of power relationships in an office environment with an abstract, back-lit corridor wall running into the CEO’s office through an oversized pivot door. Peter continues to maintain interest in both the theory and practice of his work. He completed an M.Comm at the University of Sydney and is presently pursuing a Ph.D. research programme at the University of Technology – Sydney, on theory of agency.

Peter can be contacted on 9331 0767 or at peterbv@netspace.net.au