Plus expands into Australia's capital with new Canberra studio

We're continuing our strategic growth. We've established an eleventh studio in Canberra, marking a significant expansion of our presence across Australia.

Senior Architect Paul De Sailly will lead the new studio. This move sees him return to his hometown of Canberra after building an impressive portfolio across Australia and internationally. De Sailly brings 20 years of experience to the role. He has worked across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and London. His expertise includes large-scale mixed-use developments, multi-residential projects, and civic architecture.

The studio's establishment aligns with Canberra's economic development priorities. These emphasise sustainable infrastructure and climate resilience in building design. The ACT Government's commitment to net zero emissions by 2045 presents unique opportunities for innovative architectural solutions.

De Sailly's appointment as Canberra Studio Lead builds on his long-standing relationship with us. He joined the Melbourne studio in 2008 and later contributed to our Sydney operations. His return to Canberra is a homecoming and a strategic move to establish our presence in the growing ACT market. He has deep roots in the community. He attended local schools, where his own child now studies. De Sailly brings both professional expertise and personal investment to the role.

"Canberra is experiencing an exciting period of growth and transformation, particularly with an influx of young professionals seeking both career opportunities and lifestyle benefits. The city now offers a sophisticated urban experience while maintaining its unique character as our nation's capital. Having grown up here, I've witnessed this evolution firsthand and am excited to contribute to its next chapter through Plus Studio's design excellence".

De Sailly's appointment as Canberra Studio Lead builds on his long-standing relationship with us, having joined the Melbourne studio in 2008 and later contributing to the firm's Sydney operations. His return to Canberra represents both a homecoming and a strategic move to establish Plus' presence in the growing ACT market. With deep roots in the community, including attending local schools where his own child now studies, De Sailly brings both professional expertise and personal investment to the role.

Director Sumedh Kataria notes that the expansion into Canberra reflects the city's emergence as a knowledge capital and hub for innovation.

"Paul's deep understanding of the local market, combined with his national and international experience, positions us perfectly to deliver exceptional architectural outcomes that align with Canberra's vision as a progressive, sustainable and innovative city. The Canberra studio will benefit from Plus Architecture's broader expertise across our Australian and New Zealand operations, while bringing a distinct local perspective to our growing network".

Aligning with the ACT Government's focus on creating vibrant urban precincts, our Canberra studio will work across a range of sectors. These include build-to-rent and medium-density residential developments, hotel and hospitality projects, mixed-use developments, commercial office spaces, and civic and institutional architecture.