philosophy
An Architect deals with many layers, from the aesthetics of our built environment to the wellbeing and inspiration that emanates from deep within a space. To promote good design which necessitates a responsibility to both the individual as well as to our broader community in providing a sustainable solution, a positive contribution and a context that engages the senses.
A belief that a design should provide an appreciation for the many layers of our heritage and future aspirations to better realise where we are going.
If it’s been somewhere it’s done something.
Robert Rauschenberg
about me
Maurizio Toneatto has been principal architect of m.t.architettura since 1999, as well as having been a project architect with Greg Burgess Architects, Andronas Conservation Architecture and Perkins Architects including various Government; Community; Institutional; Childcare and Residential projects.
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Initially trained as a Surveyor/Cartographer, Maurizio has formed a deep connection with the natural environment and its inspirational topography.
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a r c h i t e t t u r a from the Greek 'arkitekton' (apxitektonviky - arkhitektonike from apxi chief / leader + tektoviky builder / carpenter), an art and science of designing buildings and physical structures.
Maurizio feels it essential to be working closely with the client from initial concept through to construction, together with a collaborative consultant team of professionals and trades in realising a positive outcome.
A keen traveller and commercial pilot Maurizio has conducted various aerial survey/surveillance + training operations throughout Australia which has further enhanced his perspective of how vast and inspiring our natural environment can be.
maurizio toneatto architettura is based in Emerald, the Dandenong Ranges and has been actively involved in various community based projects with the most notable being the ‘Ash Wednesday Memorial Project’, Cockatoo. However, also encompassing a broad range of building + landscape projects in the inner city, regional and further offshore.
Maurizio is a member of the Architects Registration Board of Victoria; has acted as a competition jury member for the Australian Institute of Architects; as well as being actively involved with the Architeam Cooperative; Archicentre; Architects Group Australia and the Melbourne (Ballarat/Bendigo) Open House events.
