PEOPLE
DION BYAS
Associate, Senior Architect
Dion brings a wealth of expertise to his role, with a 25-year career specialising in education, residential and commercial sectors. He has delivered projects varying in scale from bespoke refurbishments to major infrastructure for government, private and PPP clients. With expertise in detailed design and contract administration, he is highly regarded for his thorough approach to project delivery.
Dion is adept at responding to complex technical requirements and specific guidelines for specialist typologies such as warehousing, manufacturing and social housing. He is highly skilled in Revit and is committed to improving GGA’s documentation efficiency and accuracy. A skilled communicator and mentor, Dion enjoys working collaboratively with clients, colleagues and contractors to achieve strong outcomes.
An active member of Learning Environments Australasia, Dion contributes to broader industry discussions on education design. This dedication to research-backed design has seen him shape learning environments that double as community hubs, with integrated cultural and recreational facilities. Motivated by the positive impact architecture can have on people’s everyday lives, he is passionate about creating spaces that inspire joy and a sense of belonging.
QUALIFICATIONS
Registered Architect (SA)
Bachelor of Architecture
Bachelor of Environmental Design
ASSOCIATIONS
Member, Australian Institute
of Architects
Assistant Secretary, Learning
Environments Australasia
Committee (SA Chapter)
Member, Learning
Environments Australasia
RECOGNITION
Travelling Prize in Architecture,
University of Adelaide 2000
FEATURED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Cultural + Civic
Park 21W Sports Hub
Education
Woodcroft College (prior exp.)
– New Junior School
– New Early Learning Centre
SA Schools PPP (prior exp.)
– Riverbanks College B-12
– Aldinga Payinthi B-12 College
Pedare Christian College (prior exp.)
– New Middle School Development
– Senior Learning Centre
Samaritan College, Whyalla (prior exp.)
– OLHC Campus Classroom Redevelopment
– St Teresa’s Campus New Classrooms
St Marks College, Port Pirie (prior exp.)
– Multipurpose Hall
– Junior School Classroom Redevelopments
– Art + Technology Building
– Resource Centre Redevelopment
– Senior Learning Centre
– Administration Upgrade
Health + Aged Care
Kangaroo Island Hospital Redevelopment
Uniting SA Hawkesbury Gardens Aged Care (prior exp.)
Uniting SA Westminster Village Aged Care (prior exp.)
Major Projects + Infrastructure
BHP ODS 1600 Worker Village
Commercial
Seaford Commercial Development (prior exp.)
SAGE Manufacturing Facility (prior exp.)
Various Westpac Branch New and Upgrade
Works in SA, WA and NT (prior exp.)
Various Reece Plumbing Branch Upgrades (prior exp.)
Residential
Housing SA Walk-up Flat Upgrades, Elizabeth (prior exp.)
Logan Street Community Housing (prior exp.)
Adaptive Reuse, Ethelton Primary School (prior exp.)