Nonda Katsalidis AM, Design Collaborator

Nonda Katsalidis AM is a distinguished Greek-Australian architect and AFK Design Collaborator, renowned for his innovative contributions to urban design and architecture. He was born in Athens and migrated to Melbourne at the age of five, where he completed his architecture degree at the University of Melbourne in 1976. This laid the foundation for a career marked by a hands-on approach and a deep understanding of construction techniques.

Katsalidis is recognised for his inventive integration of art, architecture, placemaking, and public realm, which has catalysed social and cultural transformations in urban environments. His commitment to 'the search for better' has driven him to develop new, more sustainable construction technologies aimed at enhancing efficiency and reducing construction times.

For his significant contributions to architecture, Katsalidis received the Member of the Order of Australia, General Division, in the Queen's Birthday Honours 2021.