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Gerald Low is an architectural designer based in Melbourne, with a keen interest in the intersection of architectural theory and digital methodologies. He holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Melbourne (2024) and was previously recognised on the university's Dean’s List in 2019. During his studies, he developed a strong focus on adaptive reuse, a theme he explored deeply in his master’s thesis, Démontage.

Currently practising as a Graduate of Architecture at BKK Architects, Gerald applies a thoughtful, research-driven approach to his daily work. His spatial interests span both the physical and the digital, ranging from 3D-printed facade studies to detailed, AI-driven visualisations. Beyond standard architectural practice, Gerald draws on his background in full-stack web development and ‘vibe coding’ to build custom digital inventory and knowledge management platforms, helping to improve operational efficiency within his studio.

His speculative design work has been recognised internationally. He received an honourable mention in the Shinkenchiku Residential Design Competition in 2023, and the project was recently featured twice in 2025 across two different publications, including a+u (Architecture and Urbanism) magazine. Another notable project, Held Between Eucalyptus and Walls, was awarded second prize in Buildner's Home for the Terminally Ill competition and was subsequently exhibited at the Australian Health Design Conference 2025.

Gerald is also deeply engaged in fostering a supportive and equitable design community. At BKK Architects, he leads the studio's Culture Club and is an active member of the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Working Group. Beyond the practice, he will be contributing to the broader discipline as a Graduate Juror for the Small Project category in the 2026 Victorian Architecture Awards.

Grounded by an appreciation for material logic and technical craft, Gerald enjoys exploring how architecture and digital tools can continually adapt to better serve our built environment.

Education

2022:06 - 2024:06
University of Melbourne, Master of Architecture

2019:07 - 2022:06
University of Melbourne, Bachelor of Design, Architecture

2014:04 - 2017:04
Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Diploma in Multimedia & Animation, Interactive Design

Professional Experiences

2026
AIA Vic Awards Graduate Jury, Small Project Category

2024:06
BKK Architects, Graduate of Architecture

2023:01 - 2024:07
BKK Architects, Student of Architecture

2016:09 - 2017:01
Flava Design, Web Design Intern

Awards

2026 Honourable Mention The Water Tower 2025 Terraviva, The Vessel of Ritual

2026 Shortlisted The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial #6 Buildner, Anti-Order

2025 2nd Place Winner Home for Terminally Ill #4 Buildner, Held Between Eucalyptus and Walls

2024 Honourable Mention Home of Shadows #2 Buildner, Young Street House

2024 Shortlisted Senior Living #2 Buildner, Successful Ageing in West Footscray

2023 Honourable Mention Shinkenchiku Residential Design, 16 Units Above A City Brewery

2023 Honourable Mention Microhome #6 Buildner, Yurt 2.0

2022 Shortlisted Modular Home #2 Buildner, Collective Variable

2019 Dean's Honours Awards Year Level 1, University of Melbourne

2017 Outstanding Enterprise Team Award, Ngee Ann Polytechnic

2016 Course Best Performance for Designing User Experience, Ngee Ann Polytechnic

2015 Course Best Performance for Light, Colour & Design, Ngee Ann Polytechnic

2015 Course Best Performance for Tone, Colour & Composition, Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Publications & Exhibitions

2025:10 Australian Health Design Conference 2025, Held Between Eucalyptus and Walls

2025:07 a+u Manhanttan: Towers and Thresholds, 16 Units Above A City Brewery (p160)

2025:05 Shinkenchiku-Sha, 16 Units Above A City Brewery (p26)

Acknowledgement

I acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung people, the traditional owners of the land we inhabit, and extend this respect to all first nations people past, present and emerging.​ I recognise that sovereignty was never ceded. 

Publications

Publication 1

2025:5 Shinkenchiku

Publication 2

2025:5 Shinkenchiku

Publication 3

2025:07 a+u

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