We aim to create good work and a good place to work—where our staff and clients can enjoy the journey. That’s why we’re here. That’s what architecture is. It’s one of those great professions where you get to see the results of your labours. I love the idea of designing, seeing the project built, seeing the client happy. Our clients should enjoy the experience and our architects should enjoy the experience.
Paul Trotter
Paul Trotter FRAIA
Position
Director
Qualifications
Diploma of Architecture (Hons) (QUT 1989)
Registrations
Registered Architect, Qld
Specialisations
Education
Aged care
Cultural
Multi-residential
Affiliations
Fellow of the Australian Institute of Architects
Member of Aged Care Qld
Council of Educational Facility Planners International (CEFPI)
Brisbane Saints Cricket Club—The Og (Spiritual Leader)
Careel Cruising Yachting Association—Moreton Bay Captain
Leprechauns , St Patrick’s College, Shorncliffe—Foundation Father
Urban Design Alliance Queensland—Life Member
Work history
1995 – present Partner/Director, Fulton Trotter Architects
1993 – 95 Associate, Fulton Gilmour Trotter Moss
1991 – 93 Architect, Fulton Gilmour Trotter Moss
1989 – 91 Architect, Grinling & Crisp, London
1988 – 89 Graduate Architect, Fulton Gilmour Trotter Moss
1987 – 88 Architecture Student, Down & Neylan
1986 – 87 Architecture Student, Robin Spencer & Associates
1983 – 86 Architecture Student, Fulton Gilmour Trotter Moss
Who am I …
A middle aged, balding man who enjoys coming to work and playing up on weekends with family and friends.
Home
Shorncliffe, Brisbane, in a lovely sprawling Fibro duplex on Moreton Bay with plenty of space for cricket pitch and boat storage.
Significant others
Married to Mary. Children: Clare and Matthew. Labrador retriever: Salty. Cats: Georgia and Harry. Plus numerous fish.
Definition of architecture
A journey that has a wonderful destination at the end!
Why I do what I do
I love to travel!
When I decided to be an architect …
Immediately after receiving an Academic Merit Award in Grade 8 at Ipswich Grammar School, when I realised I had a brain.
If I wasn’t an architect, I’d be …
Illustrator, author, editor of a sailing/cruising magazine.
What else I do …
Sailing, fishing, camping, playing cricket.
I did that!?
The steel bottle trees at Dogwood Crossing @ Miles.
I wish I’d designed …
Park Güell in Barcelona.
My gangs
Careel Cruising Yachting Association
Brisbane Saints Cricket Club
Bruise Team
My heroes
People who love their jobs and do them well.
AKA
The Og
Admiral (Careel Cruising Yachting Association in Qld)
Signature quote
Measure twice, cut once.