Chris and I make up a compact architectural practice with the principals shouldering much of the work load. We each have eclectic occupational backgrounds. My combined qualification in medicine and architecture has slanted the practice portfolio to include about 70% commercial medical work. Chris manages IT systems for several Melbourne-based practices and runs a team of draftsmen from remote locations to document large projects for other architects. 20 year's in the consulting room has afforded me a clear understanding of practice imperatives, medical language and models of healthcare. I have subsequently spent 3 years at Austin Health as a senior project manager, specializing in construction management for complex, live, clinical environments.