Balancing the often-competing challenges of rapid urbanisation with achieving high quality, long lasting built form outcomes is a key influence for Callum’s work at element.

Known as a diligent and motivated planner, he has worked in local government and private practice and is skilled at working through diverse planning frameworks where important considerations such as heritage, topography, density, community sentiment and financial viability need to be smoothly navigated.

He cites Barangaroo South as a city shaping project that has made a lasting impression – demonstrating environmental performance, great pedestrian outcomes and the power of private and public partnerships.