Michael Hegarty
Principal Architect | Chief Executive
Michael is a registered architect and recognised national industry leader. He holds elected positions at both state and national levels with the Australian Institute of Architects and the Association of Consulting Architects. Michael also serves on the South Australia State Design Review panel since 2013 and has been an assessor for the South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (SACAT) since 2019.
Evident throughout his career and current project engagements is Michael’s passion and steadfast enthusiasm for bringing communities together – building meaningful places that resonate and reflect the personality of each project’s place, people and purpose.
Over his 30+ years of experience, Michael has led architecture practices in the UK, Ireland, Asia and Australia. His portfolio of notable award winning projects includes acute hospitals, state significant sports facilities, schools, civic centres and major hotels.
Michael is the nominated architect for the Victoria, South Australia and NT studio locations.
- Registered Architect in South Australia
- Registered Architect in Victoria
- Registered Architect in Tasmania
- Registered Architect in Northern Territory
- UK Architects Registration Board (UK Registered Architect)
- Royal Australian Institute of Architects member
- Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (R.I.A.I. Associate Member)
- Royal Institute of British Architects (R.I.B.A. Corporate Member)
- Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (MRIAI Corporate Member)
- Association of Project Managers Full Member (MAPM)
- Academy of Urbanism Academician/Member
michael.h@sutersarch.com


