Our Team

Meet the team

Part of our success is due to the fact that we have created a work culture that attracts and retains like-minded professionals who are not only extremely talented in their craft, but passionate about achieving the best results for our clients.

As much as we are committed to ensuring our clients are 100% happy with our service, we’re equally committed to keeping our staff happy. Consequently, you can be assured that in addition to applying superior design expertise to your project, our creative team also brings the essential qualities of passion, energy and commitment.

Glen Dowse

Director

B.App.Sci., B Arch, AIA, HIA (President 2015 – 2018), MBA, Architects Registration 966

Born in 1967, in Canberra. Graduated from the University of Canberra in 1991. While there he was awarded in 1989 “The Northrop Award” and in 1989 Second Prize “Marion Mahony Griffin Measured Drawing Competition”. Architectural experience gained in Canberra includes the firms of CG Cummings and Associates, Lester Firth and Associates and Phil McMaster Pty Ltd, TT Architecture, and overseas with the Southampton firm of MWT Architects.

Aj Bala

Director

B.Arch BaSc (Environmental Design), Architects Registration 2336

Aj is a Graduate of the University of Canberra and brings over 20 years of architecture & construction knowledge to the DNA team. His keen interest in development & property provides him with a balanced view of the commercial viability of architectural projects. Having a range of experience at various local & International practices, Aj has worked on a wide variety of projects including Master planning, Multi-unit/Mixed use, commercial, high-end residential and industrial work. His project experience ranges from concept and design work, right through to project delivery. His project experience both nationally and internationally coupled with his passion for building the local Canberra community and education, having taught a number of tertiary accredited design courses, brings an added dimension to the DNA practice.

AIA 2021 Professional Practitioner award

Press:

Canberra Times: Canberra Airport holds a special place in the heart of architect Ajanthan Bala
YouTube: Behind the Bio with Aj Bala: Director DNA Architects
Riotact: Canberra architect has a focus on the future and it fits him to a T
Wainwright Facades: Meet an Architect: AJ BALA

Mick Sergi

Director

Diploma of Building Design

Mick joined DNA architects in 2014 and brought an energy and enthusiasm for design & people which has been contagious! His continued passion for architecture and business has seen him take on a leadership role within the studio, completing many successful projects, creating lasting relationships with clients & consultants alike.

Ross Norwood

Director

B.App.Sci., B Arch (Honours), AIA, HIA, MBA, Architects Registration 973

Ross is a local Honours graduate from the University of Canberra. Prior to establishing DNAA Ross gained valuable local experience with Geoff Buttterworth and Partners, Renfree Hanrahan and Bligh Voller Neild, with overseas experience at Fitch RS in London. With 30 years’ experience under his belt Ross has a broad range of completed projects from small renovations to large multi-million dollar mixed use buildings.

Rob Henry

Director

B.Arch (Hons), Fellow RAIA, Architects Registration 2461

Rob is a graduate of the University of Canberra and has worked in architectural practice for over 20 years. Rob holds a strong passion for enhancing the quality of housing by promoting alternative housing types through his ongoing research, his competition winning New Experimental Architectural Typologies (NEAT) Housing scheme, his successful submissions to the 2018 ACT Demonstration Housing Project, his collaborative work to develop innovative prefabricated accessible housing solutions for people living with disabilities, and his involvement in the Low Carbon Housing project.