Peter Scarmozzino

Hi, I’m Peter, a 23-year-old Australian with a deep Italian heritage, currently in my final year of architecture school.

My journey in design began with a TAFE diploma in Building Design, which sparked my passion for architecture and the want to further my studies into my bachelors. Since then, through the work I have completed with architects and through my own interests I have developed a deeper understanding of how buildings can shape the way people experience space and community.

Beyond my studies, I’m an active person who enjoys both watching and playing predominately tennis and soccer. Travelling is something I enjoy when possible, having explored four continents so far, Socialising with people of all walks whether through a shared meal, a coffee, or good conversation, is something I always am engaged by. I also have a soft spot for early-2000s cars and the culture that surrounds them.

To me, architecture is constantly evolving, always materialising itself in countless ways. This is something that I am still learning through my exposure to real world construction. I prefer to draw inspiration from my surroundings and the built fabric of different contexts, using them as a foundation for informed, meaningful design.

Looking ahead, my goal is to partake in meaningful projects both locally and internationally, ranging from small-scale interventions to large-scale architectural works.

The Estuary Connect

The Estuary Connect (T.E.C) where co-living meets the waterfront, heritage meets innovation, and community thrives at the heart of Docklands. This mixed-use project aims to create the environment Docklands has long awaited, an escape from the concrete jungle. The building will combine commercial, residential, and food and beverage spaces, with co-living environments driving the communal hub atmosphere T.E.C seeks to establish. Designed to cater to both residents and the public, it encourages interaction at all levels. Kinetic façades and the overall form respond to the site’s natural forces. The design vision centres on four main points: adapting and reusing existing heritage overlays, building a strong connection to the water, retaining high foot traffic, and ensuring the co-living environment remains the key point of difference for Docklands.

The Intersection

The Intersection is a contemporary art museum that creates a sense of community, recreation can meet the arts, and history evolves in the heart of Newport. Acting as a catalyst for Newport’s growth, the project recognises its heritage while evolving from it to create unity through the connection of adjoining precincts and activation of underutilised spaces. The mixed-use building forms a small village environment with study and workspaces, exhibitions of sculptural and painting works, and a history museum of Newport. Complemented by outdoor areas, event spaces, and food and beverage offerings, The Intersection fosters engagement for both residents and visitors. Ultimately, it aims to achieve unity for Newport with focus centralised by the suburb’s desire to grow.

L'oasi Verde

For this project, we were given the opportunity to design our own brief with the aim of developing a parametrically designed project that considered construction systems and incorporated a kinetic component. L’oasi Verde was envisioned as a local communal hub for the Mornington Peninsula, a green oasis on the beachfront providing opportunities for a growing community to thrive. The design introduces garden areas for leisure and for produce to grow, with any free produce used in the on-site café. A weekly local market further strengthens the built fabric of L’oasi Verde. Materiality played a key role in the design, responding to the site’s harsh coastal conditions through strong, durable materials accented by softer elements to provide contrast.

La Fede

La Fede was developed for the Beyond Isolation senior housing competition, to address the growing issue of senior isolation. The brief called for 50 sustainable housing solutions that promote senior re-engagement within the community. La Fede was founded on the principle of finding value in what may seem overlooked, symbolised by a scrunched piece of paper that, once opened, still serves a purpose. Its materiality and façade reflect the strength and stability seniors bring to families and communities. The program emphasises communal integration while maintaining privacy and security, featuring restaurants and cafés beneath the apartments that border a local market, with rooftop gardens both public and private, providing spaces for connection and retreat.

BIM Retrofit

This project involved retrofitting Swinburne University’s AMDC Building in Hawthorn, requiring the design of three new floors and a proposed façade that met the needs of the building. The class required an extensive BIM workflow utilised to complete the project, integrating multiple software programs for conceptual development, site and façade analysis, and documentation. The design vision focused on two main goals: connecting people to place through environments that encourage social gathering and creating a heart for the building via a three-storey multi-purpose amphitheatre. The outcome addressed student needs by introducing diverse spaces for both social and private interaction, complemented by a GRC fin façade system that decreased solar gain and cross ventilation while breaking away from the traditional office aesthetic.