Nicholas Aylward is a Naarm/Melbourne based designer and maker, With an interest in the manipulation of timber and metal, informed through his rural upbringing in Bangerang country where Nicholas developed his appreciation for the essentialism of the environment.

Employment

Mar 2024 - Present, Nord Modern, Furniture restoration

Jan 2022 - Jul 2024, Volker Haug Studio, Studio Technician

Sep 2021 - Jan 2022, Lost Profile Studio, Studio Technician

June 2020 - Aug 2021, Regional Design Service, Student of Architecture

Education

2021-2023, Masters of Architecture, Swinburne University of Technology

2019, Study Abroad, Northeastern University, Boston, USA

2017-2019, Bachelor of Design (Architecture), Swinburne University of Technology

Selected Group Exhibitions

2024, ‘fables and Folklores’, Craft Victoria, Melbourne

2023, ‘In Praise of Shadows’, Craft Contemporary, Melbourne

2023, ‘WORKSHOP 01’, Melbourne Design Week, Melbourne

2022, ‘GLOAM’, Craft Contemporary, Melbourne

Work Related Experience

Jan-May 2020, Swinburne University & ARUP

July-Nov 2018, Swinburne University & Aurecon

Awards

2019, Letter of recognition, On behalf of the Directors at Bates Smart for completion of Professional Practice 1:BIM (Building Information Technology)

2019, Sustainable Design Award, Swinburne University Graduation Ceremony