Kirby Rees

Background

About Kirby Rees

Kirby Rees is an architect, advisor and project strategist with over fifteen years’ experience shaping complex and high-impact projects across Australia’s built environment. Her career spans architecture, advisory, project management and Tier 1 construction - working across adaptive reuse, commercial, civic, defence, education, hotel, infrastructure, residential/BTR and transport sectors with private, public and REIT partners.With a rare ability to bridge design excellence and commercial leadership, Kirby brings clarity to complexity: partnering with clients to unlock long-term value through strategy, design accuracy, rigorous delivery, and strong stakeholder alignment. Her work is underpinned by integrity, collaboration and a deep commitment to sustainable process and outcomes; whether advising on policy, growing a business, leading major capital programs (>$2b), or guiding complex infrastructure from feasibility to completion.Kirby is currently Vice President of the NSW Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects and Chair of its Built Environment Committee, where she is an active contributor and advocate for the importance of the role of the architect & high-quality built environment.Kirby’s leadership is values-led, outcome focused, and grounded in the belief that great projects, business’ and industries - are built on trust, strategic foresight, and the courage to do things differently.