IAN HARRY MANN
FOUNDER, MANAGING DIRECTOR
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Design (Architecture) (Hons), Deakin University, Geelong 2012
Master of Advanced Architecture, Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC), Spain 2015
Master of Business Administration, Australian Institute of Business (AIB), 2018
Harry founded Future in 2019, since which he has led both Australian and Cambodian architecture, engineering, interior and CGI teams to deliver both high end and affordable housing projects.
Prior to founding Future, Harry was a Project Architect at Fender Katsalidis in Sydney, Australia, where he delivered a range of urban design and architecture projects. Harry has been involved in numerous projects ranging from masterplanning to residential design in Australia, Germany, Japan, Thailand, the UK, Spain and Cambodia. He has led the team at Future since its formation, developing the projects, team and capacity.
Harry is passionate about entrepreneurship and innovation, bringing new ideas and concepts to his design work, applying Design Thinking to both architecture and business.
“Interdisciplinary design is critical to the success of any project. We must consider every project in its direct, local and global context, incorporating all stakeholders to achieve the best possible outcome for the built environment.”
MATTHEW SECATORE
DIRECTOR
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Design (Architecture) With Distinction, Deakin University, Geelong 2012
Master of Architecture, Deakin University, Geelong 2015
With over a decade immersed in architecture, construction, and property development, Matthew brings a unique perspective to every project.
His diverse background enables him to navigate the entire development process across multiple sectors. By fusing architectural creativity with a developer’s strategic insight, Matthew consistently delivers outcomes that exceed stakeholder expectations.
This holistic approach, coupled with an unwavering commitment to excellence, makes Matthew an indispensable asset to our projects.
“One of my favorite quotes, “We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us” by Winston Churchill, powerfully captures the reciprocal relationship between humans and their built environment, reminding us of architecture’s profound impact on society and lives.”
DAVID SUTHERLAND
ADVISOR
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Design (Architecture) (Hons), Melbourne University, 1980
In the quarter of a century to the end of 2023 at Fender Katsalidis as practice manager, director, board member and practice owner, David Sutherland was a key member of the leadership which propelled the practice to global recognition and was responsible for many of the award-winning projects of the practice. David is now focused on his boutique advisory service.
David joined Future Architecture as an advisor to its Board, helping establish the direction for the young and aspiring architectural practice in surpassing industry norms and practices.