City Lab Information

CityLab is a professional consultancy with a singular focus on making better cities through design expertise, strategic thinking and effective delivery. We are committed to fair and equitable procurement processes, ensuring the best ideas rise to the top. We work with both public and private clients to ensure each project is built on a strong foundation, with a rich brief, a rigorous procurement process and a collaborative network of advisors and jury members. CityLab is Australia’s number one design procurement consultancy, with experience working at all scales, from large to small, and in every state across the country. We pride ourselves on delivering systems and processes that both clients and design professionals trust. We are laser-focussed on delivering the highest design standards while meeting all technical and legislative project requirements. Past and present clients include - Development Victoria - Major Projects Victoria - Arts Centre Melbourne - National Gallery of Victoria - City of Greater Geelong - The Victorian Pride Centre - Whitehorse City Council - Monash University - City of Charles Sturt - State Government of Victoria - Randwick City Council - Gold Coast City Council - Brisbane Airport Corporation - Auckland Waterfront Development Agency - Colonial First State - WA Department of Housing and Works - Stockland - Willoughby City Council - Hume City Council - Ningaloo Reef Development Authority - Minderoo Group Andrew Mackenzie is the Founding Director of CityLab. He has advised on competitions in every state in Australia, assisting both local and state government, as well as universities, cultural institutions, corporations and development authorities. With over two decades of skill and experience working in the architectural sector Andrew is well placed to assist in the management and delivery of architectural procurement processes, with particular experience in complex design briefs.