Anthony Duckworth

Anthony Duckworth is a Research Fellow at the UWA Design School, Discipline of Urban Design at The University of Western Australia. He is affiliated with the Australian Urban Design Research Centre (AUDRC) where he conducts research, teaches, and practices in the fields of Architecture and Urban Planning and Design. His unique background combines qualifications in both Architecture and Civil Engineering from UWA, with extensive professional experience spanning 20 years across architecture, urban design, and transport planning.

• Primary Affiliation: UWA Design School, Discipline of Urban Design
• Research Centre: Australian Urban Design Research Centre (AUDRC)
• Teaching Roles: Masters of Urban Design (UWA), Master of Architecture (UWA and Curtin University)
• Professional Experience: 10 years in Architecture and Urban Design, 10 years as transport planning engineer

Anthony's research interests focus on urban intensification, high-density infill housing design along transport corridors, development of quality of place metrics, infrastructure as a catalyst for urban regeneration, and speculative futures of cities. His work spans multiple disciplines including urban planning, architectural design, transit-oriented development, density studies, and transport-land use planning. His research expertise contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable cities and communities.

The analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on practical urban design policy implementation, with particular emphasis on apartment design standards, community engagement methods, and contextually appropriate urban growth models. His work combines technical engineering knowledge with architectural design sensibilities to address complex urban challenges.

• 2019 Planning Institute Awards for Excellence WA - Best Planning Idea Small Project
• Ministers Award (2017)
• Australian Urban Design Awards (2017)

Anthony actively supervises research and engages in knowledge transfer through various activities including public lectures, seminars, and consultancy work with government agencies. His current research projects include Low-Carbon Transit-Oriented Development Precincts (2025-2026) and several initiatives focused on optimizing apartment design policy. He maintains strong connections with key government agencies including the Department of Planning Lands & Heritage (WA), Landcorp, and the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority.

His laboratory and research team operate within the Australian Urban Design Research Centre, where they develop innovative tools for community engagement, communication, and collaborative design. These tools aim to assist with communicating and educating key spatial design policy initiatives to stakeholders with varying levels of spatial and design knowledge.