the align story
architecture, sustainable building, conscious living
“everything starts with design”
Align Architecture is a team of high-performance architects helping clients across Australia create considered buildings with clear guidance, collaborative design and practical building insight.
We work with clients from early ideas through to completed buildings, creating clear design direction and guiding each project with confidence, clarity and care.
Our focus is on thoughtful outcomes, strong communication and the best possible client experience, from design through to the full journey of creating a building that performs well and stands the test of time.
meet the team
passionate about collaborative design
mitch emery
chief executive officer (CEO)
+ co-founder
Mitch brings over 16 years of experience in the building industry, including owning multiple businesses since the age of 19. Passionate about all aspects of design and construction, with a focus on balancing aesthetics and cost-effectiveness, Mitch also has 4 years of experience as an estimator and project manager, providing him with comprehensive knowledge of the entire design and build process. He has a proven track record of implementing streamlined operational and financial systems for various companies.
luke davies
future builder
+ founder
Align Founder Luke Davies is an award-winning builder and the founder of Davies Design & Construction. His book outlining the Six Elements of a Dream HomeTM was published in 2025.
Not many architecture companies are founded by a builder, that’s what keeps align grounded in reality, and makes us so unique.
saxon hall
principal architect
registered architect TAS
Saxon has worked on residential, multi-residential, tourism, educational, public, master planning and heritage projects. He enjoys the problem-solving scenarios and generating architectural solutions that are adapted for our climate, landscape and place. Saxon has a strong interest in energy-efficient, environmentally sustainable design, and loves the opportunity to provide clients with architectural design solutions that suit their lifestyle.
jeremy millington
associate
master of architecture
Jeremy has spent the last 10 years in the design industry since completing his Masters of Architecture, with a significant proportion being involved heavily with passive design and sustainable construction principles. Primarily focusing on residential projects, he also has experience in commercial and industrial structures, but prefers the personal-touch.
michael bamford
architect
registered architect TAS
Michael brings 6 years of experience working in commercial, education, multi-residential, and master planning projects to Align. His passion for architecture and the built environment comes from an interest in energy efficiency and sustainable construction practices while working closely with clients to achieve one-of-a-kind architectural outcomes that bring joy and delight to a building’s end users and the public.
maybelline chang
master of architecture
Maybelline, a recent master of architecture graduate, prioritises impactful design focused on functionality and experience. With a background in interior design, she brings a holistic approach to projects, blending local experience in bespoke residential design with academic achievements. Together with the team, she eagerly anticipates collaborative efforts in pushing architectural boundaries.
janenna davies
accounts
Janenna is a highly experienced administrator, who works collaboratively with builders, estimators, architects and sub-trade contractors to keep administration and payments in order.
meet luke
the story of the align founder
Align’s founder, Luke Davies, is an award-winning builder, the founder of Davies Design & Construction and the author of the Six Elements of a Dream HomeTM.
From securing Master Builders’ of Tasmania, Young Builder of the Year in 2016 and his first Australian Home of the Year award in the same year, Luke’s trajectory in the building industry has been exceptional. His company is the three-time recipient of the prestigious Master Builder Award and has twice won the HIA Tasmanian Home of the Year for building some of the most remarkable homes in Australia.