the align story
architecture, sustainable building, conscious living
“everything starts with design”
the story behind align’s game-changing system
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.
sarah den hartog
master of architecture
Graduate Master of Architecture Sarah den Hartog brings six years of experience to her passion for intricate digital model making. Her background in furniture making informs her detailed approach to design challenges. With a Masters of Architecture, Sarah excels at translating concepts into construction documents and collaborating to refine design solutions. She thrives in design studio environments, sharing knowledge and contributing to innovative outcomes.
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.
'not many architecture companies are founded by a builder, that's what keeps align grounded in reality, and makes us so unique.' – luke davies
We are built with purpose, built for change and built to grow.
We are conscious designers.
We are the process and the plan.
We are believers in the build and in the joy of building a home.
We are not trendy, we are not ordinary.
We are not staid or stationary.
What we create is timeless and on time.
We are for the home dreamers and the home builders, we are natural and we are on a carbon neutral trajectory.
We are the future builders.
We are the community where functionality and design Align.