Building Better Cities
Join us at Building Better Cities - the first event of the Inside | Practice, guest lecture Series by the Department of Architecture, Monash University.
Both Alloy and Milieu share the belief that we create more than spaces for people. We build environments that shape lives, influence communities, and enrich collective experience through work that is beautiful, equitable, and sustainable.
Despite being situated on opposite sides of the globe, we have come to recognise that while the challenges facing our industry are universal, values-based development remains remarkably rare.
Founded in 2006, Alloy is a multidisciplinary, architect-led development company based in Brooklyn, New York. Alloy sees opportunity in the diversity and complexity of the urban environment, using exceptional architecture and thoughtful development to positively shape the built world. The company is currently delivering over two million square feet of projects in Downtown Brooklyn, including New York City’s first all-electric, carbon-neutral skyscraper and the world’s tallest Passive House building.
Established in 2010, Milieu is inspired by the culture and character of Melbourne. Each Milieu project is conceived to make a positive contribution to its setting. Through a diverse range of activities, Milieu seeks to foster connection, explore innovation, cultivate an everyday culture of design, and enable a well-lived life. The practice is currently developing Fitzroy Gasworks by Milieu, a new model for neighbourhood living delivered in partnership with Development Victoria.
Event Schedule
- Doors open: 6:00 pm
- Talk starts: 6:30 pm sharp
- Q&A: 6:55 pm
- Open floor for questions: 7:15 pm
- Talk concludes / Drinks & networking: 7:30 pm
- Event ends: 8:00 pm
Speakers
Jared Della Valle, FAIA Alloy Development: CEO, Founder
Jared Della Valle has been a real estate professional and architect for more than 30 years and has managed the acquisition and predevelopment of more than 3 million sf in New York City along the Highline, in the Hudson Yards, in DUMBO and in Downtown Brooklyn.
Jared Della Valle is Chair of the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership and sits on the Board of the Architecture League of New York. He has previously taught at Columbia University, Syracuse University, Washington University, Parsons School of Constructed Environments and Lehigh University. Jared has widely lectured at major universities and institutions and his work has been the subject of more than 200 articles and publications including a monograph entitled “Think/Make” published by Princeton Architecture Press. He holds a B.A. from Lehigh University and Master’s degrees in both Architecture and Construction Management from Washington University, St. Louis, MO. He is LEED Certified, a licensed Architect in New York State, holds an NCARB (National College of Architectural Registration Boards) Certificate and is a licensed real estate broker and a Fellow of the AIA
(American Institute of Architects).
Michael McCormack Milieu Property: Managing Director
Michael McCormack has been a leading figure in the Australian property industry for more than two decades, with a focus on delivering thoughtful, design-led developments that enhance the fabric of urban life.
Michael founded Milieu Property to create attainable, sustainable, and well-designed homes for people — a philosophy that continues to guide the business today. Under Michael’s leadership, Milieu has delivered over $1 billion in project value, with a pipeline exceeding this in current work, including some of Melbourne’s most significant city-shaping developments such as Elsternwick Gardens by Milieu and Fitzroy Gasworks. Michael has cultivated strong partnerships with leading investment banks, financial institutions, and Australian superannuation funds, ensuring Milieu’s developments are underpinned by both design excellence and financial rigour.
Beyond his commercial pursuits, Michael is committed to cultivating the cultural fabric of Melbourne. He serves as Deputy Chair of the Centre for Contemporary Photography (CCP) and contributes to a range of industry and government housing initiatives and forums, championing a more equitable and sustainable future for urban development.
Inside | Practice is the guest lecture series of the Department of Architecture at Monash University. The series brings together emerging and established practitioners, alternative studios, and allied professionals to share diverse approaches to architectural practice today. Hosted inside Melbourne’s leading design studios, each session cultivates open discussions about how architecture is evolving—across scales, disciplines, and modes of making—to shape more equitable, sustainable, and imaginative futures.
Event Details
- Date:
- 11 November 2025 at 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
- Venue:
- Hayball, Level 1, 250 Flinders Lane
- Open to:
- Registration required
- Categories:
- Architecture; Industry / Alumni
Description
Join us at Building Better Cities - the first event of the Inside | Practice, guest lecture Series by the Department of Architecture, Monash University.
Both Alloy and Milieu share the belief that we create more than spaces for people. We build environments that shape lives, influence communities, and enrich collective experience through work that is beautiful, equitable, and sustainable.
Despite being situated on opposite sides of the globe, we have come to recognise that while the challenges facing our industry are universal, values-based development remains remarkably rare.
Founded in 2006, Alloy is a multidisciplinary, architect-led development company based in Brooklyn, New York. Alloy sees opportunity in the diversity and complexity of the urban environment, using exceptional architecture and thoughtful development to positively shape the built world. The company is currently delivering over two million square feet of projects in Downtown Brooklyn, including New York City’s first all-electric, carbon-neutral skyscraper and the world’s tallest Passive House building.
Established in 2010, Milieu is inspired by the culture and character of Melbourne. Each Milieu project is conceived to make a positive contribution to its setting. Through a diverse range of activities, Milieu seeks to foster connection, explore innovation, cultivate an everyday culture of design, and enable a well-lived life. The practice is currently developing Fitzroy Gasworks by Milieu, a new model for neighbourhood living delivered in partnership with Development Victoria.
Event Schedule
- Doors open: 6:00 pm
- Talk starts: 6:30 pm sharp
- Q&A: 6:55 pm
- Open floor for questions: 7:15 pm
- Talk concludes / Drinks & networking: 7:30 pm
- Event ends: 8:00 pm
Speakers
Jared Della Valle, FAIA Alloy Development: CEO, Founder
Jared Della Valle has been a real estate professional and architect for more than 30 years and has managed the acquisition and predevelopment of more than 3 million sf in New York City along the Highline, in the Hudson Yards, in DUMBO and in Downtown Brooklyn.
Jared Della Valle is Chair of the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership and sits on the Board of the Architecture League of New York. He has previously taught at Columbia University, Syracuse University, Washington University, Parsons School of Constructed Environments and Lehigh University. Jared has widely lectured at major universities and institutions and his work has been the subject of more than 200 articles and publications including a monograph entitled “Think/Make” published by Princeton Architecture Press. He holds a B.A. from Lehigh University and Master’s degrees in both Architecture and Construction Management from Washington University, St. Louis, MO. He is LEED Certified, a licensed Architect in New York State, holds an NCARB (National College of Architectural Registration Boards) Certificate and is a licensed real estate broker and a Fellow of the AIA
(American Institute of Architects).
Michael McCormack Milieu Property: Managing Director
Michael McCormack has been a leading figure in the Australian property industry for more than two decades, with a focus on delivering thoughtful, design-led developments that enhance the fabric of urban life.
Michael founded Milieu Property to create attainable, sustainable, and well-designed homes for people — a philosophy that continues to guide the business today. Under Michael’s leadership, Milieu has delivered over $1 billion in project value, with a pipeline exceeding this in current work, including some of Melbourne’s most significant city-shaping developments such as Elsternwick Gardens by Milieu and Fitzroy Gasworks. Michael has cultivated strong partnerships with leading investment banks, financial institutions, and Australian superannuation funds, ensuring Milieu’s developments are underpinned by both design excellence and financial rigour.
Beyond his commercial pursuits, Michael is committed to cultivating the cultural fabric of Melbourne. He serves as Deputy Chair of the Centre for Contemporary Photography (CCP) and contributes to a range of industry and government housing initiatives and forums, championing a more equitable and sustainable future for urban development.
Inside | Practice is the guest lecture series of the Department of Architecture at Monash University. The series brings together emerging and established practitioners, alternative studios, and allied professionals to share diverse approaches to architectural practice today. Hosted inside Melbourne’s leading design studios, each session cultivates open discussions about how architecture is evolving—across scales, disciplines, and modes of making—to shape more equitable, sustainable, and imaginative futures.