David Brand
David Brand is a Melbourne architect, educator and heritage consultant with degrees in architecture and in history and philosophy. He has taught architectural history and design for many years at the University of Melbourne and recently at Swinburne University. David is a well-known local heritage & planning activist, with a passion for maintaining historic character and cultural richness in our contemporary cities. He has served multiple terms as elected councillor and deputy mayor of his St Kilda-based inner Melbourne city council.
David takes a global view of architectural history and urban culture. He has travelled widely through Asia, Europe and the USA, has lived in Washington DC, and has previously co-led ASA architecture tours to California (2018) and to Chicago, Boston, New York & Washington (2024).
David first joined ASA in 2018 and has since co-led the following tours:
- Art and Architecture in the USA: Chicago, Boston, New York, Washington DC and ‘Fallingwater’ (2024)
- Art and Architecture in California: Palm Springs, Los Angeles, The Big Sur and San Francisco (2018)
Art and Architecture in the USA: Chicago, Boston, New York, Washington DC and ‘Fallingwater’ 2025