About - Piccolo

Piccolo House – Piccolo Office

Our homes carry our family name in every way. They are a testament to our passion, our commitment to quality and our vision to create exceptional homes where people love to live.

Piccolo has been a family company for half a century. Michael’s parents, Mima and Martin, founded the family business, building homes in suburban Melbourne. Having grown up with the family business, Michael took what he learned from his parents to evolve the company into the industry leading developer it is today.

Five decades on, with an award-winning portfolio of extraordinary homes,our ambition to be better is stronger than ever. We’re constantly deepening our understanding of how to create truly exceptional homes that stand the test of time – from considering the finest details to how they connect to their surrounds and form authentic communities.

The Piccolo team

Michael Piccolo is proud to continue representing his family’s values of craftsmanship, quality and an enduring commitment to the resident. This has been true from the very beginning and will be carried into the future.

Piccolo is constantly expanding to include our longstanding team members, and most importantly, the people that trust us to create their homes. Their futures. Their legacies.

Piccolo has created a Penthouse Office for an exciting future at the top of Piccolo House, South Melbourne. Bearing the attention to detail and considered elements that are the hallmarks of a Piccolo project – it’s the epitome of the Piccolo ethos.

Our people

Michael Piccolo

Managing Director

“When you build homes for people you become very close to them – you’re building their dream and bringing that to life. Even as we grow, I have always been determined not to lose that focus on our relationship with the Piccolo resident.”

Piccolo has defined beauty in Melbourne for more than five decades. Michael Piccolo has propelled the business forward through his fixation with considering every detail to create homes where people love to live.

Michael has evolved the company into a boutique developer that prioritises architectural integrity and beautiful design – and continues to win awards for doing so.

Michael carries the Piccolo name in every way and his imprint is on every aspect of the business. His passion and vision influence the design, he closely oversees the construction process and he’s there on completion when people’s dreams are realised.

For Michael, Piccolo is a life’s work.

Gaby Cilia

Business Manager

After 15 years with Piccolo, Gaby not only lives the Piccolo values and vision, she’s been passionately involved in developing them.

Gaby’s played varying roles at Piccolo, and these days is focused on our build-to-rent offering at Piccolo House. Having played an important role in Piccolo’s past, Gaby is vital in positioning Piccolo for the future.

Ola Hensworth

Chief Financial Officer

After 16 years at Piccolo, Ola knows how to offer exceptional accounting and client services in the property development sector – and in true Piccolo style goes above and beyond in pursuit of excellence.

Ola came to Piccolo with considerable skill and experience in accounting and finance and has continued to set a high bar within the industry. She shares the Piccolo commitment to create something special and share the journey with our residents.

Toby Earle

Development Manager

With extensive international architectural experience, our Development Manager Toby’s in-depth knowledge of the industry is a win for our residents.

Toby manages consultants and builders to ensure our vision is shared by every person who touches a Piccolo project. Having been with the company for 16 years, Toby continues to be driven by delivering the highest quality design and creating exceptional homes.

Michael Bradshaw

Project Manager

With a focus on quality control, Michael is responsible for the practically indiscernible, highly considered details that underpin every Piccolo project.

His pursuit of perfection elevates construction to craftsmanship and his easy relationships with the project team and purchasers makes the entire Piccolo journey a smooth experience. You can find Michael on site day in, day out, ensuring the team exceeds buyer expectations.