Our people are what make our firm special. Across 20 years of
growth we have shaped an experienced loyal team, that care
as much about the journey as the rewarding outcome ahead.
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Architecture evolves through connection, communication and collaboration.
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Our founding directors David Ponting and Matthew Fitzgerald are masters of their craft with an award winning history of creative accomplishment. Their vitality and vision underpins the practice ethos and service commitment to our valued clients.
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David Ponting
Registered Architect
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Matthew Fitzgerald
Registered Architect
The leadership team are highly experienced practitioners that oversee the complex documentation requirements of today’s construction environment. They inject critical knowledge across the studio ensuring every project is methodically
detailed for the precisely built homes our clients demand.
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Frances Young
Principal - Registered Architect
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Philip Botting
Principal - Registered Architect
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Jason van Huenen
Principal - b.arch
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Rigo Gonzalez
Associate - b.arch
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Katie Skudder-Brolly
m.arch (prof)
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Jade Dormer
ndat
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Baadshah Singh
m.arch (prof)
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Arabella McKechnie
m.arch
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Atlanta Miles
bcs
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Gail Batten
Accounts
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Gemma Muir
m.arch (prof)
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Our creative home, an open yet intimate space for the exploration
of ideas - a place of craft, to excite and inspire our amazing clients.
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