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Practice Leaders
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Jonothan Cowle is a design leader capable of delivering complex projects with unique creativity.
His diverse experience includes award-winning, benchmark projects in master planning, high density residential, retail, performing arts, as well as sports and entertainment venues.
Jonothan is passionate about design and specialising in technologies that enable complex geometries and 3D modelling. His problem-solving skills and unique technical ability deliver outcomes at the cutting edge of contemporary architecture and engineering.
In addition to his role at Rothelowman, Jonothan lectures regularly at Australian Universities on Architectural design theory and technical innovation and has taught Design in the Master of Architecture Programme at RMIT since 2004.
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Duncan’s expertise is in the leadership and management of design from site acquisition through to project realisation.
This is complemented by authentic communication and a high level of professionalism. He seeks to engage holistically with all stakeholders through a collaborative approach and a strong client focus.
Duncan believes in the virtues of finding a balance between progressive design objectives and empirical design theory. This philosophy is complemented by an awareness of the complex human interrelationships in the design and construction industry.Duncan’s overall objective is the facilitation of outstanding design outcomes for clients that positively contribute to the evolution of our urban built environment.
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With over 15 years in practice and eight years’ at Rothelowman, Ivana has experience in balancing the needs of both client and design, with an ability to develop an architecture that is both design-driven and commercially viable.
Ivana has an advanced understanding of the intricacies of planning and the details of construction, allied with a strong interest in creating architecture that is culturally and socially sustainable.
Ivana is a key part of the senior Rothelowman team, and her combined knowledge and experience are integral to the smooth delivery of a wide range of projects.
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Passionate about understanding a project’s design narrative, Karl has successfully worked across various project types and experiences, from large format retail centres, master-planned residential communities, and student housing.
He excels at understanding client needs and strives to realise and unlock the potential in their developments. Karl engages with all stakeholders through project design and delivery to ensure the most innovative and successful outcomes are achieved.
Karl is also passionate about growing talent from within and plays a vital role in our training and mentorship programs.
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Drawing upon a thorough, accurate, and solutions-focused attitude, Sarah is able to engage her team in discussions that best establish clear tasks, goals and outcomes.
As an Associate at Rothelowman, Sarah specialises in mixed-use development design and enjoys a truly collaborative environment.
Balancing the needs of all stakeholders an inclusive design process has proved successful in resolving important decisions during the project’s lifetime.
Sarah is always happy to assist in any way and is especially talented at consulting all parties involved to deliver the most favourable outcomes.
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Strong communication skills enable Hayley to effectively empower a team both internally and externally to the broader consultant team, to produce prominent architectural solutions.
Hayley’s commitment to design excellence and delivering successful design outcomes is evident in her highly motivated and enthusiastic nature.
With over 8 years of experience at Rothelowman, she has been key to the Rothelowman team in delivering a number of large-scale commercial, mixed-use, and multi-residential development projects.
Hayley believes that in order to realise a unique vision, the team inclusive of client and architect must be prepared to challenge design conventions, push boundaries and work collaboratively as one. While understanding commercial viability, Hayley considers each project individually from the outset with a fresh design approach to each for the best, tailored design solutions.
Hayley brings a wide range of experience in leading a team through the multiple stages of project delivery, from initial feasibility and concept design to construction and contract administration.
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Jeff brings a broad range of architectural experience from an extensive portfolio of work both nationally and internationally. His leadership of our Queensland Studio is characterised by an emphasis on collaboration and innovation in design across all aspects and stages of the projects the practice undertakes nationally. He is equally proficient designing individual luxury homes as he is mixed-use residential and commercial buildings across all scales.
His skill base and innovative approach to providing design solutions ensure a clarity and communicable vision for all projects. This approach is underpinned by a detailed understanding of Client aspirations, market desires and end user experience. Combining this research and investigation with a thoroughness and flexibility in design, the studio’s projects offer clearly articulated responses to brief and site opportunity.
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An experienced Architect and Associate, Damian uses his strong communication skills to collaborate with colleagues, clients and consultants to drive projects from inception to completion.
Damian prides himself on excellent client service and helping deliver contextually relevant projects with design integrity.
His project experience includes residential developments of varying scales and budgets, as well as commercial office buildings. Ranging from concept initiation and Feasibility studies through to construction Documentation, his experience allows him to work seamlessly across all aspects of any project.
By establishing positive working relationships with his consultant teams, Damian is able to ensure the design intent is realized to its fullest.
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Kylie has over ten years architecture experience. An innovative designer with a contemporary design outlook, her passion for delivering high quality architecture has successfully contributed to commercial, retail and residential buildings.
Continually striving to achieve a higher level within architecture, Kylie offers clients a fresh approach, environmentally and socially sustainable designs and an attractive and appealing design response.
Confident and approachable, her strong leadership skills bring out the best in the people she works with. Her capacity to continually look for alternative solutions to problems and her intimate knowledge of construction technologies, make her an asset on any project.
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As an Associate with a focus on design leadership, Jun celebrates Rothelowman’s vision for strategic and thoughtful Architectural and Interior responses.
Sharing expertise across both the Architecture and Interior Design fields has reinforced Jun’s interest in the dynamics and importance of design continuity and curation.
Celebrating the importance of story-telling, Jun’s interest in the communication of ideas encourages a cross-collaborative approach to the design vision of a project.
Cultivating strong relationships between the client, colleagues, and project. His previous experience in the Hospitality, High-End Multi-Res, and Commercial sectors bring a diverse perspective towards the National Practice.
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Yan has been involved in a range of commercial projects across the world specialising in multi-res, townhouse, office, Retail and hotel.
Yan serves a dual function at Rothelowman, as Design Manager Yan has responsibility for the front-end design of projects, while as Business Development Manager Yan looks after our valued Chinese Clients.
By implementing his design knowledge as early as feasibility stage, Yan ensures that each project is finished to the highest standard.
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Steven’s extensive experience across varied building typologies, including residential, commercial and educational developments has provided him with the focus to combine design excellence with the highest level of professional service and management.
Approaching all projects with energy and enthusiasm, Steven aims to exceed his clients’ needs and aspirations by delivering high quality, conceptually driven and aesthetically distinctive design solutions.
Steven is a passionate believer in architecture that is responsive to context and embodies qualities important to both the client and the design of the building – including order, arrangement, eurhythmy, proportion, propriety and economy.
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As Associate strong communication skills enable Nicola to effectively coordinate both internally and externally to the broader consultant team, throughout the full lifecycle of a project.
Through her professional and personal achievements, problem-solving and lateral thought have given Nicola the experience, flexibility and people skills to deliver optimised outcomes under any circumstances.
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As a registered architect with more than twenty years’ experience, Chris’ ability to deliver significant projects is an asset to the Rothelowman team.
Since joining Rothelowman in 2005, Chris has consistently demonstrated his strong work ethic, offering a high level of service to our clients.
Chris has played a crucial role in the successful execution of a range of challenging projects. As a team player, he is unrelenting in his commitment to finding appropriate and workable solutions. Chris’ approach has yielded long-standing client relationships which the Rothelowman team takes great pride in.
In his role as Principal, Chris brings positivity, good humour and practicality to continually develop the Rothelowman mission and culture – leading strong teams to deliver key projects and quality results for our clients.
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Ted’s commitment to design excellence and delivering successful design outcomes is evident in his highly motivated and enthusiastic nature.
With over 7 years of experience at Rothelowman, he has been key to the Rothelowman team in delivering a number of large-scale commercial, mixed-use and multi-residential developments.
As a registered Architect, Ted brings a wide range of experience in leading a team through the multiple stages of project delivery, from initial feasibility and concept design through to construction and contract administration. His passion for architecture enables him to identify and utilise opportunities that add considerable value to projects, creating innovative and unique design solutions.
Ted believes that in order to realise a vision, which is mutually successful between client and architect, the collaborative process is essential. This often requires working with a number of skilled professionals from different industries and coordinating a successful outcome as a team. It is these relationships that enable a holistic and effective project outcome.
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As a registered Architect with over 12 years’ experience across a range of sectors, Frances is a motivating leader at Rothelowman.
Across her career, she has built a specialisation in the documentation and construction phases of large and complex developments, with work spanning multi-residential, hospitality and retail.
Frances believes that ongoing professional development is key to the execution of architectural excellence at all levels. Having gained proficiency across all stages of project delivery, she is adept from concept to construction. She is passionate about delivering design outcomes that respond to site context, improve the built environment and provide an exceptional quality of life for the end user.
Excellent communication skills underpin Frances’ systematic approach to documentation and coordination of consultant teams. Her diligence enhances Rothelowman’s strong client delivery, enabling the team to meet stakeholder needs and offer an unparalleled level of service in design.
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Kate is a highly versatile designer with 20 years experience within the industry. She has strong communication skills with a focus on innovative design solutions.
Kate’s early experience within Europe has provided her with an insight and understanding of international design which is demonstrated throughout her more recent work within Australia. Kate’s work is energized through her enthusiasm for art, architecture and the natural environment.
Her continuous research, learning and application gives rise to aesthetically engaging design that is enduring, efficient and environmentally responsible. Within a project Kate’s role is both collaborative and accountable. She builds solid, professional relationships with clients and all who contribute to the design and building process. Kate is a fundamental team leader and valuable asset to our design team.
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As a Principal, Chris shares the studio’s passion for excellence in architectural design. He believes good design is the product of an intelligent response to the building programme, the site and environmental issues (Chris leads the sustainability division of the practice).
Subsequent to graduating from the University of Edinburgh, Chris has 20 years experience working on major projects in Australia and Europe. Fully conversant with all aspects of the architectural process, he has specific skills in building design and managing design teams.
Also the leader of our sustainability division, Chris has led large, multi-disciplinary teams for major residential, commercial and industrial developments in Australia.
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As Managing Principal, Nigel is primarily responsible for leading the business side of the practice to ensure seamless service delivery for all clients. Prior to joining the firm in 2007, Nigel was a client of Rothelowman for almost four years. This ‘client-side’ perspective that Nigel brings to the practice gives him a unique, direct insight into client needs and expectations. Nigel is based in the Melbourne studio and regularly spends time with clients and Rothelowman team members in Sydney and Brisbane.
Nigel has a Bachelor of Economics and MBA from the University of Queensland. With over 20 years of experience in construction funding, project marketing and general business management, Nigel has the skills and motivation to help clients achieve their project goals.
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Russell brings a dynamic and varied architectural portfolio to the Rothelowman team, having contributed to building types from high-end residential to larger public facilities. With the ability to work across all project phases, he has a complex knowledge of the architectural process from conception to completion.
Having worked on projects across all sectors from town planning to contract documentation, Russell prides himself on excellent co-ordination and management of clients, consultants and contractors throughout the project.
With over 10 years working with Revit Architecture, Russell excels in delivering projects in this dynamic environment, fully integrated with all facets of the project team.
His experience is varied and diverse having worked on building types from high-end residential, commercial, through to public buildings such as schools and hospitals.
In addition, he has the required skill set and experience to work across all phases of the architectural and construction process from conception to completion.
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With a strong client focus and collaborative approach, Jackie has 30 years of experience in the Design Industry. Jackie spent many years as an Associate Director of a major Australian Design Practice, prior to starting Lombard and Jack in 2010.
Design focused with a strong architectural aesthetic combined with a love of detail, Jackie ensures that each project is well considered, resolved and unique.
Jackie’s design philosophy is underpinned by a desire to create sophisticated, refined spaces that will stand the test of time.
Strong Concepts that provide a “point of difference” and a cohesive design narrative are hallmarks of Jackie’s methodology.
With many years of experience in High-End Hospitality Design, Jackie’s Portfolio includes the soon to be opened Ritz Carlton Hotel Perth, the highly acclaimed Crown Towers Hotel in Melbourne and the exclusive Royal Suites at the Sofitel Hotel Melbourne.
Jackie’s experience in design also extends to building strong client relationships, effective business management and design team leadership.
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Jackie’s prime objective is not only to fulfil the often-complex requirements of a project brief but to deliver a project that ultimately exceeds client expectations. -
Mark has an emphasis on maximum specificity and process-oriented design, he provides design leadership and direction across projects from their conceptual onset to completed construction.
His research-driven, interdisciplinary approach to complex problem solving on all scales, enables him to look for the commercial opportunity to enhance architectural design and looks for the architectural opportunity to enhance the commercial viability of a project.
Mark has taught in the Architectural Masters program at RMIT as well as being a guest critic.
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Peter’s focus on communication encourages a collaborative approach to the architectural process from design to completion, while cultivating relationships with colleagues, clients and consultants.
He prides himself on his investigative approach to the context to generate culturally relevant and engaging architectural responses.
At the core of his professional conduct is the belief that architecture should solve practical problems and at a fundamental level – should develop from altruistic principles to produce outcomes that benefit the client as well as the wider community.
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As well as being involved in the firm’s architectural design and development processes, Kim is a driving force behind its reputation for outstanding client service. He appreciates that a clear and concise understanding of property development strategy is vital to achieving project viability, architectural integrity and project endurance. Kim is based in the Melbourne studio and spends most of his time working with clients on projects in Victoria and New South Wales.
Kim obtained his architecture degree from the University of Melbourne and completed a Graduate Diploma in Property from RMIT. Born and raised in Hong Kong, he has more than 25 years experience designing multi-residential, mixed use and commercial projects throughout Australia and the Asian region.
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Jarrod is a highly motivated and energetic designer passionate about the impact that fine art and creative arts have in the creation and communication of architecture.
Jarrod has over seven years’ experience as a front-end design leader in multiple fields such as residential, mixed-use retail and community-based projects and holds an appreciation for the challenges that are present in architectural practices.
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In his role as Principal, Stuart constantly pushes the boundaries in design and detailing, creating cleaner, more efficient, rigorous and elegant solutions on challenging sites.
Stuart’s passion for high quality dense urban design was born out of training at the Metropolitan University of Manchester in the UK, just as the city was going through its post-industrial regeneration.
Prior to joining the practice in 2006, Stuart worked in London on large commercial and residential projects where clients included the London Underground. Throughout this period, Stuart created innovative designs and expanded sites, maximising their yield.
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Simon is a registered Architect with over twelve years of experience in both Architectural and Urban Design projects. Simon has worked for both private and public sector clients and has delivered projects of varying scale across a range of typologies.
Simon has a keen interest in progressive Urban Design and has been working closely with prominent Senior Urban Designers and Planners and has been responsible for taking many projects from feasibility through to contract documentation and administration delivering many small, medium, large and extra-large projects.
Whilst working for Local Government and Private Practice Simon gained valuable experience in the procurement and assessment of various developments and understands the value of excellent Urban Design outcomes for all stakeholders.
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With an amassed 15 years of interior architectural experience on a diverse range of projects of varying typology and scale. Julia continues to be highly motivated, evidenced by her rigorous commitment to the exploration of ideas, material and meticulous attention to the technical detailing.
Julia works closely with the client and stakeholders to understand their aspirations, to deliver a tailored outcome through all phases of the project; through conceptualisation, schematic design, design development, documentation and construction administration.
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Passionate about delivering outcomes that exceed end-user expectations, Vinh is highly capable of balancing design excellence with the commercial viability of projects.
Vinh brings a broad range of experience across multiple typologies and sectors including residential, retail, commercial and education.
Vinh specialises in providing feasibility and advisory services to clients to assist with site acquisition. Well versed with market sensitivities he uses his knowledge to add value and optimise projects whilst guiding clients through the process and managing expectations of all stakeholders.
With an innate ability to interrogate a brief to achieve the best outcome for a project, Vinh is always conscious of prioritising a humanist agenda to create places and spaces with a generous eye for life.
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Ben brings deep experience across multiple project types including residential, retail, mixed use, and integrated transport.
Having worked extensively across all project stages, Ben has honed his skills as an all-round architect. His concept design skills have been refined through the application of knowledge gained through project documentation and construction management.
Aside from technical skills, Ben’s focus is on interrogating each project’s brief and client’s business so that the right solution for their needs can be found. He takes the role of trusted advisor seriously. He appreciates the complexities of construction and the importance of successful project delivery to tight budgets and deadlines.
Ben relishes the opportunities presented by new 3D technologies and their capacity to enhance communication in the design process and their ability to maximise the quality of built outcomes.
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Shane is heavily involved in all aspects of the practice but is especially focused on ensuring all projects achieve the highest possible design standard. Shane is consistently inspired to accomplish excellence in architecture. He is solutions driven and closely involved in all projects across the Rothelowman studios. Shane is based in Melbourne and spends most of his time working with clients on projects in Victoria and Queensland.
Shane is immensely proud of the breadth, success and quality of the practice and even prouder of the contribution the Rothelowman team makes to the evolution and appearance of the community’s built environments and interior spaces.
Shane received a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Melbourne and has more than 25 years of experience designing and delivering buildings throughout Australia.
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Lawson brings with him a broad range of private and public sector experience that covers multi-residential, mixed-use, commercial and sporting projects. Lawson has over 10 years of experience which includes working in London, UK. He is highly skilled, extremely motivated and passionate about delivering quality design outcomes.
From project conception through to completion his capabilities cover the full spectrum of project delivery. His experience and dedication ensures seamless transitions between project phases without compromising the original design intent. Lawson is a keen advocate for BIM and the role it plays within the construction industry; the collaborative attitude it brings to a design team and extended level of service provided for the Client.
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Roberta’s interior design experience has seen her work on a diverse range of projects, both internationally and locally. Her portfolio includes hospitality fit-outs, commercial and government developments, along with small, medium and large scale residential developments.
Her overall project experience, starting from schematic design through to final completion, provides a sound knowledge of project processes. Roberta enjoys the challenge of innovative and unique design and exploring spatial environments.
Roberta has undertaken a Green Star accreditation course designed to keep staff across environmentally sustainable design in the design and construction process. She endeavours to implement ESD initiatives across all project sectors.
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With expertise in the delivery of complex multi-faceted projects, Andrew draws on his enviable experience to lead the team and ensure that both programmes and budgets are met.
Andrew is responsible for the coordination of all disciplines and the client to deliver successful projects, he specialises in gathering information to fully understand the brief and delivery expectations.
As Associate at Rothelowman Andrew leads teams to deliver comprehensive documentation and follow through the construction process to deliver a built form which reflects the initial design proposal.
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Andrew has built a reputation for balancing the often conflicting aspirations of design excellence with commercial reality. He believes inspired design is the product of a thoughtful and consistent response to the project brief, the building and a thorough understanding of amenity and client expectations.
With over 25 years experience working on dozens of major hotel projects in Australia, Andrew is fully conversant with all aspects of the architectural process and has specific skills in the design of hotel interiors. Together with his extensive commercial interiors experience, Andrew has an enviable breadth of industry knowledge.
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Since settling in Melbourne in late 2001, Nick has gained vast experience working across a wide range of sectors and typologies.
Over 20 years, Nick has been involved in a wide variety of projects; from residential & mixed-use developments to commercial office, hospitality, educational, institutional & retail.
Nick’s experience in all facets of a project’s life from concept to realisation brings with it a deep understanding of clarity of process. This in itself is a key driver in the success of any project.
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With nine years at Rothelowman and over 13 years in the construction industry, Matthew has established himself as a valuable member of the leadership team. His desire to create highly resolved and responsive architecture is complimented by his enjoyment for collaborative design and the application of various problem solving practices.
Matthew has experience working on all building types, from high-end residential and large-scale multi-residential through to industrial and commercial office. With an ability to work across all phases of the architecture and construction process including Town Planning, Documentation and Contract Administration, his dynamic skill set is highly applicable to any Rothelowman project.
MatthewY@rothelowman.com.au
