APPOINTMENTS

ABOVE Simon Dormer.

HDR APPOINTS NEW SUSTAINABILITY LEADER

HDR, has appointed Simon Dormer as Sustainability Leader in a move the company says cements its commitment to sustainable business practices and project delivery, and regenerative design.

With a background in sustainability strategy, sustainable design, emissions reporting and stakeholder engagement, Dormer’s transdisciplinary experience in leading, delivering and reporting on sustainability spans a multitude of markets and sectors, ranging from energy, water, waste and climate change across architecture, local government, corporate, retail and healthcare.

At HDR, Simon Dormer will be responsible for leading sustainable design across the business and mentoring and coaching design teams to drive a sustainable design culture. He will also work closely with HDR Architecture’s Health, Education, Science, Civic, Justice and Defence sector leads to design and deliver buildings that regenerate people, places and nature. CLAIRE PERPERIDIS COMES TO MATTHEWS

Matthews Architects has announced Adelaide native Claire Perperidis has been appointed as Project Leader to its team, after a 17-year stint in the UK as an architect.

Perperidis holds nearly two decades of national and international design experience across the education, commercial, health, care and residential sectors.

At Matthews, Perperidis will be responsible for running a variety of projects from initial evaluation and feasibility studies through to detailed design, contract administration and construction, working closely with clients, consultants, and contractors. She will assist the Graduates of Architecture within the team to carry out tasks and will provide guidance on both specific projects and wider career development.

BELOW Claire Perperidis. ABOVE From left to right: Kim Ling, Nicholas Putrasia and Giordana Vizzari.

INCLUSIVITY AND DIVERSITY REFLECTED IN PLUS PROMOTIONS

Plus Architecture has announced a number of promotions and appointments this month which will strengthen its Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane studios.

Candice Ng has been elevated to the role of Principal and will now become a vital part of the development of the Melbourne studio. Involved in various Plus projects including 600 Collins, Galleria and VicUrban Logis Industrial Park in the last decade, Ng’s expertise lies in all aspects of project development, from feasibility, master planning, sketch design through to construction administration.

Plus’ Perth studio has been the scene of immense growth since its opening in 2017, which is reflected with four promotions on the western seaboard. Jonathan Ng has been promoted to Senior Associate with Kim Ling, Nicholas Putrasia and Giordana Vizzari set to take on the role of Associate. Jonathan Ng is a valued mentor of junior staff, with his technical expertise paired with his creative vision and innovative approach to design.

Anthony Tai joins Plus’ Brisbane studio in the role of Associate, bringing with him his hands-on and collaborative approach to working with clients and project stakeholders.

ABOVE Troy King.

ARCHITECTUS WELCOMES KING

Troy King has joined Architectus’ Brisbane studio as its new Interior Architecture Principal.

A widely respected interior designer with a portfolio featuring a number of education and workplace projects, King brings his design rigour and delivery know-how to a market the practice hopes to contribute heavily in the coming years.

Troy holds the bulk of his expertise in contemporary education and research spaces at universities, and looks to seamlessly intertwine learning, social and working spaces together. King is able to harness design and technology to assist with clientele navigate shifting landscapes.

ABOVE Sonja Duric.

SONJA DURIC JOINS HAMES SHARLEY AS DIRECTOR

Interior design specialist Sonja Duric joins the board of Australian design practice Hames Sharley as a director. Duric brings over 20 years of experience in workplace strategy, interior design, concept design, project coordination and focus group facilitation to her new role.

In addition to Duric, the new hires include Kate McCann, Michael Edwards and Ian Piggott as associate directors; Pavel Ornelas and Suzi Wedd as associates; Alex Macdonald, Tracy Lo and Kylie Lord as interior designers; and Dion Wee as a graphic designer. Hayball has announced that Richard Weinman has joined the practice as a Principal, which reflects the practice’s expansion into the housing, commercial, industrial and tourism sectors.

Weinman joins the practice with some 25 years of international and local architectural experience, overseeing an array of projects across the country, adapting his design and management skillset across a number of architectural typologies.

BELOW Richard Weinman. ABOVE From left to right: Scott Allardyce, Robert Pahor and Annie Robinson.

LEADERSHIP CHANGES AT SPOWERS

Spowers has announced a change in leadership, with Robert Pahor, Annie Robinson and Scott Allardyce now handling the day-today operations of the practice.

Former Managing Director, Ros Magee, has moved into a consultancy role, with the new leadership trio’s expertise ensuring a smooth transition. Pahor, Robinson and Allardyce have all worked at Spowers for over two decades and possess skillsets that complement one another.

NEW PROMOTIONS AT JWA

John Wardle Architects has expanded its operations to the north, with the appointment of Jasmin Williamson as the practice’s first Sydney-based Partner.

Existing JWA Partner Meaghan Dwyer says Williamson is a welcome addition to the team.

Williamson joined JWA Melbourne in 2006 and began her career working on large scale projects including Melbourne School of Design for University of Melbourne, Monash University Caulfield Library, and the 500 Bourke Street redevelopment. She returned to her hometown of Sydney in 2018 to establish JWA’s Sydney presence and became a principal of the practice in 2020.

In addition to the promotion of Williamson, Luke Jarvis and Emily Kilvington have been appointed as Principals.

Emily Kilvington boasts extraordinary expertise in the design and delivery of large public projects and masterplans, having worked across several projects for Epworth, Scienceworks and Tasports Devonport.

Tine Van de Wiele and Tom Denham have become Associates and rounding out the promotions, Kristina Levenko has been elevated to the position of Senior Design Architect.

BELOW From left to right: Tine Van de Wiele, Kristina Levenko, Emily Kilvington, Luke Jarvis, Tom Denham.