Craig Steere

Education: Bachelor of Architecture – Curtin University WA 1981-1985

Particular [architectural] interests: Combining Creativity, Innovation, Exploration & Technology to provide quality solutions to challenges.

Favourite quote: “Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.”Steve jobs

My design philosophy in 3 words: Create the dream!

Good architecture to me means… Creating solutions that enhance the values of the brief, the community and the environment.

My approach to design is… To develop a vision, answer the brief, explore, inhabit its spaces, bring it to life and see joy in its users!

In the future I see myself… Sketching, creating, challenging ideas in the cockpit of my boat!

Kim Steere

Particular [architectural] interests: The Architecture of CSA.
Favourite quote: Happiness does not depend on outward things, but on the way we see them. -”Leo Tolstoy”

My design philosophy in 3 words: Warm | Liveable | Minimalism

Good architecture to me means… Elegant Simplicity

My approach to design is… Keep it simple & Functional

In the future I see myself… travelling the world & enjoying the fruits of life.

Mark De Rozario

Education: Bachelor of Architecture, BA Environmental Design, University of Western Australia

Particular [architectural] interests: The efficient and creative use of small spaces on an individual room and entire site level.
Favourite quote: “Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle.” Steve Jobs

My design philosophy in 3 words: Simple | Considered | Refined

Good architecture to me means… Observing problems, limitations and constraints and seeing the opportunities within these and working with them to create meaningful journeys and experiences.

My approach to design is… To interpret the clients brief in conjunction with the analysis of site and context to create carefully considered architectural responses that are not only successful aesthetically but also functionally.

In the future I see myself… Passing my knowledge and design sensibility onto my children and the greater community.

Erika de Lima

Education: Masters of Architecture, BA Environmental Design, University of Western Australia

Particular [architectural] interests: Sustainability & expression of materiality

Favourite quote: “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” Leonardo da Vinci

My design philosophy in 3 words: Refined, Honest, and Simple

Good architecture to me means… engaging people cognitively, emotionally, and behaviourally.

My approach to design is… helping clients realise their vision through a considered and collaborative partnership

In the future I see myself… experiencing the old and new of architecture through local and international travel.

Dannielle Robertson

Education: Masters of Architecture, BA Applied Science, Curtin University

Bachelor of Creative Industries, Major Interior and Spatial Design, Edith Cowan University

Particular [architectural] interests: How architecture responds to people and places.

Favourite quote: Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work. - Aristotle.

My design philosophy in 3 words: quality over quantity.

Good architecture to me means… improving the quality of how we live, whether it be through comfort, functionality, or connection with one another.

My approach to design is… responding to the brief with creative solutions to create beautiful and functional spaces.

In the future I see myself… looking forward to wherever life takes me.

Amanat Sokhey

Education: Masters of Architecture, BA Applied Science, Curtin University. Bachelor of Nautical Science, University of Tasmania

Particular [architectural] interests: Materiality and Aesthetics; and how they can be explored to compliment an architectural experience

Favourite quote: “Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness” - Frank Gehry

My design philosophy in 3 words: Adaptable | Sustainable | Timeless

Good architecture to me means… producing a design that is distinctive in it’s outlook whilst blending in with the surroundings; modern in it’s approach yet timeless in it’s appeal. So each time you encounter it, the feeling and experience are unique.

My approach to design is… understanding the client’s brief to deliver a bespoke design that is well suited to the clients present needs; and is able to adapt to changes in the future.

In the future I see myself… contributing to society through the value of sustainable design principles and considered architecture.

Maggie Nasution

Education: Bachelor of Architectural Engineering, Parahyangan Catholic University

Particular [architectural] interests: Vernacular architecture and how it reflects a culture.

Favourite quote: “To do things right, first you need love, then technique” - Gaudi

My design philosophy in 3 words: Firmitas - Utilitas - Venustas

Good architecture to me means… Sensitive to the user's needs and the context and also pleasing to the eye.

My approach to design is… listen, research and resolve, and don't forget to have fun

In the future I see myself… continue on doing things that I love and exploring life

Kelwin Wong

Education: Master of Architecture, Curtin University

Particular [architectural] interests: Sexy stair treads.

Favourite quote: “In life, there are no mistakes, only lessons”.

My design philosophy in 3 words: evocative, deliberate, tactile

Good architecture to me means… functions and activities that thrive in the spaces that contain them.

My approach to design is… listen, listen, listen to your clients… and then write it down!

In the future I see myself… integrating art and architecture in a witty manner