Great design should make life more enjoyable
At GROUPN we believe in sharing the excitement of creative exploration. Well-conceived design should be efficient and responsive whilst having a positive impact on people’s sense of well-being. Great design should make life more enjoyable.
A defining characteristic of our process is the way we engage and interact with clients, users and stakeholders. We believe our most important communication tool is our ears. We listen intently; we share our knowledge; and we build consensus to achieve common goals.
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Our people
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Alek Kapitanovic
Practice Manager
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alek@groupn.co
02 9195 1402
LinkedinIn his 15 years with the practice, Alek has honed his experience in the comprehensive execution of architectural projects to a sharp edge. His passion for accuracy make him a natural fit for practice manager, and his unruffled disposition lends him both the composure and the candour to guide the documentation output of the practice. Alek is excited by design that both surprises and impresses clients, while his dependability makes him a favourite with both consultants and contractors. He never ceases to look for more efficient solutions to accepted challenges: Alek continually negotiates complex problems, be they with approvals, compliance, software or people – to gain the confidence of all who work with him.
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Marc Nicholas
Managing Director
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marc@groupn.co
02 9195 1401
LinkedinGrew up with Architecture in the family and graduated from the UNSW with a Bachelor of Architecture in 1999. Worked in Canada and the UK on large scale education, health and fitness and IT installations before returning to Australia in 2003 to join the family practice. As the founding Director of GROUPN his role is to inspire and empower those around him to use design to improve people’s well-being and make life more enjoyable. Believes every project is an opportunity to maximize return on investment for clients by delivering property specific designs based on rigorous analysis and research.
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Ivonne Schneidenbach
Project Design Leader
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ivonne@groupn.co
02 9195 1404
LinkedinIs a Registered Architect and Green Star Professional. Interested in what gives buildings lasting beauty, vibrancy, a natural ease of use and a sustainable outlook. Has worked extensively on projects in Sydney and rural NSW and enjoys leading projects to optimal outcomes for the client on both a macro and micro scale. Is experienced in architectural feasibility & master planning, design, documentation and contract administration for educational, institutional, hospitality, medium-density, ecclesial, heritage, infrastructure and residential projects. Holds a Bachelor and a Master of Architecture from Dresden University of Technology, Germany & the University of NSW. Is accredited by the Australian Institute of Architects and is a Green Star Professional with the Green Building Council of Australia.
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Becci Finn
Project Design Leader
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becci@groupn.co
02 9195 1405
LinkedinFrom the shiny potential within each new venue design, to the simple pleasure of a smiling guest, Becci is passionate about Hospitality. With her dream venture fusing chocolate and dogs not yet resolved, Becci relies on her self-proclaimed skill as a ‘human barometer’ in her design approach. A particular curiosity for the un-tangible workings of hospitality spaces & the interactions that fill them. From this, a balance of comfort vs friction drive Becci to consider a hospitality venue from multiple perspectives – what can we push to enhance and delight? For the fresh expectant eyes of a new guest to the hardworking team that delivers the critical service dimension, a constant mystery to be thoughtfully solved, best done over some dark chocolate and puppy pats.
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Emily Wallace
Practice Manager
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emily@groupn.co
02 9195 1413
LinkedinEmily has experience working in various phases of project delivery, from schematic design to contract documentation across a variety of building types including local government, education and hospitality. She is highly involved in the graphic outputs for GROUPN, as well as assisting the Practice Manager in maintaining the office’s quality assurance & management systems.
Emily is currently completing her final semester of her Master of Architecture at the University of Technology, Sydney. During her studies she has gained international studio experience, including a Cambodian construction project on Koh Rumdual Island & the Festival of Transitional Architecture in Christchurch, New Zealand. Emily teaches design for the Bachelor of Design in Architecture program at the University of Technology, Sydney.
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James McNicol
Project Design Assistant
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james@groupn.co
02 9195 1419
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Ruth Harris
Project Design Leader
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Gladdys Ginete
Project Design Coordinator
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gladdys@groupn.co
02 9369 3546
LinkedinA registered architect in the Philippines, Gladdys has been actively involved in project conceptualization, development of architectural drawings, and project implementation. Gladdys is skilled in producing construction drawings both in AutoCAD and Revit. Prior joining GROUPN, she worked with one of the largest developers in the Philippines as Planning Architect.
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Virgil Reyes
Accounts & Administration Manager
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virgil@groupn.co
02 9369 3546
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