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alek@groupn.co
02 9195 1402
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In 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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jessica@groupn.co
02 9195 1407
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Jessica joined the practice in 2006 and completed her Master of Architecture in 2011 at UTS. She has risen to the role of senior design & technical manager, amassing extensive project experiences across government, education, commercial, hospitality and retail projects. Jessica is adept at coordinating all phases of the delivery process and ensuring the best design outcomes from within collaborative team environments. Practicality and problem solving sit at the core of her approach. She often underpins the delivery team with a base of knowledge and skills that guarantee a quality project delivery. Jessica’s versatile nature allows her contribution to the practice to extend simultaneously to various aspects of the practice, including the GROUPN social environment, operations & QA management systems

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marc@groupn.co
02 9195 1401
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Grew 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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kate@groupn.co
02 9195 1403
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Kate couldn’t decide whether to pursue a career in Architecture or Landscape Architecture, so she did both. Following an early gig as a landscaper, Kate was awarded the Woods Bagot Scholarship and received a Bachelor of Architecture with honours from UTS in 2005. Kate joined GROUPN in 2012 with a diverse range of skills acquired from working for Cox Architecture, Andrews Neil Urban Design Group in Gosford and other boutique Northern Beaches and Central Coast practices. Kate’s experience ranges from luxury single dwellings to mixed-use towers, large scale residential developments, seniors, aged care and government. Kate believes that architecture and landscape architecture are about close client/architect relationships and good communication, and is the perfect balance between problem solving and creativity, job and passion, and utility and beauty.

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ivonne@groupn.co
02 9195 1404
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Is 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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lauren@groupn.co
02 9195 1409
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Having graduated with a Master of Architecture from the University of South Australia, Lauren joined GROUPN in early 2015. Highly personable, motivated and organised, Lauren has quickly established herself as a key member of the project delivery team. Lauren’s drive and architectural knack are complemented by a wealth of experience in customer service, which allows her to develop strong client and stakeholder relationships, which ensure critical outcomes across all project areas. Coupled with her strong technical skill set and creativity, Lauren has already amassed a solid understanding of the delivery of government, commercial, recreational, hospitality and educational projects. She continues to provide advanced input in 3D modelling and computer generated imagery, which make her an valuable member of the GROUPN family.

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becci@groupn.co
02 9195 1405
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From 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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emma@groupn.co
02 9195 1416
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Awarded the Dean’s List of Excellence in Academic Performance from The University of Sydney where she holds a Master of Architecture, Emma joined GROUPN in 2015 as a student. Emma’s experience speaks more than her years in practice. Having won the Hezlet Bequest Travelling Scholarship, Emma collaborated in a joint studio with Tokyo University which investigated the relationship between architecture and infrastructure within Tokyo. Emma brings to GROUPN her drive, motivation and a passion for architecture, while her interests in both green innovations, as well as algorithmic design and digital fabrication place her at the vanguard of cutting edge architecture and make her an asset to the team.

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emily@groupn.co
02 9195 1413
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Emily 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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tracey@groupn.co
02 9195 1406
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With a history spanning over 30 years with the design and building industries, Tracey relishes researching and investigating potential business. The eclectic and vibrant team at GROUPN inspires her to seek out work that will challenge, expand and evolve our architects to reach, stretch, create and amaze.

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marcus@groupn.co
02 9195 1408
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Since his early foray into the field of architecture, Marcus has been inescapably drawn to designs that exhibit charisma and sublime refinement. Since joining GROUPN he has brought this keen eye to his own drawings, always cultivating tasteful nuance and bringing a touch of humour to the job. Graduating with a Master of Architecture from the University of South Australia Marcus contributes expertise in conceptual design, model making and building information modelling to designs across the entire gamut of project phases, with the aim of delivering outcomes that are not only rich with personality and but always on point. Marcus’s strengths make him a key member of the GROUPN team, while his quest to write the rule book on swank bars in Sydney firmly cements his position as captain of the social calendar.

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jet@groupn.co
02 9195 1415
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Jet believes that a building, like a work of art, can have a profound impact on the human consciousness. For Jet, the bold communication of a message is fundamental to the discipline of architecture, whether it be in a design gesture, construction detail, or socio-political testimony. Jet tackles each brief with perspicacity, irreverence and grit. His experience at the practice lends him a comprehensive understanding of the myriad parameters involved in bringing buildings to life. Jet’s practice is fundamentally interwoven with both material and technological investigation, to extract digital and analogue production beyond familiar territories. Jet was a recipient of the Hezlet Bequest, representing the University of Sydney at the 2016 Venice Biennale of Architecture as part of the Master of Architecture program.