Director / Architect

Nathan began as a Director of the firm in 2006. Prior to this, he had spent many years working with various companies, developing his portfolio with a number of key commissions. He has experience in various cultures and has spent time as a project designer in Hong Kong and Canada.

Nathan’s passion for Ecologically Sustainable Urban Development and creative building design is evident in a number of large scale and education commissions he has completed. Recently, this passion for sustainability culminated in gaining a Masters of Urban Planning from Bond University’s School of Sustainability. His thesis investigating the culture of ‘Retrofitting Suburbia’ in the Australian urban context was awarded the Planning Ministers Award in 2010. This has provided him with unique insights into the future of urban developments and further evolved his approach to sustainable development.

Director / Architect

Simon has been a member of the Burling Brown team since his graduation in architecture in 2007 and more recently became the youngest Director of the firm. He has undertaken a wide variety of exceptional projects from concept design right through to the final building construction. Simon has developed an enthusiasm for innovative, sustainable materials and construction methods. Simon’s passion for holistic architecture has strengthened his design philosophy for encapsulating both the built form, its landscape and surrounding environment.

Director / Architect

Practicing as a registered Architect, Brennan joined Burling Brown after graduating with his Masters of Architecture from The University of Queensland in 2013. Having worked on a variety of projects both locally and nationally, Brennan actively seeks opportunities to incorporate the natural environment into his work to compliment a building’s form. His work features strong ties to the context and history of the Gold Coast and meticulous detail across both the design and construction process.

Landscape Architect

Lisa has joined Burling Brown with over 15 years’ experience as a practising landscape architect. She has extensive experience delivering quality, practical design solutions with a strong client focus. Her knowledge of native flora is coupled with an appreciation of the importance of maintaining natural ecological systems within the urban fabric.

Lisa’s skills complement the strong practice foundations for creating sustainable and site responsive solutions for all project work. She has a particular passion for formulating innovative and functional design solutions for educational facility sites seeing them as critical components within any community.

Architect

Dylan joined Burling Brown in 2015 after graduating from Griffith University where he received the Board of Architects' Prize and the QIA medallion in his final year of studies.

He brings with him strong creative skills across all project stages and has a strong sense of detail in architectural rendering, presentation and 3D modelling.

Architectural Technician

In 2006 James graduated with a Bachelor of Design from Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology, New Zealand.

Having worked with the team at Burling Brown since March 2007, he has gained a vast amount of knowledge and skill across a diverse range of building typologies.

Architectural Technician

With over 15 years’ of industry experience and a Diploma of Graphic Art and Illustration, Rod employs a passion to his work from concept presentation to final construction. He believes there is nothing more rewarding than seeing a project develop from concept design right through to the finished product.

Architect

Completing a Diploma of Building and Design, fuelled Tyler's passion for architecture and armed him with the skills and knowledge to deliver high quality projects and manage stakeholder relationships. Since joining Burling Brown, Tyler has embarked on a variety of small to large scale projects from educational buildings, high rises to theme park projects.

Sport is a large part of Tyler's life and he enjoys being a leader and a team player both on and off the field. Tyler applies his leadership qualities into his work which gives him the confidence and drive to produce high quality outcomes and experiences for our clients.

Architectural Graduate

After completing his Masters of Architecture at Curtin University in 2015, Nermin lived and worked in the city of Perth gaining broad architectural experience within the industry.

Nermin’s interest lies in social sustainability and alternative urban environments which also was the underlying premise of his Thesis research.

Besides Architecture, Nermin’s strong passion for an alternative medium such as film further extends his exploration, understanding and perception of space.

Architectural Technician

Nikita has completed her Diploma of Building Design with a passion for enhancing and shaping the lives of others through her work. Creativity and a sustainable environment, inspired Nikita into an industry where her passion thrives on continuous change and variety. Nikita offers her own style in design as well as bringing a hard working, devoted and dedicated attitude to the team. Since joining Burling Brown Nikita has contributed to multiple commercial projects, from playgrounds to educational buildings and sporting facilities.