- Architecture
- Sydney
14-16 Brookhollow Avenue, Norwest
From retail fit-outs to large format retail centres, Industrial precincts to mixed-use developments, our design outcomes are responsive to changing markets.
GroupGSA is at the forefront of design and delivery of vibrant mixed-use urban developments, integrating retail, commercial, leisure and residential typologies.
We draw on international experience to help shopping centre owners, developers and private enterprise find synergy between these elements to attract and retain customers by providing an exceptional blended user experience.
- Architecture
- Landscape Architecture
- Sydney
Clemton Park Village
A synthesis of retail, community uses, carparking and residential.
- Architecture
- Sydney
Rouse Hill Town Centre
In towns and cities, public space has traditionally served as a meeting place, marketplace and traffic way.
- Architecture
- Interior Design
- Australia
Nespresso Rollout
Working in collaboration with the concept consulting architects in Switzerland to deliver a national roll out.
- Architecture
- Brisbane
Cannon Hill Shopping Centre
Our team was engaged by Retail First to design and deliver the revitalisation of their Cannon Hill Kmart Plaza Shopping Centre.
- Director
Lisa-Maree Carrigan
Lisa-Maree, a Director and multi-award-winning architect, is a design and thought leader with a global perspective. Her extensive industry knowledge from working in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Australia underpins her purposeful, visionary design excellence.
- Director
John Holland
As a Director and landscape architect, John oversees our Landscape Architecture business, managing the team, design, and project delivery. He has extensive experience in a wide range of sectors and at various scales, gained over many years of multi-disciplinary work in Australia, the UK, and Southeast Asia, which informs his leadership. John also leads our Cities and Places sector team, focusing on projects such as Master Planned Communities, Public Domain, and Recreation, many of which have received awards and industry recognition for their innovative design and positive community impact.
- Principal
- Melbourne
Emily Gilfillan
Emily is a Principal, architect and our Melbourne studio lead.
- Principal
- Brisbane
James du Plessis
James is a Principal, award-winning architect and Brisbane studio lead. His extensive global and local experience includes education, commercial, workplace, cultural, high-end retail and single-residential projects.He is an active member of the UQ School of Architecture, Design and Planning’s Industry Advisory Board.
- Principal
Liam Higginbotham
Liam is the Principal and leader of the national Interior Design team. He is a leader and a catalyst for innovation. He motivates and inspires project teams, drives strategic thinking, and influences design culture. Liam collaborates with diverse talent across the practice to bring the best design thinking and innovation to life through his role as a facilitator of knowledge and research.
- Associate Director
- Melbourne
Simone Carter
Simone is an Associate Director leading our Melbourne Interior Design team. Her national and international experience covers various sectors, including hospitality, luxury residential, commercial /workplace and health. Notable projects she has led include redesigning a Melbourne luxury hotel and the interior design of a high-end residential complex in Dubai.
- General Director
- Ho Chi Minh
Thien Duong
Thien is a Principal and General Director leading our Vietnam studio. Thien is one of the few internationally Chartered Architects in Vietnam today. He has extensive experience working on large-scale projects worldwide, including the UK, Norway, Canada, Bermuda, Africa, Dubai, and Australia. In Vietnam, he is registered as a Class 1 Architect and master planner and sits on the Vietnam Green Building Council Board of Directors.
- Associate Director
Rajat Khanna
As an Associate Director and architect, Rajat has led the successful delivery of numerous complex projects, focusing on education and social infrastructure for public clients. Rajat has extensive experience on small to large projects in Australia and overseas, including the USA and India.
- Associate Director
Brian Graham
Brian is an Associate Director and an accredited Green Star Assessor. His experience in project coordination covers both the public and private sectors, allowing him to draw on decades of knowledge gained from various project types.
- Associate Director
Jay Griffin
Jay is an Associate Director and architect specialising in commercial, mixed-use, and residential sectors. He manages projects from concept to construction, which include large mixed-use towers, CBD developments, and boutique residential apartment buildings. Jay has a strong passion for tall buildings and has worked on large-scale projects in Australia and overseas.
- Associate Director
Lachlan McCallum
Lachlan is an accomplished Associate Director with extensive experience designing and delivering diverse projects, including multi-residential, commercial, retail, educational and mixed-use developments. He is a team leader with a passion for projects in the education sector.
- Associate Director
Noura Thaha
Noura is an Associate Director and architect with experience across residential, government, infrastructure developments, and education sectors. She is well-versed in providing development advice and navigating complex statutory regulations to provide comprehensive solutions.
- Associate Director
Roberto Gutierrez
Roberto is an Associate Director and architect who leads the design delivery of all Costco outlets across Australia and New Zealand. His expertise in industrial developments and appropriate design solutions for large-format typologies underpins his sector leadership.
- Associate Director
- Sydney
Pei Goh
Pei is an Associate Director, Architect, and NSW Design Practitioner with extensive global experience in public and private projects in architecture and master planning. She has an in-depth knowledge and understanding of design for living environments focused on seniors’ living, retail and mixed-use, commercial, and educational design.
- Associate Director
Andrew Glover
Andrew is an Associate Interior Designer with extensive experience in documentation and delivery of fit-out projects across the workplace, health, retail, public, residential and hospitality sectors.
- Associate Director
Shane O’Donnell
Shane is an Associate Director and architect passionate about design and the construction industry. His experience includes delivering a wide range of complex project typologies, including residential, leisure, mixed-use, commercial, and retail, across Ireland, the UK, and Australia.
- Associate
Jai Negi
Jai, an Associate architect, is known for his creative and analytical problem-solving skills and dynamic and energetic approach. He is a driving force in the expert management of our large-scale projects, ranging from high-rise residential to retail and commercial.
- Associate
Graeme McKinnell
Graeme, an Associate Architect, brings a wealth of experience from Australia, the UK, and international projects. His portfolio spans commercial, residential, mixed-use, civic, education, and transportation sectors. He manages and coordinates design teams on high-profile projects and detailed design phases.
- Associate
Pooja Arora
Pooja, an Associate Architect, applies her experience to numerous residential, community, and infrastructure projects. Her background in construction and extensive understanding of project management allow her to deliver projects that truly capture the intention and vision for the space.
- Associate
Erik Enstrom
Erik is an associate interior designer with a background in architecture and drafting. His passion for interiors has informed his technical knowledge of commercial and tech workplaces, mixed-use, hospitality, and retail fit-outs.
- Associate
Zoe Goodbrand
Zoe is an Associate and architect who moved from South Africa to Australia almost a decade ago. She has worked on various building projects, including residential towers, hotels, retail, and housing design. Zoe specializes in residential apartment design, with a focus on large- and medium-scale projects up to 60 storeys.
- Associate
Zhipeng Cai
As an Associate landscape architect, Zhipeng brings a wealth of experience from his portfolio, which spans residential, commercial, and industrial developments, streetscapes, sports fields, reserves, playgrounds, and urban design and planning projects.
- Associate
Monica Jadhav
Monica is an Associate architect with experience across several project scales and typologies, particularly in the institutional, educational, and commercial sectors.
- Associate Director
Sam Tran
Sam, as Associate Director, brings a unique perspective to our team. As a registered architect in Australia and Vietnam, his understanding of local context and international architectural standards enriches his contributions to the global architectural landscape.
- Manager
Alex Vo
Alex is a professional Architect who is good at Technical detail. He graduated from the Yersin University of Architecture department, […]
- Manager
Khoa Le
Khoa is an experienced architect with 16 years of experience in a variety of roles, including management and coordination of […]
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