Leadership
Our quality design process brings out the strengths in our leaders and teams and proves that a creative environment thrives in a positive culture.
Rodney Moyle is the Managing Director at nettletontribe. A registered architect and designer with more than 20 years’ experience, he has considerable expertise in successfully delivering residential, commercial, educational and mixed-use projects.
Rodney works collaboratively with design teams and stakeholders to negotiate commercially viable outcomes for nettletontribe’s clients.
Rodney takes an active enthusiastic role in projects from design concepts through to implementation. His experience includes work on the Coronation Drive Office Park, The University of the Sunshine Coast, Roma Street Parklands, 405 Montague Markets and The University of Queensland’s Gatton Campus.
Amy Lyden
Director of Operations
With 25 years experience in the industry, Amy is responsible for the operational side of nettletontribe. With a background in Finance, HR, Marketing and Property Management, her multi role strength played an integral part in the diversity, growth, and development of the practice.
Providing a practical yet unique perspective within a creative business, Amy’s immersive leadership style encourages those to thrive around her. As a member of the Practice Group and Board of Directors, Amy continues to play a vital role in leadership and direction of the practice.
Read lessGlen Mallett is Director at nettletontribe. With more than 20 years’ experience, Glen has delivered numerous large scale commercial and residential projects.
In 2015 Glen’s work on The University of Queensland’s Student Accommodation Project was shortlisted at the World Architecture Forum in Singapore.
His recent work in Brisbane includes Roma Street Parklands,175 Eagle Street, the Skyline Apartments, 757 Ann Street, and 25 Montpelier Road.
Bernard Waller is a registered architect and director at nettletontribe with extensive experience in commercial, residential, health, interior and industrial architecture. He is responsible for the implementation of quality management for use in the design and documentation process.
Evidence of Bernard’s extensive health experience is showcased in the successful completion of projects such as the Byron Central Hospital for Health Infrastructure NSW.
Read lessIrish-born Donal Challoner has been a Director at nettletontribe since 2013. Donal has worked in the construction industry for more than 25 years. He enjoys extensive industry-wide experience, particularly in retail architecture.
He has been responsible for the design and delivery of numerous projects since joining nettletontribe in 2002 and Donal’s recent work includes Woolworths Double Bay, Lifestyle Working Collins Street in Melbourne and Pegasus on the Gold Coast.
Melbourne-based Ken Ng is a Director at nettletontribe. He has a keen interest in sustainable design and conservation and helped to deliver the 6 Green Star-rated Workplace 6 as well as the refurbishment of the heritage-listed 11 Barrack Street, Sydney. Ken’s work focuses on commercial master planning, commercial offices, student accommodation and refurbishment architecture.
His extensive portfolio includes student accommodation projects at the Australian National University (ANU), University of Canberra, Victoria University, Deakin University and University of Technology Sydney (UTS). Ken has also been involved with a number of commercial projects including 12 Marcus Clarke Street in Canberra, Lifestyle Working Brookvale, and Lifestyle Working Collins Street.
David Puleo is a registered architect and Director at nettletontribe with experience across a range of projects including retail, commercial, student accommodation and industrial. As a team leader, he provides critical analysis, advice and feedback on projects related to retail and large-scale mixed-use developments.
David’s project experience includes the Australian National University’s student accommodation project, Lena Karmel Lodge, which, through his dedication to ESD principles, resulted in the project being awarded the BPN Sustainability Award for Multi-Density Residential.
David Cohen is a Director at nettletontribe. He is a Green Star Accredited Professional and is passionate about designing living and working environments which enhance the user’s experience.
Across multi-residential and commercial developments, David is involved in all project stages, from concept through to delivery.
He has worked with leading construction industry clients including Pradella Developments, Seymour Group, Watpac, OPD, Hutchinson Builders, Built and Investa. David’s extensive experience across the Brisbane market includes The Gantry Apartments, Skyline Apartments, Gardens Residential Apartments, 140 Melbourne Street and 757 Ann Street.
Justin Morgan is a Director at nettletontribe. He is a registered architect with more than 30 years’ experience across multiple sectors including residential, commercial, retirement, health, laboratory and interiors.
Justin’s recent projects include 4 office buildings as part of Acuity Business Park at Robina. He has been instrumental in the development of Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology Stage 1 Building and more recently their Stage 2 Building as their firm grows. His extensive portfolio includes a 58-storey office building in Melbourne and a 20,000m2 office building in Canberra.
Jeremy Bishop is a company director and leads nettletontribe’s design team in Sydney.
Primarily focused on medium to high-density residential projects, Jeremy has considerable expertise in conceptual designs, feasibility studies and detailed design development.
His work varies from student housing projects such as Kinloch Lodge, to high-end apartments including Triptych Melbourne. Other projects include Waratah Mills, Santa Sophia College, and the Abode Apartments in Sydney.
George Fatseas is a Senior Director at nettletontribe. With a career spanning more than 35 years, George has considerable expertise in mixed-use, student accommodation, high-density residential and commercial developments. George works closely with the firms’ senior project architects to provide critical analysis and advice across a variety of projects.
His work across the Brisbane market includes the Skyline Apartments, 53 Albert Street, 175 Eagle Street, Colchester Street South Brisbane, as well as the UDIA award-winning high-density residential precinct at Roma Street Parklands.
Read lessAnne Cameron heads nettletontribe’s interior design team in Brisbane. With more than 20 years’ experience, Anne works together with a talented design team to deliver specialist bespoke designs combining both a passion for quality finishes with supporting ethical design. Liaising with both client, contractor and design team to deliver the vision.
Anne specialises in commercial interiors with a focus on student accommodation, multi-residential interiors and commercial projects. Anne has designed headquarters for an extensive list of corporate clients including Cromwell Property Group, Sullivan Nicolaides, UniLodge, Sonic IT, Vaxxas, Thiess, Puma Energy, Westpac and Microsoft.
Gary Lo is a graduate of the University of New South Wales and a registered architect. He joined nettletontribe in 2000, became an Associate in 2008, senior associate in 2013 and Associate Director in 2017. He offers expertise in medium to high density residential and mixed use developments and student accommodation projects.
Having worked extensively with private sector clients to design quality residential developments this is highlighted in the East, Edgecliff development that won the National UDIA award for Urban Renewal in 2013.
Gary oversees the practices project architects, providing advice, feedback and assistance on residential and student accommodation developments.
Nash Gonzalvez is an Associate Director at nettletontribe and has been with the company for over 15 years. As a studio leader, Nash provides guidance, advice and critical analysis on a range of project typologies including student accommodation, industrial and commercial projects. His passion lies in taking ideas and concepts and realising them through built form.
His extensive portfolio of projects includes Lifestyle Working Brookvale and various student accommodation facilities for UniLodge, Australian National University, Deakin University and Victoria University. His portfolio also includes the master plans for various industrial business parks in Sydney and Melbourne and their associated buildings, such as the Amart Distribution Centre for Goodman.
Matthew Andrews is a Associate Director at nettletontribe with extensive project experience in residential, commercial and industrial architecture.
Matthew oversees the New South Wales industrial sector, drawing on his experience in the development of feasibility studies, masterplanning and concept planning, as well as the production of 3D work.
His recent projects include Unilodge student accommodation at Victoria University, the Quarry at Greystanes and the Mamre Road, Orchard Hills masterplan.
Michael Hodges is an Associate Director at nettletontribe. As a registered architect with over 15 years’ experience, Michael has a keen interest in quality designs, interiors, refurbishments and improvements to existing buildings.
Michael has particular expertise in delivering health and laboratory projects and has worked extensively across the residential, commercial and industrial sectors. His numerous public and private sector clients have included Brisbane City Council, The Department of Transport, Sonic Healthcare, Queensland Health, Aveo Group and Cromwell Property Group.
His recent work includes the Brisbane Metro Depot for BCC, Bowen Hills build-to-rent apartments and Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology Laboratory Stage 2 and the Brisbane nettletontribe office.
Joseph Joven is an Associate Director and registered architect with significant design experience delivering multi-story and high-rise residential as well as university and student accommodation projects.
Joseph values designing contemporary buildings with sustainable principles and uses BIM software to look for efficiencies in the design and documentation process.
His key projects include La Trobe Street Student Accommodation in Melbourne, The University of the Sunshine Coast Engineering Learning Hub, Roma Street Parklands Stages 3 & 4, and The University of Queensland’s Student Accommodation at St Lucia.
Andrew has been an Associate Director since 2022 and has extensive experience in the commercial, industrial, and retail sectors. Notable projects include The William Inglis Hotel & Selling Yards, Kiaora Lands Redevelopment, 99 Mount Street, and Caddens Corner.
His strengths include design development, documentation, consultant coordination and project delivery with a focus on delivering strong design and commercial outcomes for his clients.
Chris Norris is a nettlontribe Associate Director with a keen interest in old and new world architecture. He has a passionate belief in the relationship between landscape and the built environment. Chris sees this relationship as the key to achieving good sustainable design.
Accomplished at communicating his design ideas through digital platforms, Chris is proficient in the use of numerous BIM, CAD and graphical presentation software packages. Chris’s commitment to architecture with a social agenda has seen him deliver a number of highly successful commercial and residential projects.
Read lessOur studios bring out the best in our teams, enabling them to share the depths of their talents and work collaboratively to deliver outstanding designs for our clients.
Senior Associates & Associates
Rebecca Champney is a Senior Associate at nettletontribe. Rebecca is a registered architect and is passionate about delivering high-quality design outcomes which make a positive and creative contribution to the built environment.
At nettletontribe Rebecca is focused on concept designs and presentations as well as design competitions. She has worked on a number of award-winning projects including the Pagewood Design Competition and The University of Queensland’s Student Accommodation which was presented at the World Architectural Festival.
Rebecca’s other recent experience includes Brisbane-based work at 825 Stanley Street, 188 Wickham Street and 58 Abbotsford Road.
Gosia Piotrowski is based in Sydney and heads nettletontribe’s Interiors division. She joined the company in 2002 after graduating from UTS with first-class honours.
From concept through to development, Gosia has considerable experience delivering outstanding interior designs for commercial, residential and retail clients. Her recent projects include Uni lodge, Victoria University Student Accommodation, Deakin University student accommodation and the Mayo Group fitout, Moorebank.
Rita Pereira is an interior designer at nettletontribe with more than 20 years’ international experience.
Working across the commercial and multi-residential sectors, Rita is focused on creating high quality interior spaces which engage the user. She has a keen attention to detail and seeks to deliver working and residential spaces which are both efficient and warm.
Rita’s recent projects include Sparq Solutions, Queensland Community Health, Skyline Apartments, CM Capital, Roma Street Parklands, and The Gardens at West End.
Thomas Tsui graduated with a Masters of Architecture from the University of Queensland. His experiences and involvement had contributed to the success of projects across commercial, student accommodation and multi-residential developments.
He is passionate about designing meaningful architecture with positive urban interface and the revelation of sculptural form from its functional planning. This design and problem-solving approaches create unique outcomes for each project and enhanced user experiences.
Thomas joined nettletontribe in 2017 as a Registered Architect. He is currently the Project Architect for 19 National Circuit, leading the competition submission to ensure the integrity of the design concept is realised.
Read lessGreg Theodoridis is a registered architect, responsible for project delivery and documentation at nettletontribe. He is interested in architecture that delivers living and working spaces that are both practical and functional.
With more than 12 years’ experience, particularly in residential developments, Greg is committed to ensuring our clients’ design expectations are followed through to the construction phase with minimal complications.
His extensive portfolio includes Brisbane-based developments 545 Queen Street, Common Ground, Zest, St Luke’s Green and Platinum on the River.
Michael Chung is a registered architect of NSW with extensive experience in multiple project types. These include industrial, residential, commercial and retail.
Here is currently specialised in industrial project, preparing feasibility studies through to construction services. He has previously worked as an in-house architect for an industrial property company, which benefits his clients to achieve best outcomes. His recent projects include CEVA and Snackbrands industrial buildings in the Altis First Estate at Orchard Hills.
Read lessLilian Arli
Senior Associate
M. Architecture
B. Architecture
Lilian Arli is a registered architect with over 17 years of industry experience. She has expertise in project feasibility, schematic design, design development, tender and construction documentation across a range of education, student accommodation, residential, and commercial projects.
Her recent experience includes key projects such as UQ Keith Street Child Care Centre, SCU Allied Health Building, ACU PWS Building, and UQ Margaret Cribb Early Learning.
Read lessDavid Shanasy is driven by a passion to inspire and delight. He has spent many years living abroad in London and Hong Kong and has a desire to draw upon and share these experiences through architecture. David completed a Master of Architecture and a Bachelor of Construction Management at Deakin University in 2011 and has been working in the architecture industry since 2007.
David joined nettletontribe’s Melbourne office in 2014. Since 2012, David has been involved with final year architecture design students providing critique. He is currently working on Deakin University student accommodation in Burwood and Bouverie in Carlton.
Read lessJoel Callaghan joined nettletontribe after completing his final year of university in 2010 at QUT. He has been involved in a diverse range of projects, including multiresidential, private residence, student accommodation, aged care, sports and recreation, commercial and interior fit-outs projects. Joel has led both architectural and interior design projects from concept design through construction to practical completion. Joel has a background in conceptual design with an interest in creating considered user specific spaces that enable an enhancement in living.
Read lessChiao Hui Thien graduated from the University of Sydney in 2014 with a masters in architecture. She joined nettletontribe in 2015 with a passion for design and a detailed knowledge of various architectural drafting and presentation tools such as CAD, BIM and 3D modelling software.
Thien has experience in many different types of projects including residential, retail and leisure. Some examples of her work are PNG Vision City in Papua New Guinea, and “The Tower” & “Hide & Seek” counter booths for 2013 Sculpture by the Sea at Bondi Beach. She is especially interested in the design process and the utilisation of digital tools such as parametric design and digital fabrication to bring a concept to life. Currently, Thien is involved in concept design stages for mixed use projects.
Read lessDaniel Terry commenced in nettletontribe’s Brisbane office in February 2014 before relocating to the Sydney office later that year. He was awarded a Bachelor of Design, Architectural Studies with Honours in 2012 at the Queensland University of Technology. In 2016 Daniel completed his Masters of Architecture at The University of Sydney.
Daniel has a broad range of knowledge of the schematic, approval, tender and construction phases of a project and has worked in the commercial, residential, retail, student accommodation, industrial and health sectors. Recently, Daniel has led a team delivering the Tuggeranong Office Park development for the Department of Social Services and has worked on a high-rise residential development for Dunnet Properties in Epping. Daniel believes that successful architectural projects cannot ignore their context and is concerned with working towards climate, community and user-sensitive designs. He also has a keen interest in innovative technologies and how they can be implemented in the design process.
Read lessEllen Sun received her Bachelor in Architecture degree in China, 2003. Since then, she has moved to Australia to complete three masters degrees in architecture and design whilst working her way up from a trainee to graduate architect between 2004-2012. She joined nettletontribe in 2014 with strong knowledge in education and community centres. Now Ellen is working on various projects including Woolworths, a childcare centre, serviced apartments and an industrial master plan.
Read lessRana Amacha joined nettletontribe in 2010. She is an Associate at the firm and has a background working on high-end building alterations and additions.
Rana’s experience includes both commercial and residential projects as well as interiors. Recently Rana worked on the Crows Nest development for Coles as well as the recently completed building F at Rhodes Corporate Park.
Read lessSerena Franco
Associate
B. Arch
M. Arch
Serena graduated from Florence University, Italy, with a Masters in Architecture in 2012. She joined nettletontribe in 2016 and had previously worked in Western Australia, Italy and Cameroon.
Her work experience includes a broad range of project types – high quality residential, restoration, healthcare and education. She is passionate about residential projects and started to develop a strong interest for Building Information Modelling (BIM). In her spare time, she helps an independent organisation to design and build emergency and international schools for refugee children around the world.
Serena is currently working on the tender stage of UniLodge Student Accommodation in Kensington, Sydney.
Read lessRayal graduated from University of Melbourne in 2013 with the top graduating thesis named “epilogue”, Shortlisted to the glen murcutt architect student prize as the best thesis project in Australia 2013. Rayal strives through his work to close the gap between image and reality. Rayal looks at design holistically often blurring the boundaries between the disciplines of architecture, interior design, landscape, furniture and lighting.
Rayal started working in architecture from 2007 initially in India when persuing his undergraduate. He has worked on projects ranging from residential, commercial, fitouts, retail and industrial. He started working with nettletontribe in 2015.
Read lessAmy Gray is a graduate of both a Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) from Griffith University’s Queensland College of Art and a Bachelor of Creative Industries (Interdisciplinary) from the Queensland University of Technology.
Beginning her role at nettletontribe in 2015, Amy has successfully contributed to a diverse range of projects including commercial interiors, multi-residential buildings and student accommodation, with a focus on end of trip design.
Read lessMarcela Cuba Chen
Associate
B. Interiors Architecture (Honours)
Marcela is a graduate of Interior Architecture from the University of New South Wales who started with nettletontribe in 2017. Her background ranges across a wide range of typologies with a current focus on commercial, aged care and healthcare.
In her project work, Marcela has a keen eye for details to create unique spaces whilst maintaining a level of comfort and functionality. Her focus is on the ways in which individuals interact with spaces and how best to enhance their experience.
Read lessTommy Tsang
Associate
M. Arch
Tommy completed his Masters of Architecture at the University of Melbourne in 2011. Upon graduation, Tommy worked in Hong Kong for 5 years at two different studios, involved mainly on residential projects in both the public and private sectors.
Tommy is interested in the process that turns architectural design into reality. He believes design solutions should be derived through understanding and coordination.
Tommy joined the nettletontribe team in April 2018 and has been working on various student aaccommodation projects at Bouverie Street and Elizabeth Street.
Read lessGina Taylor
Associate
B.VMe
B.Des
M.Arch
Gina Taylor graduated from Queensland University of Technology with a Masters of Architecture and a fine arts graduate from Griffith University. Before joining nettletontribe in 2016, Gina had worked on multi-disciplinary projects and a variety of master planning and architectural projects.
Gina recently delivered a DA for Victoria Avenue Chatswood, which is a re-development of an existing site introducing a new hotel and new office.
Read lessYao Ma graduated from the University of Sydney with a Masters degree of Architecture in 2011. She has experienced both Chinese and Australian working environments and adapted to new situations in a very short time. Her work experience includes a broad range of project types – high quality residential, commercial, education, mixed use, student accommodation and master planning.
She joined nettletontribe in 2014 and has worked on Health Care projects in recent years.Yao believes that passion is the key to the whole design process of an architectural project. She is willing to accept any challenge in the future.
Read lessAshleigh Lahey
Associate
M. Arch, B. Design (Arch) (Hons)
Ashleigh graduated from Queensland University of Technology with a Master of Architecture in 2017. Previously completing a Bachelor of Design (Architecture), with a second major in Landscape Architecture in 2015. Ashleigh joined nettletontribe in 2016. Since joining nettletontribe Ashleigh has worked across a multitude of sectors including health, laboratory and biomedical, heritage, multi-residential, student accommodation and commercial.
Read lessMeghan Holloway
Associate
B. Des (Interiors)
Meghan joined nettletontribe’s interiors team in 2016 where she has been able to explore her passion for interior design and build long-lasting relationships. Working on multiple projects across sectors has shown her ability and versatility to apply her skills to all aspects of the design process.
Read lessBen Stokoe
Associate
M. Arch, Adv. Diploma Architectural Technology
Ben is a registered architect with 12 years of local experience. He joined the team at nettletontribe in 2020 as a project architect. In the past four years, Ben has delivered $92-110m projects for tender and construction. While predominately focusing on multiunit and mixed-use sectors he has a wide range of experience.
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