ellivo (People)

Scott has focused his extensive architecture career on creating an inclusive and vibrant design team that delivers logical and successful architectural outcomes for his clients in the South East Queensland region.

"Architecture does not exist by itself but is rather the outcome of the qualities of the site, a client’s wants and needs and the policies that shape the city."

Everyday to me is about getting the best out of whatever I am doing and putting a smile on other’s faces. In design (my everyday) this means bringing great people together to make the best of whatever we are given while making sure we have fun along the way.

In the end, I believe that Architecture is about how someone feels when they experience a place, and the positive impact it has on their lives. With a focus on creativity, practicality and attention to detail, I am passionate about delivering timeless architecture that balances a client's vision with the needs of the end users. Working smarter, not harder, I constantly strive to find the most effective ways for any given task.

Sally is Ellivo's Finance Manager and started with the company in May 2005. She enjoys working with the staff and Leadership Team. Sally counter balances all of the creatives in the office with her attention to detail regarding everything financial.

To me, design is so much more than a pretty, well placed finish. It is about being inspired by your surroundings and taking each client on their own journey. From the initial ideas through to seeing the design come to life, the whole experience is an exciting one. My passion and drive for design extends from interiors into graphics. I love a hands on & artist approach when getting creative.

Michelle places functionality, aesthetics, materials and detailing at the forefront of her design ethos, while striving to exceed client expectations. Working across a broad range of projects, and being constantly in touch with the industry, she brings a depth of product, supplier and construction knowledge to deliver holistic designs solutions.

Matt Martoo is a designer who is motivated by working with seriously creative people. As an associate architect at Ellivo, Matt’s key passion is for provoking more responsive and innovative design solutions to provide more meaningful places for people.

I believe successful Architecture displays a high consideration of how place is experienced at a human level. By questioning the interactions between people and place, we may gain insight it how design may positively influence the people that use them and the context in which it is placed.

Enhancing the way people live their lives through thoughtfully designed spaces is a key motivator for Salvador as an Architect. He believes that the ability to see the big picture as well as giving attention to the smallest detail is important in producing good design outcomes.

Kate brings over a decade of experience to Ellivo, particularly as a project architect for residential and hospitality projects. With design skills complemented by her exposure to bespoke detailing, heritage building refurbishments, and commercial fit-outs, Kate is able to work across both interior and architectural projects.

Shehz believes that Architecture is an art of creating spaces with an atmosphere, where the person experiencing it connects with the architect's imagination and is taken on a journey of their own dreams and feelings – with these reflections getting etched in their memories forever.

I like to think about how 'space' is experienced, why certain materials are used, and how to achieve more for less. My vision is to create to create meaningful design - being spatially, socially and environmentally mindful, and reflecting honesty in its structure, function and materiality.

Jen has been with Ellivo since 1999. She works closely with the Leadership Team and helps to manage the busy office. Jen loves to do all the things that architects hate doing – QA, arranging meetings, and making sure all the admin side of the business is done properly.

I'm interested in creating spaces that people not only love but can use, not just a showpiece but a liveable creation with a balance of functionality and personality.