ellivo (People)

"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."

Dan joined Ellivo in 2002 and is a key lead member of the studio. He aims to achieve a comfortable balance between functionality and aesthetics whilst continuously elevating the client's brief to achieve a result which exceeds their initial expectations.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Josephine is passionate about climatically responsive design within our sub-tropical climate. During her masters she undertook a design studio in Brazil to learn about sub-tropical architecture in a city that sits on the same latitude as Brisbane yet has a different cultural overlay.

Keely helps keep the office running smoothly, most importantly, being the lolly jar replenisher and coffee dealer to all the addicts around the office.

Chelsea believes in continually being inspired by the surrounding environment. Her attention to detail is integral to producing unique design outcomes that reflect the client and enhance the users lives.

I believe good design is more than just a pretty space. It is a considered balance between beauty, practicality but most importantly the connection to the end user and the surrounding context

On a more serious note Kelsey enjoys the balance between architecture and interior design – from the larger scale down to bespoke details to bring a personal touch.

Jess has an organised, determined and honest approach to her work that thoughtfully considers the finer details. She believes good design is simplistic, stands the test of time and never goes out of style.

I believe we are currently witnessing a cultural agency that’s constantly forming new paths, new platforms, new ideas. Though sometimes it’s an endless chase of the newest - the newest materials, products and stories - this is also the beauty of it. For the first time in a long time, we’re chasing new ground, entering new territories without limits, and this rings just as true for the end user, as it does for those we see as designers.

The happy pairing of people and place is a continually rewarding process that takes careful consideration and patience. My method of practice endeavours to ensure that users enjoy the pleasures amongst the pragmatic.

I value design that is creative, resourceful and timeless. Resourcefulness lends an artistic quality to my work. The sculptural use of project materials, at their raw and truest form, will heighten the experience of the end user. An expressive quality of my practice stems from an interest in architecture that is more than just a building.

Good architecture combines project understanding and client expectations with creativity and sustainable principles to create spaces that are great to look at and better to inhabit.

Nadia is committed to creating sustainable and human-centred environments that prioritize the wellbeing of occupants. With a focus on neuroarchitecture and biophilic design, she seeks to integrate natural elements and forms into innovative and inspiring spaces that promote positive change. She firmly believes that influencing people's mindsets is crucial to achieving lasting change, and therefore strives to create designs that inspire and motivate individuals towards a more sustainable future. Nadia's design practice remains mindful of environmental impact and carbon neutrality, aiming to create new spaces that are both beautiful and responsible.

Architecture is about enhancing lives through thoughtful design. It creates spaces that inspire, promoting well-being and sustainability. Architecture is more than just buildings; it's a tool for enriching our environments and shaping a better future.

Brigid is a dedicated interior designer with a passion for creating spaces that resonate with the people who interact with it. I believe good design is about constructing thoughtful and creative solutions in order to enhance the spaces we live and work in every day.

We have the ability to leave a lasting and meaningful impact through changing the way someone feels through a space. I believe that’s truly a gift that should be handled with passion, optimism, creativity and innovation. That’s what I plan to do when creating architecture, so they too feel those uplifting emotions in hope that it carries not only through that space, but with those people too wherever they go. I am passionate about creating timeless, cyclical design that balances, detail, sustainability, creativity, beauty and the users end goals.