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Wayne Jackson

hcoxon — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 06:37:27 +0000

Wayne has extensive construction knowledge which he has gained in his 20 years within the industry. His strengths include the ability to take large scale projects from sketch to successful handover. Wayne’s rapport with clients and builders ensures that dreams are realised and quality, practical and innovative solutions are bought to fruition.

Trevor Barker

hcoxon — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 06:34:00 +0000

Having 35 years experience in the industry, Trevor provides a consolidated depth to his involvement in projects and an appreciation of what really achieves a successful outcome. This level of insight across a varied and complex range of projects, both large and small, brings a heightened awareness to the developed design and procurement process.

Peter Bertram

admin — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 06:59:24 +0000

Peter joined the company in 2003 and became a Director in 2005. He currently leads the MODE DESIGN Health Care Team.

Prior to becoming a Director of MODE DESIGN, Peter’s role in health care architecture saw him lead a number of high profile health care projects in Indonesia, India and Fiji, as well as being responsible for numerous projects within Australia.

Peter is committed to producing leading edge facilities that are cost effective, incorporate the latest technologies and engender the highest levels of clinical care. He has worked alongside public and private clients including Project Services, QLD Health, Department of Health – Western Australia, Mayne Group, Ramsay Healthcare, Healthscope, Mater Health Services, Mercy Health and Aged Care and many others.

Robert McCray

admin — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 06:28:20 +0000

Rob joined the company in 1995, was appointed Associate in 1997 and later became Director of MODE DESIGN in 2005.

Rob is a seasoned leader and has been responsible for leading high profile and complex projects. He has particular interest in designs that respond to sub tropical and tropical climatic variations as well as in remote and prefabricated construction methods.

By applying a first principles design approach, Rob has achieved design options that deliver optimum solutions for his Clients. This method has been of great success across of range of project sectors, particularly for complex remote projects involving extreme climatic conditions.

Rhonan O’Brien

admin — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 05:51:26 +0000

Rhonan started a two-person practice in 1991 as Rhonan O’Brien Architects & Designers before becoming Managing Director of MODE DESIGN.

With 30 years experience, Rhonan applies a ‘triple bottom line’ approach of environmental, economic and social sustainability to measure the success of projects. His interest in master planning has seen him lead award winning projects such as the Valley Heart Master Plan and Canterbury College Master Plan. Rhonan’s ability to consider alternative design solutions which creates additional value in built projects is a key strength, while his flair for flexible and adaptable designs often results in delivering above and beyond Client expectations.

Rhonan serves on the panel of judges for the UDIA National Awards for Excellence, RAIA Awards and is a Juror for the Australian Institute of Architects.