Technical Members.
Our Technical Members are experts in their fields working alongside regional practice; they are key supporters of architecture in the regions.
RAA’s Founding Technical Members enabled the RAA to get up and running in its first year and have been providing expert technical advice to members ever since. Others have joined since, allowing the organisation to expand and provide even more support to regional architectural practice along with a a wider breadth of technical knowledge for its members.
AWS.
AWS is a Founding Technical Member of the RAA.
Architectural Window Systems (AWS) is one of Australia’s leading suppliers of aluminium window and door systems. Our product brands are Vantage® Windows and Doors; Elevate™ Aluminium Systems and ThermalHEART ™.
Website: awsaustralia.com.au
Karl Morby - QLD & Northern NSW - Architectural Specification
Karl has worked within the building industry for well over 40 years on both Residential and Commercial dwellings from new to old. Starting his career as a carpenter, before entering the aluminium windows and doors industry 15 years ago. As a specification representative for AWS, Karl educates and continually develops architects and fabricators understanding of the best solution to suit their project requirements and bring their vision to life. Everyday Karl is presented with a unique challenge, which is one of the things he enjoys most about his job. Karl is also passionate about sustainable practices and ensures he’s kept up to date on what’s new in building materials.
Phone: 0458 014 449
Email: k_morby@awsaustralia.com.au
Farzan Nagshineh - NSW - Architectural Specification
After earning a Bachelor of Architecture, Farzan worked in Architectural Design for more than 8 years overseas. This exposed him to an array of projects, from high-end private residences to office buildings, resorts and landscape schemes, culminating in winning the second prize in competition for a design on a new sustainable office in Tehran.
Farzan now works for AWS, bringing a wealth of knowledge to his role, he supports architects with innovative solutions to their designs, and provides insights and alternatives to ensure the best outcome possible.
Phone: 0408 280 819
Email: f_naghshineh@awsaustralia.com.au
ARCPANEL.
ARCPANEL is a Founding Technical Member of the RAA.
ARCPANEL manufactures innovative prefabricated insulated roofing systems that deliver a cost effective, energy efficient and sustainable solution, providing a value-added alternative to conventional building methods.
ARCPANEL roof systems are proven technology, with more than 30 years of roofing installations, successfully installed throughout Australia. ARCPANEL project applications include Commercial & Infrastructure, Community, Sports & Education, Residential & Home Improvements.
Our experienced account managers, customer service and technical support teams will guide you through the specification, selection, ordering and installation process, making it easy to specify and use ARCPANEL insulated roof systems for your project.
Website: arcpanel.com.au
Brad Collyer - NSW - Sydney CBD to QLD Border
Phone: 0428 033 211
Email: brad.collyer@arcpanel.com.au
Nadia Potts – QLD & NT
Phone: 0422 304 091
Email: nadia.potts@arcpanel.com.au
Dan Corrigan - Southern NSW and ACT
Phone: 0414 627 377
Email: dan.corrigan@arcpanel.com.au
Peter Kelly – VIC, TAS, SA & WA
Phone: 0423 638 159
Email: peter.kelly@arcpanel.com.au
Artedomus.
Artedomus is Australia’s leading supplier of unique, high quality stone, tiles, architectural surfaces, bathware and furniture for commercial and residential architectural projects.
Founded in 1985 as Domus Ceramics, the company was built to import exclusive Italian floor and wall finishes to Australia with a focus on sourcing unique products that have a simple and natural intrinsic beauty; shunning short-term fashion and trends. As a result with this philosophy and outstanding product offering; Domus soon became a source of reference and inspiration for leading architects and designers.
We have been searching for, and sourcing, unique stones, tiles, architectural surfaces and products from around the world and introducing them to Australia for over 35 years. Some of the most beautiful and widely recognised marbles, limestones and sandstones in the design market today including Isernia, Bedonia and Elba have been favoured by leading architects and designers for their depth of colour, unique markings and distinctive natural qualities, all originally identified by Artedomus. With passion and expert understanding, we appreciate the power a unique natural product has to transform any design project into a singular work of art.
Website: artedomus.com
Danpal.
Danpal manufactures, designs and markets high quality translucent and transparent daylighting systems for façades, roofing, skylights, interior applications, solar shading and opaque cladding. Danpalon® multicellular polycarbonate panels are made from the highest quality resin and are co-extruded with market-leading UV protection technology invented by Danpal.
Compatible with specially designed proprietary framing, Danpal polycarbonate systems are strong yet lightweight, impact resistant, able to achieve large spans, watertight, environmentally friendly and offers superior thermal insulation. The entire assembly uses no caulking or adhesives, eliminating the difficulties of sealant and adhesive bond failure common to traditional systems, resulting in longer system life.
The superior double-tooth standing seam connection system and microcell structure of the panels provides exceptional strength, unique aesthetic interest and harnesses natural light to create a source of comfort, curiosity and wellbeing for your clients.
Website: danpal.com.au
Jeffrey Trevarthen - NSW & ACT - Specification Consultant
Phone: 0458 458 250
Email: jeffrey@danpal.com.au
Linda Le - National Specification Manager
Phone: 0436 003777
Email: linda@danpal.com.au
Evoheat.
Evoheat is a Founding Technical Member of the RAA.
EvoHeat are the industry specialists in award winning energy efficient hot water and pool heating solutions; with over 15 years' experience of proven reliability and performance throughout all of Australia and Oceania. EvoHeat offer the largest range of high-quality products, using the latest innovations in heat pump technology specifically designed and engineered for Australian conditions for both domestic and commercial applications.
EvoHeat - Australia’s favourite and most trusted supplier of heat pump water heating technology.
Website: evoheat.com.au
Adam Bonney - Commercial Business Development Manager
Phone: 0420 285 007
Email: adam@evoheat.com.au
Kennedy’s.
Michael Kennedy founded Kennedy’s Timbers as a sole trader in 1993 with a focus on better environmental outcomes utilising reclaimed timbers. As he saw a valuable resource being dumped and wasted Michael left the corporate world to create a business which enhanced the health of the planet.
Over the last 30 years Michael has strongly supported excellence in architectural design utilising reclaimed and sustainably sourced hardwoods through sponsorship and education on timber use. Michael helped establish Australian Industry Standards for recycled timbers and in 2005 built a Head Office and World Class timber Production Facility in Narangba Queensland.
Kennedys Timbers now also sources indigenous harvested hardwoods from Far North Queensland under a partnership with the Wik peoples.
Website: kennedystimbers.com.au
Michael Kennedy - CEO & Founder
Phone: 0417 817 597
Email: michael@kennedystimbers.com.au
Murobond.
Murobond is an Australian family company renowned locally and internationally for its unique ranges of superior quality water-based paints. Murobond strongly focus on three pillars: aesthetics, technology and the environment. As a result, the company is unmatched in its ability to create beautiful interior and exterior paints that offer wonderfully rich, individual finishes and textures.
The paint experts at Murobond understand that the process of choosing paint should be both enjoyable and simple. That’s why we don’t overwhelm with vast colour charts. Rather, we present carefully edited colour ranges in a selection of quality finishes tailored to specific needs. Murobond is about making the total paint experience a pure pleasure, from purchase to application, to living in interior and exterior spaces enhanced by our products.
For over 30 years, Murobond has been the choice of leading Australian architects, interior designers and stylists, and it is this ongoing professional recognition that also sets Murobond apart. Recent creative collaborations with stylists have culminated in the superb paint collections Mr Jason Grant and The Society Inc. by Sibella Court titled “The Stylist Palette”.
Website: murobond.com.au
Peter Tasker - Director
Phone: 0414 681 560
Email: peter@murobond.com.au
Natural Brick.
Natural Brick is a collective of researchers and craftspeople who investigate the possibilities of waste in design. We conceive material compositions through waste streams and utilise artisanal techniques to produce masonry products and bespoke forms for architectural projects.
Studio: 3 Blackfriars St, Chippendale NSW 2008
Factory: 20 Production Ave, Warragamba NSW 2752
Website: naturalbrick.com.au
William Stewart - Sales Manager
Mobile: 0402 751 446
Email: will@naturalbrick.com.au
Sarah Jane Smith - Sales Coordinator
Mobile: 0421 511 806
Email: sj@naturalbrick.com.au
Nolans.
Nolans is a Founding Technical Member of the RAA.
The Nolan Group is a supplier of Commercial textile solutions for Floorcoverings, Interior Acoustics, Commercial Upholstery and Shade solutions.
They source from Australia, Japan, Asia, USA, and Europe to ensure quality and value for all their products. Nolan Carpets include the TOLI range of Japanese made carpet tiles, and the proven fibre bonded ranges suitable for indoor and outdoor applications. Their products are suitable for Commercial, Education, Hospitality, Retail, Aged Care, Sports and Recreation and many other applications.
Website: nolans.com.au
Leah Kelly - Business Development Manager
Phone: 0499 982 902
Email: Leah.Kelly@nolans.com.au
Polyflor.
At Polyflor Australia, we transform spaces with high-quality, innovative vinyl flooring solutions for both commercial and residential needs. As industry leaders, we focus on enhancing aesthetics while minimising environmental impact.
We pride ourselves on exceptional customer service, offering expert advice and reliable support.
Since 1963, we have provided a diverse range of flooring options, benefiting from our connection to Polyflor Ltd U.K., a top global flooring manufacturer.
Website: polyflor.com.au
Chris Mezher - Regional Sales Representative - Northern NSW
Phone: 0428 513 423
Email: cmezher@polyflor.com.au
Suzie Williams - Commercial Sales Representative - NSW & ACT
Phone: 0404 817 276
Email: swilliams@polyflor.com.au
Savage Design.
At Savage Design we seek Engineered Beauty – the balance of honest design, master craftsmanship, and sound knowledge of materials.
We have been doing this for over a century from our factory and offices in Sydney Australia. The outcome of Engineered Beauty is translated into real world objects: furniture, lighting, hardware, and homewares made of premium metals suitable for curated spaces and the lives of the design conscious.
Website: savagedesign.com.au
Diego De Diana - Sales / Client Relationship Manager - Luxury Residential
From a design standpoint Diego has a particular love of the playfulness and innovation one sees during the early days of a new social or technical environment, such as Italian plastics design in the 1960’s, or 1980’s climbing equipment design. The predictable results of design by committee makes him die inside. Diego is most at home either in a gallery or in the outdoors, preferably a long way from marked tracks.
Phone: 0418 585 148
Email: Diego@TRSavage.com.au
Ruben Melkoumov - Account Manager - Commercial
Having a corporate financial and manufacturing background, and being keen on many sports, Ruben is passionate about facing challenges and delivering perfect solutions for businesses, bringing together aesthetics, practicality, and efficiency as a package for projects.
Phone: 0406 151 700
Email: Ruben@TRSavage.com.au
Katie Rowe - Sales / Design Consultant - Residential / Commercial
Katie has a background in commercial real estate and marketing. She moved to Sydney two years ago from Arizona and wanted to find a role that would suit her interest in design and working with people. Katie loves all things design and helping to guide our clients with transforming their different spaces.
Phone: 0434 102 544
Email: Katie@TRSavage.com.au
Stone Style.
Committed to travelling the globe in search of quality products, Stone Style put real face-time into building relationships with traditional artisans, near and far. Stone Style make it their mission to uncover bespoke architectural surfaces.
Our ability to source, buy and develop a truly unique product range is second to none.
Website: stonestyle.com.au
Michael Wyatt
Michael Wyatt developed the love of stone at just 18 years old when he was a stonemason in the Northern Beaches of Sydney. With his 40 years of experience, Stone Style’s knowledge of supply and install of stone products is without compare.
Michael moved to Currumbin, Gold Coast more than 15 years ago to continue his passion of stone, specialising in supplying only the best stone to the Great South East of Queensland and Northern Rivers of New South Wales.
Phone: 0431 925 332
Email: michael@stonestyle.net.au
Luke Wyatt
Michael’s son, Luke Wyatt graduated from Bachelor of Architectural Studies at Bond University in 2019 and is now Stone Style’s design consultant.
Phone: 0428 833 166
Email: luke@stonestyle.net.au
Stormtech.
Stormtech is a Founding Technical Member of the RAA.
Stormtech - providing inspiring architectural drainage solutions for over 30 years. Used in bathrooms, showers, thresholds, paved areas, driveways, pools and pool surrounds, Stormtech grates and drains are known for sleek design, innovation, and practicality.
Manufactured in Australia from 316 stainless steel, Stormtech linear drainage systems are available made-to-length, or modular to be cut on-site.
All Stormtech drains connect directly with all standard plumbing fittings and all have Watermark & Platinum GreenTag International certifications.
Website: stormtech.com.au
Danielle Perendic - National - Account Manager Specifier
Danielle was promoted to the role of the Architectural Specification Manager at Stormtech in 2022, she has a has a wealth of experience in the drainage, building and construction industry. Danielle has held Senior NSW Account Manager roles at Stormtech for the 6years, and has vast experience with specification, business development and commercial sales with some of Australia's largest drainage distributors including Harvey Norman Commercial, Reece, Tradelink, plumbers co-op and many independent merchants, she has a core focus on large scale projects, and has amassed vast experience within the commercial, aged care, multi-residential, hospitality and residential sectors. When it comes to workplace fun, Danielle likes nothing better than a good trade show or in-house presentation, and enjoys expanding her skills and knowledge through CPD presentations, trade events and architectural evenings. She prides herself with always being on hand to guide you through the complexity of drainage specification and welcomes questions.
When she’s not at work, you’ll find her looking after her two children aged 7 & 4 and loves nothing more than belting out to her Spotify while driving to appointments. Danielle’s favourite time of year is when she's at her yearly Queensland trip with her family on holidays.
Phone: 0417 535 292
Email: danielle@stormtech.com.au
Rochelle Ramage - Vic, Tas & NT - Business Development Manager
Brief bio- Rochelle is dedicated to serving our A & D clients in Victoria, Northern Territory, and Tasmania. She brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table, with a strong background as an Account Manager in the architecture, planning and plumbing-related industries. She has a passion for forging meaningful relationships and driving business growth.
Phone: 0438 123 140
Email: rochelle@stormtech.com.au
Tait.
Tait is an Australia-based furniture design and manufacturing company that was founded in 1992 by husband and wife duo, Gordon and Susan Tait. At the time, sheet metal craftsman Gordon and creative textile designer Susan noticed a lack of well-designed, high-quality outdoor products reflective of Australia’s outdoor lifestyle and capable of withstanding the country’s harsh elements.
30 years on and they have established a reputation as one of the leading contemporary design houses for outdoor living in Australia. Their design philosophy is based on their manufacturing heritage, prioritising quality and craftsmanship in each piece.
Led by Susan and Gordon, their team consists of passionate designers and craftspeople refining and prototyping ideas from their local Melbourne factory and a team of dedicated sales and industry professionals who work in our elevated retail spaces in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
Website: madebytait.com.au
Nick Addlem - NSW & ACT - Commercial Projects State Manager
Phone: 0412 219 371
Email: nick@madebytait.com.au
Nicole Gibson - NSW & ACT - Residential Projects State Manager
Phone: 0405 723 180
Email: nicole@madebytait.com.au
Sarah Rowley - Vic - Commercial Projects State Manager
Phone: 0411 075 288
Email: sarah@madebytait.com.au
Alan Allison - QLD - Commercial / Residential State Manager
Phone: 0492 094 526
Email: alan@madebytait.com.au
Kelly Slav - Vic - Residential Projects State Manager
Phone: 0447 710 093
Email: kelly@madebytait.com.au
Weathertex.
Weathertex is a Founding Technical Member of the RAA.
100% Australian owned & manufactured, Weathertex products are made from Australian hardwoods sourced from PEFC-certified state forests and privately owned forests/plantations. Containing no nasty chemical additives, Weathertex products are guaranteed not to rot, split, or crack for up to 25 years and they contain no artificial glues or binders, no formaldehyde and no silica.
Weathertex’s unique ‘better than zero carbon footprint’ means that there is more carbon stored in the timber used to make Weathertex than is produced in its manufacture and all Weathertex sustainability claims are independently certified. Weathertex provides the ideal solution for architects, designers, builders, developers and homeowners seeking attractive, environmentally conscious, high-quality timber cladding and lining solutions at an economical cost.
Website: weathertex.com.au
Andrew Savage – Sydney + North to Coffs Harbour + West to Dubbo + ACT
With more than 25 years’ experience working with A&D and Construction clients, Andrew Savage joined Weathertex in September 2018 as Business Development Manager, Architecture & Design. With diverse technical experience across a range of commercial and residential construction projects, Andrew works with architects, designers, developers and builders to achieve sustainable cladding & lining design solutions which represent quality, beauty, performance and value. Having recently moved from Sydney to Lake Macquarie (45 minutes south of Newcastle) Andrew, his partner and their two dogs enjoy the healthier and less frantic lifestyle that their new regional location provides.
Phone: 0408 803 587
Email: asavage@weathertex.com.au
Glenn Cairncross - South Coast NSW to Merimbula + West to Griffith
Glenn Cairncross has worked in Building and Construction since 1979, starting out with the biggest shopfitting company in Australia and this is where he first worked with architects. Glenn ran their Queensland office over a 5-year period, eventually returning to Sydney as National Sales Manager where he worked with Woolworths, Big W, Suzanne Grae and other specialty store projects.
Glenn has also worked in catering, helping win food supply contacts for the police, army and bus operators. He then joined a marketing company who represented around 50 companies, where he regularly presented to architects, designers, builders, councils and engineers across Melbourne and Victoria before starting with Weathertex in 2006. Glenn loves the story of Weathertex and the environmental aspects of our products; from manufacture to market. He introduced Weathertex to many industry bodies and is proud of how the company has grown and the relationships established across several market sectors. Glenn very much enjoys his role of providing expert advice to a wide range of A&D professionals, whilst continuing to learn himself.
Phone: 0427 769 458
Email: gcairncross@weathertex.com.au
