With a vision to create landscapes that inspire and endure, delivering unparalleled value and excellence across Australia, Arcadia has made a number of key appointments in all studios.
“Adding to the diverse expertise and thinking that Arcadia’s people bring to our projects, we are delighted to welcome our newest team members who will not only add to our national strength, they will also bring local insights to each of the markets we are working in,” says Alex Longley, Founding Principal of Arcadia.
“Two national roles that we have created include appointing Dajon Veldman as Principal: Urban Design and Sherwin Espejo as Digital Design Lead. Dajon’s belief that Country-led thinking needs to be the foundation of all future development in Australia is in alignment with Arcadia’s approach to integrate Indigenous knowledge into everything we do.
“Sherwin’s experience complements Arcadia’s innovative approach to Landscape Information Modelling (LIM) and our team’s use of advanced technology to deliver innovative and precise design solutions.”
National
Dajon Veldman becomes Principal, Urban Design, in collaboration with CITICRAFT.
Veldman is an accomplished urban designer whose design philosophy is centred on creating inclusive, resilient, and context-sensitive urban spaces that enhance the quality of life for communities.
Sherwin Espejo becomes Digital Design Lead.
Espejo’s proficiency and application of the latest Virtual Design and Construction principles and digital tools, allow our teams to respond to the escalating complexity of the industry, delivering accuracy and excellence to our clients.
NSW
Jack Stevenson becomes Senior Associate.
Stevenson has joined Arcadia’s newest studio, Newcastle, bringing experience leading design teams for major projects throughout Australia, China, Singapore and Malaysia. Jack’s local knowledge and passion for sustainable, meaningful environments will help Arcadia create a positive impact in Newcastle.
Luna Tran becomes Senior Associate.
Tran comes to Arcadia with an impressive portfolio of built projects across a diverse range of project typologies and scales. She appreciates the value of delivering good quality public spaces to people, with a particular interest in fostering the public life of local communities.
Surong Sun becomes Associate.
Sun brings fifteen years of experience across Australia, Middle East and China. She has been involved in many award-winning projects, ranging from play spaces, education spaces, public domain landscapes and master plans.
Prudence Baulch becomes Associate.
Baulch has joined our Geelong studio as an Associate Landscape Architect in our Geelong studio. She is a Geelong local, with extensive skillset in urban development which will make a significant contribution to our team.
ACT
Rhys Probert becomes Senior Landscape Architect.
Probert has joined in Canberra as a Senior Landscape Architect, bringing over seven years of experience in the ACT and regions across waterway, infrastructure, and mixed-use design with a skillset of Revit and other 3D tools, and extensive horticulture knowledge.
Queensland
Bronte Taylor becomes Senior Landscape Architect.
Taylor’s experience throughout Queensland and New South Wales spans all project typologies and her experience in project management and technical expertise will be an asset to the Brisbane studio.
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