SJB has announced that three new Directors will bolster its leadership team, with the trio to be based in Sydney.
The practice hopes that the promotions of Emily Wombwell, Francisco Layson and Jonathan Tondi will assist in its goals of evolving into a practice and leadership team that is nimble, diverse, innovative, and responsive.
Emily Wombwell has been with SJB since 2013. The practice regards her innate understanding of the importance of design excellence and the effect of design on the end users of a place as first-rate, making her a logical choice for Directorship.
Regarded as a passionate mentor and industry advocate, Wombwell is the co-founder of the speaker series Perspectives - a platform encouraging women in the design industry and is a speaker curator for TedX Sydney.
Francisco Layson began at SJB in 2012 as the second member of the Urban Design team and has played an instrumental role in supporting the growth and success of the studio. ‘Frankie’ is an expert at unlocking the complexities of a brief and balancing the needs of diverse stakeholders to deliver responsive design solutions.
Jonathan Tondi began working at SJB in 2006 and has become essential in the design and delivery of many of the studio's large-scale high-density projects. With a knack for problem solving, the practice says Tondi excels in navigating stakeholder expectations and delivering innovative solutions.
Founded in 1974 in Melbourne, SJB expanded to Sydney in 2000 and has forged a legacy under the leadership of John Pradel, Adam Haddow, Nick Hatzi and Jonathan Knapp. The practice says it is excited to welcome the new Directors and looks forward to their future success.
