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Our dedicated team thrives on collaboration as we come together on each project, harnessing our unique strengths and inquisitiveness to deliver extraordinary results.

As individuals, we embody calmness, diligence, generosity and genuine empathy and kindness. These principles invariably find expression in our work, shaping our design process, nurturing client relationships, and imbuing our completed architectural work.

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Keika Nishihara
Architectural Designer

keika@nimbusarch.com

Keika has recently graduated from the University of Sydney, having completed her Bachelor of Design in Architecture with Distinction. She joined the team at Nimbus in September 2023, and enjoys working in the office, particularly in the conception and development of beautiful & meaningful spaces.

She is a strong advocate for  culturally sensitive and experiential architecture, particularly in the field of ecclesial architecture.

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Ingrid Naude
Architectural Graduate

ingrid@nimbusarch.com

Ingrid joined the Nimbus Architecture and Heritage from Perth, WA after completing a Bachelor of Design and a Master of Architecture (Coursework) degree at the University of Western Australia where she studied under different Perth based architects. Moving to Sydney has heightened her love for architecture and art with its vibrant city life.

Ingrid is an enthusiastic and driven person who thrives on a challenge. She is passionate about art, history and designing spaces that last. She is also open to learning new things and works hard on bettering herself and her work. Throughout her studies she enjoyed the vast collection of projects, each of which had different sets of requirements allowing her to acquire various skills. Some of her favourite units focused on sustainable living and climate adaption, conservation, and furniture design.

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Irene Vidal Gudel
Architectural Designer

irene@nimbusarch.com

Irene joined the team at Nimbus in 2023. She is a Graduate of Architecture from the Barcelona Technical School of Architecture (UPC), with over 5 years of professional experience in Barcelona, Nepal and Sydney.

She began her career by participating in a Housing Improvement Program in Nepal following the 2015 earthquake. Irene then moved to Sydney in 2018 and joined a small architectural studio, where she was involved in all variety of projects from small alterations and additions to multi residential, commercial and industrial projects. This experience allowed her to further develop her knowledge and skills in a professional workplace environment and adapt her design criteria to different situations.

She enjoys working on projects throughout all stages, from concept design to completion. Irene has a passion for the use of natural materials, hand sketches and a special interest in the project management and construction process.

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Jesse Mowbray
Principal: Architecture

jesse@nimbusarch.com

Jesse is a registered Architect with more than 17 years of professional experience in local, national, and international projects. This work has been undertaken across the commercial, domestic, education, community, ecclesial, infrastructure, government, and health sectors.

Jesse has been part of several Sydney based practices with exposure to a large range of project typologies before establishing NA+H in 2015. Jesse’s strengths lie in broad skill base from design and documentation to contract administration and on site work. He enjoys being part of the holistic design process from early sketch ideas and concepts through to the constructed reality. Jesse is currently engaged in post-graduate study which compliments his practice as an Architect.

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Samuel Plummer
Heritage Assistant

samuel@nimbusarch.com

Samuel is a recently graduated Archaeology student with several years of heritage experience. His previous experience is in a wide range of heritage services, from historical research to archaeological excavation.

 A significant part of his experience is historical research and heritage due-diligence assessments, as well as Statements of Heritage Impact.

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Christopher Roehrig
Principal: Heritage

christopher@nimbusarch.com

Christopher is a Senior Heritage and Architectural Consultant with more than 19 years of architectural, project management and consultation experience. Christopher has had extensive experience with the conceptual design, documentation and construction stages for significant state buildings and considerable experience coordinating with the NSW Government, Environment and Heritage NSW Branch.

Christopher has and is currently working on Transport House ‘Wynyard Green’ a NSW State listed and Sulman Award winning building constructed in 1935 which is located at 11-31 York Street Sydney. Christopher has been principal heritage consultant for the property for the past 10 years while working with MemoCorp, Navitas Limited and currently for Jobs For NSW.

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Maria Laprovitta
Architectural Designer

maria@nimbusarch.com

Maria completed her Architecture studies in Argentina. During her studies, she won a scholarship to study abroad in the Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain. Maria has had the opportunity to work internationally in Argentina and the US. These experiences opened her mind and boosted her love for art, history and architecture.

She is particularly interested in innovative architecture that uses efficient methods to respond to the needs and constant changes of our society.

She is a highly focused, self-driven and hard working individual. Her willingness to learn and desire to strengthen her creativity positions her as an inspirational member of the team.

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Jessica Freeman
Architect

jessica@nimbusarch.com

Jessica is a registered architect and educator with over 15 years of professional experience in Architecture and Interior Design. She has had a varied architectural career across projects in residential, commercial, heritage, hospitality, education and aviation sectors. Through her previous roles, she has been involved with all aspects of project development, from inception and concept design through to documentation, construction and contract administration.

Jessica also works in education, holding a position at the University of Technology, Sydney for the past 5 years where she teaches Design Studio in Interior & Spatial Design, Interior Architecture and Architecture degrees.

She enjoys understanding her client’s needs to seek considered design solutions that respond to the site and brief whilst embracing the realities of budget and programme requirements. She hopes that through an open dialogue with the client to create something that is practical, functional and fun.

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Samantha Sun
Architectural Designer

samantha@nimbusarch.com

Samantha is currently undertaking the Masters component of her accelerated degree at the University of Sydney (B Arch (Hons) and M Arch). Her graduating studio was awarded the Bachelor of Design in Architecture Industry Award for the project that best demonstrated innovation and excellence in the field of Architectural Design. Samantha is particularly interested in the problem-solving nature of architecture and the way spaces interact.