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Nathan Porter
Director / Architect
Director:
Name: Nathan Porter
Date of Birth: 23rd of October 1979
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Architecture
- Bachelor of Arts Architecture
- Diploma in Building Design and Drafting
Professional Associations:
- Registered Architect in the State of Victoria (ARBV)
- A+ Member with the Australian Institute of Architecture
- Member of Commerce Ballarat
- Building Committee for St Patrick’s College, Ballarat
- Committee member for Golden Point Cricket Club
Professional Experience:
- Graduate of Architecture at fjmt Architects from 2006 – 2008, working on government, community, public and institutional projects.
- Senior Architect at Chamberlain Architects from 2008 – 2012, working on community, public, multi-residential, commercial and residential projects.
- Founder and Director of Porter Architects 2012 – Present, working on community, public, commercial, multi-residential, and residential projects.
- Tutor and guest lecturer at Deakin University School of Architecture (4th year Masters, 2015 & 2016)
Nathan was born and raised in Ballarat. Professionally he has over 20 years of experience at Australia’s premier Melbourne-based practices. He founded Porter Architects in Ballarat in early 2012 and has established the practice locally and regionally in Victoria. Nathan is highly focused on developing thoughtful, contemporary, and crafted buildings in sensitive heritage, community, and natural contexts. He is focused on delivering buildings using lump sum and novated contracts with an emphasis on a high level of design integrity, consultant coordination, risk management, project management, budget control, contract administration, and project delivery.
Rhett Ellis
Graduate of Architecture
Graduate Architect:
Name: James Gribble
Qualifications:
- Master of Architecture
- Bachelor of Architectural Design
Professional Experience:
- Monash University 2015 – 2020 Student of Architecture
- Various work experience for private clients 2017-2019
- Porter Architects 2021 – Current Graduate Architect
and Project Assistant
Rhett is an experienced project assistant with the following credentials:
- -Experience in a variety of project typologies,
predominently; Community, Supported Housing
and Mixed-use Commercial - Production of drawings for masterplanning, schematic
design, design development phases and detailed working
drawings for tender and construction - Contribute to design processes
- Conduct design and documentation reviews for
compliance with NCC, Building Regulations, Australian
Standards,Planning Scheme and other regulatory
requirements - Preparation of drawings and applications for
planning and building permits - Preparation of tender and contract documentation
- Assist in all aspects of contract administration
throughout construction and defects periods - Collaboration with colleagues and consultants and
engagement with planners, advisors, building surveyors,
product suppliers and building contractors
Jo Porter
Practice Manager
Practice Manager
Name: Jo Porter
Jo has been working in architectural practices for over 10 years and understands the complexities of how a practice works. She is an invaluable member of the Porter Architects team.
Nathan Porter
Director / Architect
Director:
Name: Nathan Porter
Date of Birth: 23rd of October 1979
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Architecture
- Bachelor of Arts Architecture
- Diploma in Building Design and Drafting
Professional Associations:
- Registered Architect in the State of Victoria (ARBV)
- A+ Member with the Australian Institute of Architecture
- Member of Commerce Ballarat
- Building Committee for St Patrick’s College, Ballarat
- Committee member for Golden Point Cricket Club
Professional Experience:
- Graduate of Architecture at fjmt Architects from 2006 – 2008, working on government, community, public and institutional projects.
- Senior Architect at Chamberlain Architects from 2008 – 2012, working on community, public, multi-residential, commercial and residential projects.
- Founder and Director of Porter Architects 2012 – Present, working on community, public, commercial, multi-residential, and residential projects.
- Tutor and guest lecturer at Deakin University School of Architecture (4th year Masters, 2015 & 2016)
Nathan was born and raised in Ballarat. Professionally he has over 20 years of experience at Australia’s premier Melbourne-based practices. He founded Porter Architects in Ballarat in early 2012 and has established the practice locally and regionally in Victoria. Nathan is highly focused on developing thoughtful, contemporary, and crafted buildings in sensitive heritage, community, and natural contexts. He is focused on delivering buildings using lump sum and novated contracts with an emphasis on a high level of design integrity, consultant coordination, risk management, project management, budget control, contract administration, and project delivery.
James Gribble
Architect
Architect:
Name: James Gribble
Qualifications:
- Master of Architecture
- Bachelor of Design (Architecture)
- Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)
Professional Experience:
- Peddle Thorp Architects 2011 Student work experience
- Morton Dunn Architects 2012-2015 Graduate, Architect
- Projects Now 2015 – 2017 Senior Designer
- Ibbett Associates, London, UK 2017 – 2019
- Porter Architects 2020 – Current Architect and Project Assistant
James is highly experienced project assistant with the following credentials:
- Extensive experience in Commercial projects including
Education, Community, Recreation, Worship and Health - Experience in high end Residential projects, plus
public and supported housing - Production of drawings for masterplanning, schematic
design, design development phases and detailed working
drawings for tender and construction - Contribute to design processes
- Conduct design and documentation reviews for
compliance with NCC, Building Regulations, Australian
Standards,Planning Scheme and other regulatory
requirements - Preparation of drawings and applications for planning
and building permits - Preparation of tender and contract documentation
- Assist in all aspects of contract administration
throughout construction and defects periods - Collaboration with colleagues and consultants and
engagement with planners, advisors, building surveyors,
product suppliers and building contractors
Rhett Ellis
Graduate of Architecture
Graduate Architect:
Name: James Gribble
Qualifications:
- Master of Architecture
- Bachelor of Architectural Design
Professional Experience:
- Monash University 2015 – 2020 Student of Architecture
- Various work experience for private clients 2017-2019
- Porter Architects 2021 – Current Graduate Architect
and Project Assistant
Rhett is an experienced project assistant with the following credentials:
- -Experience in a variety of project typologies,
predominently; Community, Supported Housing
and Mixed-use Commercial - Production of drawings for masterplanning, schematic
design, design development phases and detailed working
drawings for tender and construction - Contribute to design processes
- Conduct design and documentation reviews for
compliance with NCC, Building Regulations, Australian
Standards,Planning Scheme and other regulatory
requirements - Preparation of drawings and applications for
planning and building permits - Preparation of tender and contract documentation
- Assist in all aspects of contract administration
throughout construction and defects periods - Collaboration with colleagues and consultants and
engagement with planners, advisors, building surveyors,
product suppliers and building contractors
Jo Porter
Practice Manager
Practice Manager
Name: Jo Porter
Jo has been working in architectural practices for over 10 years and understands the complexities of how a practice works. She is an invaluable member of the Porter Architects team.
Emma Stoneman
Senior Draftsperson
Senior Architectural Draftsperson:
Name: Emma Stoneman
Qualifications:
- Diploma Building Design and Drafting
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours)
- Bachelor of Visual Arts
Professional Experience:
- Morton Dunn Architects 2006-2017 Senior Architectural
Draftsperson - Porter Architects 2017 – Current Senior Architectural
- Draftsperson and Project Assistant
Emma is highly experienced project assistant with the following credentials:
- Extensive experience in Commercial projects including
Education, Community, Recreation, Worship and Health - Experience in high end Residential projects, plus
public and supported housing - Production of drawings for masterplanning, schematic
design, design development phases and detailed working
drawings for tender and construction - Contribute to design processes
- Conduct design and documentation reviews for
compliance with NCC, Building Regulations, Australian
Standards,Planning Scheme and other regulatory
requirements - Preparation of drawings and applications for planning
and building permits - Preparation of tender and contract documentation
- Assist in all aspects of contract administration
throughout construction and defects periods - Collaboration with colleagues and consultants and
engagement with planners, advisors, building surveyors,
product suppliers and building contractors