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Our people

Buchan is a global team of design experts. Inherently creative and curious, we enable collective knowledge and experience to create dynamic places that thrive.

Our culture is shaped and led by our people. We empower our people to design a brighter, more sustainable future that influences life in our cities for the benefit of people and the planet.

Alexandra Dickson

Alexandra Dickson

Senior Associate


alex.dickson@buchan.au

Andre Jones
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Andre Jones

Director + Principal


andre.jones@buchan.au

Arno Pieters

Arno Pieters

Senior Associate


arno.pieters@buchan.nz

Barry Neocleous

Barry Neocleous

Senior Associate


barry.neocleous@buchan.au

Bruce Shaw

Bruce Shaw

Director + Principal


bruce.shaw@buchan.au

Callum Knox

Callum Knox

Head of Information Technology


callum.knox@buchan.au

Carol Leung

Carol Leung

Senior Associate


carol.leung@buchan.au

Dong Uong

Dong Uong

Senior Associate


dong.uong@buchan.au

Edward Armstrong

Edward Armstrong

Senior Associate


edward.armstrong@buchan.au

Elisa Nakano

Elisa Nakano

Senior Associate


elisa.nakano@buchan.au

Greg Cochrane

Greg Cochrane

Senior Associate


greg.cochrane@buchan.au

Harvey Male

Harvey Male

Principal, Sector Lead - Living


harvey.male@buchan.au

Jake Martin

Jake Martin

Senior Associate


jake.martin@buchan.au

Jeames Hanley

Jeames Hanley

Digital Technology Lead


jeames.hanley@buchan.au

John McCrystal

John McCrystal

Senior Associate


john.mccrystal@buchan.au

Laraine Sperling

Laraine Sperling

Chief Strategy Officer


laraine.sperling@buchan.au

Marc Flipo

Marc Flipo

Company Secretary


marc.flipo@buchan.au

Marcin Zugaj

Marcin Zugaj

Senior Associate


marcin.zugaj@buchan.au

Matthew Munn

Matthew Munn

Senior Associate


matthew.munn@buchan.nz

Nataly Ernst

Nataly Ernst

Senior Associate


nataly.ernst@buchan.au

Paul Watson

Paul Watson

Senior Associate


paul.watson@buchan.au

Phil Schoutrop

Phil Schoutrop

Director + Principal
Sector Lead - Precincts


phil.schoutrop@buchan.au

Raylene McEwan

Raylene McEwan

Director + Principal


raylene.mcewan@buchan.au

Rodney Drayton

Rodney Drayton

Chief Operating Officer


rodney.drayton@buchan.au

Sandra Stewart

Sandra Stewart

Principal, Sector Lead - Health


sandra.stewart@buchan.au

Sara Burke

Sara Burke

Chief Financial Officer


sara.burke@buchan.au

Stephen Auld

Stephen Auld

Chief Executive Officer


stephen.auld@buchan.au

Our guiding principles

Our core values express who we are and what we stand for – we are creative, visionary, leaders, resilient and impactful.

Our Values


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Creativity
Free thinking and expression to find new, innovative and exciting design solutions.

› Vision
Thinking about the future and how we can improve it, today.

› Leadership
Being brave and taking action to make people’s lives and the planet better.

› Resilience
Going the extra step, pushing the boundaries to realise our full potential.

› Positive Impact
Taking the opportunity to create a positive impact.

Our Culture

We foster a vibrant studio culture that encourages and promotes creative expression and collaboration.

Our people are central to our continuing evolution as a global design practice. Driven by our core values we are creative and resilient. We provide opportunities to push the boundaries to realise every individual’s full potential.

Our leadership and vision gives our people the opportunity to create a positive impact.

Grow with us

We encourage continuous learning and development through a range of initiatives designed to support our people at every stage of their career.

We encourage creativity and curiosity in our Graduates.?Our Graduate Program is designed as a valuable bridge between formal education and working life, equipping future leaders of our business with the tools, skills and experience for success, and provide a supportive environment following a pathway to Registration as an Architect.

We encourage all staff to join our mentoring program as a way to share knowledge, expand professional networks and gain new skills that support your career goals and aspirations.

We encourage continuous learning and development through our internal Professional Practice and Critical Skills training program and yearly training subsidy for self-directed professional development.

Aligned with our business plan for succession, our Leadership Program identifies, prepares and develops the future cohort to enter into leadership positions.

Aligned with our Performance Framework for Principals, our pathway program prepares and develops this future cohort to leader and business owner.

Our alliance with Japanese architectural and urban design firm, Nikken Sekkei builds on our global connections. Our international secondment program offers the rare opportunity to live and work overseas supported by Buchan.

We actively encourage our people to broaden their lived experience at Buchan through our 'open studio' policy.

In addition to inter-studio travel for project collaborations, we support staff with flexibility to combine personal travel and work in any of our studios. Inter-studio transfers are also considered.

What our graduates say


“Achieving architectural registration is a proud milestone. Working in experienced, collegiate teams reflects Buchan’s studio culture, making this achievement possible.

The opportunity to work on such prominent, high-calibre and diverse projects has profoundly shaped my experiences as a graduate. As has the privilege to undertake this process alongside other ambitious graduates, all motivating each other towards our successful outcomes.” – Jarrod Argent


“Becoming an architect at Buchan has been a rewarding journey. Being given the opportunity to engage progressively in complex projects from a student to graduate has equipped me with the skills I need to succeed in my career.

It was made even more rewarding by being a part of a supportive practice with mentors and peers who provided words of wisdom and mentorship along the way.” – Isabella Etna

At Buchan, we encourage individual voices, and are building a workplace culture that champions equity, diversity and inclusion. This enables true design innovation, underpinned by our shared vision and values.

We are always looking to hear from talented people to join our team.

View current job opportunities here.