JPE Design Studio

Yesterday evening, JPE had the pleasure of attending the official opening of the Year 7 Learning and STEM Hub by the Minister of Education, Blair Boyer MP, at Adelaide High School alongside the people who were critical in making it happen. Congratulations Cezanne Green and Jim Dounas for your unwavering leadership throughout the project, supported by Helen Doyle, Department for Education, South Australia, Department for Infrastructure and Transport and Roland Greiner. It was great to see Lucy Hood MP, previous minster of education John Gardner in attendance for the opening of this important development for the school and state. At JPE, we are truly passionate about education and how design can enrich student experience. As the oldest architectural firm in South Australia, we understand legacy and the importance of Adelaide High School to our city and state. Adelaide High School was the first public secondary school in the Australian Commonwealth and we have been privileged to partner with the school community over the past decade to plan, expand and upgrade its State Heritage listed buildings to uplift educational outcomes. We designed and delivered the new Year 7 Learning and STEM Hub building during covid with the vision of creating a new campus heart and connection to the Park Lands while providing students state of the art collaborative spaces and technology. To see the students engaging with creative learning practices throughout the building and talking with such pride was cause for celebration. We would like to thank Adelaide High School for hosting us. Congratulations to the team, BADGE Constructions, WSP, KD Certifiers, EKISTICS, Rider Levett Bucknall RLB , Chappell Builders Pty Ltd.

JPE Design Studio are extremely proud to share that Senior Interior Designer Joanne Kaesler has been selected to participate in the Property Council SA 500 Women in Property Program with JPE’s Practice Manager Natalie Sait by her side as her program sponsor. For those unfamiliar with the program, 500 Women in Property aims to accelerate more women into leadership positions in the property industry, through sponsorship of high-potential talent. The 12-month program includes nation virtual masterclasses, coffee roulette and mentoring sessions. Property Council SA #500WIP #southaustralianwomeninproperty #aspirational #inspirational #design

Flash Back Friday! Walkerville Civic Centre and Library A defining moment for JPE, this catalyst project for the Town of Walkerville is still a favourite, standing out as a bold invitation to celebrate and gather. The contemporary addition to the much loved Walkerville Town Hall houses the library, Council Chambers and administration. Winning the Institute of Architects David Saunders Award for Heritage Architecture and a Public Architecture Commendation in 2014, the design also won a Public Commendation in the National DIA Awards for Interior Architecture. Jury Citation exert: “The design creates a distinctly contemporary dialogue of old and new in a design rationale infusing concept and realised detail with both rigour and confidence.” Sarah Constructions BESTEC PTY LTD MLEI Consulting Engineers Chris Sale Consulting

Today we say bon voyage and a huge Thank You to Director Matthew Thomas, who is embarking on a new life chapter. For over a decade, Matthew has steered the development of our finance and business strategy and has played an important part in the JPE story. Matt’s contribution to JPE and the Association of Consulting Architects has left a significant mark on our staff and clients alike. Welcome Natalie Sait. We are thrilled to introduce Natalie as our first Practice Manager of JPE Design Studio. Bringing a wealth of experience in business and design practice management, Natalie has joined our leadership team. Her passion for people, culture and operational management will contribute greatly to our next chapter.

We recently had the pleasure of handing over Mary Mackillop Tenison Centre – the historic Catholic school’s first major upgrade in a decade, named for Father Julian Tenison Woods.⁠ ⁠ The long-awaited new building welcomes the community to the school’s main entrance, and the modern, curved façade is designed to have an identity of its own while blending with the existing buildings.⁠ The new multi-storey building is home to the College’s science and art faculties and includes specialist science laboratories, chemical storerooms, art and design studios, and breakout spaces.⁠ ⁠ Delivered within an operational school environment, and immediately adjacent to residents, Sarah’s open communication style and collaborative approach to avoiding disruption to the students and staff was integral in delivering the project with the full support of the community. ⁠ See more here 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/gj2Zz4GF Client: Mary MacKillop College Kensington Architect: JPE Design Studio Structural & Civil: CPR Engineers Services: Lucid Consulting Australia Cost Consultant: Chris Sale Consulting Certifier: BCA Concepts Photographer: Tom Roschi #BuildingGreatRelationships #CollaborationDriven #Construction #ConstructionIndustry #Education 

We would like to congratulate our staff on their recent promotions at JPE Design Studio! Michelle Male, James Dujmovic, Enoch Hun, Charles Tindley and Rhianna Schultz have all been elevated in recognition of their great work and achievements. We also take this opportunity to thank all our incredible and talented staff and the passion they bring to our studio every day. - Architect Michelle Male has been promoted from Associate to Senior Associate, recognising her contribution to studio culture and her leadership of projects including Warriappendi and Torrensville Bowling Club. - Architect James Dujmovic has been promoted from Senior Architect to Associate, in recognition of his contribution to studio committees and delivery of the Seaton High School development, Pulteney Grammar redevelopments and various community projects. - Enoch Hun has been promoted to Senior Interior Designer, due to his notable work designing and delivering contemporary workplace projects including WSP, PWC and KBR fitouts. - Charles Tindley has been elevated from Architect to Senior Architect, demonstrating leadership in the delivery of the Mercedes College Arts and Sports Precinct and various studio committees. - Rhianna Schultz has been promoted from Architect to Senior Architect, due to her great work on the Adelaide Aquatic Centre and project leadership of the Mary MacKillop College’s Tenison Centre. Photographs: JPE Supplied.

About 6 weeks ago, KBR, Inc. landed itself in our brand-new fit out in Pirie St after a significant time in our Greenhill Rd offices. When designing our new office it was important to me and our other leaders to provide a space that enabled us to live our KBR Values and for it to be an opportunity to further promote positive cultural shifts in the way we work. The design brief with JPE Design Studio was for our office to be a space that was welcoming, comfortable and calming like a 'home away from home' and we have achieved that in spades. The views from our large kitchen on the 21st floor of 30 Pirie St, looking out to the hills, Victoria Square (Tarntanyangga) all the way to the ocean, is a spoil of which we will never tire. We listened to our people with the types of workspaces they wanted and what was important to them. Versatile areas for working was high on the list, along with areas to socialise and gather together as teams and hence the design focused on delivering those elements. I am so grateful that we have been able to achieve this beautiful space for our people and am eager to continue our growth trajectory, welcoming new team members to our brand-new home. Joe Cutelle Carolyn Lock Tim Nicholls Sam Robinson Sam Schuppan Anton van Velden Hamish Rhodes Todd Henschke Phil Staniford Ross Kameron Sam Nairn Sam Cowell Robert Gerrard Nina Walker Aaron Fowler Wayne Nolan Alex Timms Clint Richards Marc Lyell Chris Baker Tayla Barker Carole Sedgman Myles Croser Michelle Pember Dallas Arrowsmith Simon Ward Liam Threadgold Julian Bettiol Marion Schuddinh Susin Thoroughgood Joanne Kaesler Enoch Hun

Last week, we welcomed Anant Srivastava to our team at JPE Design Studio. As our new Communications Coordinator, Anant brings his skills in marketing, social media and communications to JPE, having worked previously as a marketing consultant across Australia and the United Kingdom. Anant is an enthusiastic individual with a passion for learning & growth, adding to the energy and positive mindset at JPE. Photograph: JPE Supplied. 

We are thrilled to continue our successful partnership with Guildhouse and can't wait to welcome these talented artists!

We are ecstatic to anounce that two of our recently completed Landscape Projects received awards at the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) SA & NT awards last week. What an outstanding result for our incredible clients! & extending a huge thankyou to the teams involved for collaborating to produce such exciting & inclusive spaces for these vibrant communites whilst maintaining clear connection to place. Landscape Architecture Awards : Category: Playspaces | Keith Stepherson Reserve Playground, Peramangk Client:  Mount Barker District Council Category: Parks & Open Space | Paradise Recreation Plaza, Kaurna Client: Campbelltown City Council (SA) Category: Shadesmart Award | Paradise Recreation Plaza, Kaurna Client: Campbelltown City Council (SA) Keith Stephenson Team: Bedford Group (Green Inc) CPR Engineers Pinion Advisory(Hydroplan), RLB Rider Levett Bucknall, Trinamic Consultants, Aaron Citti Paradise Recreation Plaza Team: Convic LCS Landscapes Trinamic Consultants, Chris Sale Consulting Pinion Advisory MLEI Consulting Engineers The Trail Collective David Sievers Photography A credit to all involved - We are so Proud! Photo Credit: Frankie the Creative