Practice

Min started with ABA at the outset in 2002, and re-joined the practice in 2015. As Project Director Min is involved in design development across the office, with particular focus on translating sketch design concepts into construction - focusing on detailed design, construction documents, and site administration. Min was the project architect for the Bismarck house in Bondi, winning the Australian Institute of Architects 2020 Hugh & Eva Buhrich Award for Residential Architecture in NSW.

During the past twenty years in practice, working previously with Andrew Metcalf, BVN, Welsh+Major, MCK, and Tobias Partners, Min has also made a substantial contribution toward teaching architecture at the University of New South Wales and the University of Sydney. Min maintains this connection to teaching, regularly participating in design reviews at the University of New South Wales, the University of Sydney, and the University of Technology Sydney.

Min studied architecture at the University of Newcastle, graduating with first class honours in 1997.

Peter studied architecture at the University of Sydney, graduating with a Masters of Architecture in 2014. During his Masters, he studied abroad at Aarhus Arkitektskolen. He was shortlisted for the Australian Institute of Architects Graduate Award in 2014, the University of Sydney George McRae Prize for Architecture Construction in 2013, and the University of Sydney Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship.

Prior to joining Andrew Burges Architects in 2018, Peter worked at FJMT where he gained experience working on a range of large scale projects including acting as site architect for a commercial project during construction.

At ABA, Peter was lead architect for the Hills Academy Early Learning Centre, and the Ashmore Street Childcare Centre Erskineville. More recently Peter is working as a project architect for residential projects in design and construction.

Eric studied architecture at the University of Technology Sydney, graduating with a Masters of Architecture in 2018. He also studied abroad in Denmark while undertaking his bachelors degree, and worked with ADEPT in Copenhagen.

Eric received the 2018 Architect’s Medallion which is awarded each year by the NSW Architects Registration Board to a graduate of the Master of Architecture course in NSW who has achieved distinction throughout the final two years of the course. Eric was later awarded the 2018 University of Technology Graduate of the Year, awarded by the NSW Australian Institute of Architects Chapter.

Eric is a considered designer with a breadth of knowledge for architectural precedents and literature. At ABA he is pivotal in shaping early concept strategies, diagramming approaches and formal studies as part of the initial design process.

Eric has an active role in architectural education, tutoring history and theory, and architectural communication and design studios at the University of Technology Sydney. Eric is also co-founder of Post-Publication.

Regan studied architecture at the University of Technology, graduating with a Masters of Architecture in 2011, winning the Australian Institute of Architects Graduate Design Medal. Following graduation he moved to Los Angeles to work at Gehry Partners as an intern, and was promoted to an ongoing permanent position. In London, Regan worked at David Kohn Architects, and Foster and Partners. Prior to moving abroad he worked in Sydney at ASPECT Studios, and Grimshaw.

Regan joined ABA in 2017, working on the Gunyama Aquatic and Recreation Centre. More recently Regan is working as a project architect for residential projects in design and construction.

Eva studied architecture at ETSAB Barcelona School of Architecture, graduating with a Masters of Architecture 2012, having also studied abroad at TUDelft in The Netherlands during her coursework.

Following a move to Sydney from Girona, a beautiful medieval city in the northeast of Spain, Eva worked on multi-residential projects at Crone Architects, and later working for Jon Jacka Architects where she gained experience on residential projects and the St George Sailing Club.

Eva joined ABA in 2019, filling a key role on the Parramatta Aquatic Centre. Eva has been instrumental in the detailed resolution and co-ordination of the civil and landscape works, the detailed integration of client requirements for the interior, and the development and delivery of key construction packages.

Eva brings a clear and considered approach to design, with a keen understanding for detailed design and documentation, and the capacity to integrate multiple consultants on large projects.

Tiffany studied architecture at the University of Technology Sydney, graduating with a Masters of Architecture in 2018. During her studies she was nominated for the Australian Institute of Architects Communication Student Award, and received both the Neville Quarry Scholarship and the Concrete and Masonry Association Award.

Following graduation, she worked as an Intern at Kengo Kuma Associates in Tokyo and was promoted to a permanent position at the end of the internship. Prior to joining ABA in 2022, Tiffany worked on large scale projects such as multi-residential buildings, museums, visitor centres and public domain projects for Sydney practices including KTA, Silvester Fuller, and Aspect Studios.

At ABA, Tiffany is currently working as a project architect for residential projects in design and construction.

Charles studied architecture at the University of Technology Sydney, graduating with a Masters of Architecture in 2023. Charles obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Sydney in 2018, and prior to studying architecture Charles worked as a 3D modeller producing architectural visualisations in Korea.

At ABA Charles works across multiple projects assisting with design resolution and drawings, preparing schematic visualisations during design development, as well as high end visualisations for client presentations. He is an accomplished modelmaker, is able to solve complex 3-dimensional design solutions in BIM software, and has recently introduced VR technology into the office workflow.

Alongside his work at ABA, Charles teaches architectural visualisation workshops at the University of Technology, and the University of Sydney.

Diego studied architecture at the Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso PUCV in Chile, graduating with high distinction in 2007.

Diego’s professional experience is international and broad, having worked in Santiago, Buenos Aires, Sydney, and Chilean Patagonia. In Australia, Diego has worked for accomplished Sydney practices since he arrived in 2011 and has been involved in award-winning projects such as the President Avenue apartments, awarded the Aaron Bolot Award 2017 by the Australian Institute of Architects.

He has experience across all the stages of a project, from sketch design to construction documentation, and on-site supervision.

Diego joined ABA in early 2022 and is currently working on a range of public, residential and commercial projects.

James studied architecture at the University of New South Wales, graduating with a Masters of Architecture in 2021.

Prior to joining ABA James worked as a Student Demonstrator teaching model making to architecture students at the University of New South Wales, and was independently employed building professional presentation and sketch models.

At ABA James has primarily been tasked with making physical models assisting at all stages of the design process, from site models to detailed studies of interior spaces for client presentations.