building ideas
Celebrating 25 years, eiw have created a culture whereby the knowledge and minds of its staff and clients are continually enriched with powerful and innovative thinking.
We provide architectural, interior design and masterplanning services in a way that engages, encourages and inspires our clients. At the heart of our philosophy is recognition that we become part of a planning and design team, working with people in the context of respect and innovation.
We call it Building Ideas.
Our strong studio culture tackles problems together, develops ideas and proposes sustainable solutions.
The Building Ideas philosophy – a human centred approach that engages the users, embraces authentic listening, builds collaborative processes and propels us towards exemplary solutions.
All members of the eiw studio pursue professional development centred around three core competencies, cultivating a culture based on creativity, quality and enrichment.
Our Building Ideas core competencies embrace -
- Building a culture of learning
- Building connections
- Building opportunity
eiw welcomes you on this journey.
eiw team
Philip Idle
Director
Favourite quote or line from a film?
“Of all the gin joints, in all the towns, in all the world, she walks into mine.” - Casablanca
Tony D'Andrea
Director
Did you have a favourite toy as a child?
Scalextric slot cars
Andrew Teoh
Architect
If you were a crayon, what colour would you be and why?
Orangey-red, not quite dull, not quite bright but something about it seems just right.
Chad Mollett
Senior Draftsperson
Chloe Summers
Architect
Favourite place to go in Perth?
Chu Bakery, because avocado on toast is life.
Florence Wong
Draftsperson
Do you have a favourite book?
A Pristine Mind by Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche
Jennifer Vos
Interior Designer
Favourite song quote or line from a film?
“You don't have to believe everything you think We've been programmed wake up, we miss you They call you indigo, we call you Africa Go get baptized in the ocean of the people Say reboot, refresh, restart Fresh page, new day, O.G.'s, new key.” -The Healer Song by Erykah Badu
Kate Miles
Studio Manager
I can’t live without….
Flowers, coffee, mid-century furniture and my favourite humans.
Lauren Stokes
Architect
If you were a crayon, what colour would you be and why?
Raw Sienna - it reminds me of summertime in Italy.
Les Hannd
Senior Draftsperson
Given the chance, who would you like to be for a day?
Kelly Slater
Mark Oliver
Associate
Do you have a favourite book?
Atlas
Tanya Grobbelaar
Graduate
If you were a crayon, what colour would you be and why?
Orange – I’m drawn to its energy and happiness.
Peter Quake
Associate
What do you hate eating?
Bananas (very overrated)