Staff

Shawn Godwin

Founder, Owner and Director of BASE Architecture Pty Ltd
B.Arch, B.BE (Architectural Studies), Assoc Dip (Civil Engineering)
Member of the Australian Institute of Architects No.22475
Registered Architect in Queensland No. 3477
Member of the Sustainable housing commitee, a Queensland Government initiative
Member of the Universal Housing Designs Forum
Institute of Architects Practice committee Chair
Institute of Architects Chapter councilor
Institute of Architects Queensland National practice Committee representative

Coming from a strong background of design, team leading and project delivery, Shawn’s skills have seen him become invaluable in his role as owner and Director of Base Architecture. Shawn's past experience has seen him deliver some of Brisbane’s highest profile residential projects including Cutters Landing in New Farm and Ephraim Island on the Gold Coast Broadwater. Projects of this scale require intense co-ordination of design, documentation and on-site construction advice. Complimentary to his management skills Shawn has been involved in the concept development of a number of large scale projects, such as the Boral site at Newstead. Projects such as these have required community consultation in developing positive outcomes that have local and broader community support.

Now as owner and director of Base Architecture, Shawn has been involved with an extensive range of projects cutting across various industries including health, hospitality, commercial, residential, interiors and retail. His skill and eye for detail have allowed him and Base to pick up numerous RAIA awards for projects including so+gi, Farm, Holy Spirit, Wickham apartment, Storrs, Iceworks bar and restaurant, She Oak, Kauri and Stonehawke which picked up the 2010 Brisbane region House of the Year. Shawn is also a member representing the RAIA on the steering committee for Sustainable House design throughout South East Queensland, an initiative of the Queensland Government towards developing sustainable housing guidelines. Here he has played an invaluable role through continued involvement and contribution, amounting in a Premiers award issued by Anna Bligh. Shawn's constant involvement with the Institute of Architects has seen him sit on the Practice Committee for the past 8 years and recently has been elected as the Qld representative for the National Practice committee and chapter council representative.

When he's not designing up a storm, Shawn can also be found being involved with the University of Queensland AFL club where he has been playing and coaching for the past 20 years. Shawn's sporting endeavours are not limited to the footy field, but also extends to local triathalons, snowboarding, golf and surfing. However, we know the real secret to his sporting abilities and fitness is due to keeping up with his two young daughters who give him a good run for his money.

Julie Lawrence

Associate at Base Architecture
Registered Architect in Queensland No. 4318
B. Design Studies (UQ)
B. Arch (UQ)

Julie began her professional experience with Fairweather Proberts Architects where she worked on a range of projects from high end residential developments to large scale hotels. After a brief stint working in London, she returned to the company as part of the residential team developing an ability to greater understand her clients needs and desires to create their vision of an ideal home. After working at the Architectural Practice Academy on educational and public infrastructure projects Julie registered as an Architect, and will now work with the BASE Architecture to design innovative and site sensitive buildings for all clients.

Since joining the team in February 2010 Julie has quickly cemented her position as the Executive Cake Maker (ECM), creating an ongoing “Battle of the Bakers” with co-worker Chris.

Kelly Martin

Associate at Base Architecture
Registered Architect in Queensland No. 3897
B. Design Studies (UQ)
B. Arch (UQ)

Kelly has recently joined the Base Architecture team of Architects fresh off the plane from two years of living and working in London. She has myriad experience in multi & private residential homes, and apartments. Starting her career in 2003 at LVO’ Architecture, Kelly produced predominantly government funded public housing, private residential homes, aged care and educational facilities. She has since moved on to high end residential and commercial projects in both Australia and overseas and is bringing this top-quality experience to Base Architecture where the quality of her service is passed on to BASE clients.

Chris Kolka

B. Environmental Design (UTAS)
M. Arch (UQ)
Registered Architect in Queensland No. 4562

Chris has a broad range of architectural experience, ranging from luxury houses, small scale public works, and medium scale residential projects and master planned communities. Throughout his career, Chris has completed work in a variety of locations, including Hobart, the Sunshine Coast, and Brisbane. In this time, he has developed a keen interest in climate responsive design and technology, which he has continued to develop since joining the Base team in 2009.

During his time at Base, Chris has developed a reputation for surprising the team with delicious baked goods, thus earning himself the nicknames of “Lamo [lamington] Boy” and “Flan Man”. Needless to say, he now forms an integral part of the Base Architecture team.

John Hyde

B. Built Environment (QUT)
M. Arch (QUT)

An enthusiastic Queensland University of Technology Architecture Student, John started working at Base a year after his Architecture degree commenced in 2004. After completing his Bachelor of Built Environment, John spent a year travelling the world, including time spent working on ski slopes in the US, and in an architectural office in London. He has been a dedicated and hard worker, learning to question clients’ basic assumptions with the aim of creating place responsive architecture rather than simply adhering to architecture trends. An innovative thinker, John will work with his BASE Architecture client’s to produce sustainable and first class design results.

Along with graduating from university in 2010, John implemented a major reform of the Base footy tipping comp, and as such he has been promoted to the role of Tipping Competition Manager. John has also recently become a first home owner and a proud husbanand we look forward to hearing about the development of his Man Cave and other potential renovations.

Giovaninna Castillo

B. Arch (Simon Bolivar University,Venezuela)
M. International Marketing Management (Bournemouth University, UK)

As our resident international member Giova brings to the office a wide array of experinece in various scaled projects from residential to commercial from within Australia and abroad. With her bubbly personality Giova brings to projects a personal touch that puts clients at ease in their decision making and general attitude. Whilst at Base Giova has focused on the finer details that are borne from the concept and these are polished and followed through to the building site. With the recent arrival of her bundle of joy in November 2010 Giova has since returned to Base in a part time role.

Jessica Groves

Office Manager

Jess Groves brings to Base youth and enthusiasm that keeps the rest on their toes. Studying a degree in social work from QUT Jess is always willing to learn and pick up tasks along the way. With an eclectic mix of people in the office Jess manages and attempts to relate to all, offering help where she can in order for the smooth running of the general office affairs. Armed with this willingness Jess dovetails well into the running of the administration and accounting that our part-time acountant and finance department details. Never short of a story or tale of her relatively short existence there is never a dull moment around the lunch table when Jess is around.

Hanah Waring

B. Built Environment (in progress QUT)

Hannah began her design career studying interior design at Queensland University of Technology. After one semester she realised her design interests also expanded to the buildings themselves and she made the switch to architecture. One year after finding a home as an architecture student, Hannah decided to make her debut into architectural practice mid 2010 and we are proud she chose to enter in with us at Base. Since joining the team, Hannah is thriving under the exposure to a broader range of architectural responsibilities and engaging with clients. Having a strong desire to create residential places, we look forward to seeing her talent blossom through her involvement in projects realised in the near future.

Hannah’s leadership skills saw her captain her school hockey team that competed in an international tournament held in the People’s Republic of China. She also has a keen interest in travel and is currently planning a winter trip to Japan to experience the architecture, eccentric culture, snowboarding and to meet some snow monkeys.

Charlotte Boyte

B.Design (Interior Design)

Charlotte started her role at Base seeking vocational work experience to contribute to her interior design degree. She has proven herself to be a valuable member of the Base Team and is now the proud owner of one of our Interior Designer roles in the office.

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