Our People

Glen Ollerton

NSW ARB Registered Architect 7621.

Glen is a highly experienced architect known for delivering award-winning designs across commercial, residential, health, and aged care sectors, with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and long-term client relationships.

With over a decade leading MDP Architecture, Glen brings deep expertise to the practice and combines design excellence with strategic planning and deep regulatory knowledge. His commitment to sustainability and innovation is evident in his use of ESD principles and value engineering. Glen’s collaborative approach and industry insight have earned lasting recognition and strong client partnerships.

Markam Ralph

With over 14 years as a Director at MDP, Markam is a strategic thinker and project leader, known for delivering award-winning architectural outcomes across residential, commercial, heritage, and seniors living sectors.

Markam brings deep expertise in all facets of project delivery, with a strong focus on heritage and seniors living work. His leadership ensures design and delivery excellence across complex projects, guiding teams from concept to completion. Markam’s collaborative approach and strategic insight consistently achieve outcomes that are both contextually responsive and commercially sound.

Rachel Story

NSW ARB Registered Architect 8551.

Rachel brings extensive expertise to her role as General Manager at MDP, leading complex health and aged care projects with skill in project architecture, contract administration, and client-focused delivery from feasibility to completion.

With a strong background in healthcare and aged care, Rachel leads project delivery from design to contract administration. She manages documentation, tendering, council submissions, and novation processes. Her work includes Westmead Rehab and Bupa Willoughby. Rachel also contributes to industry standards, including the Uniting RACF Design Guide, highlighting her leadership and dedication.

Peter Kennedy

Peter is a seasoned finance professional with strong project management and business leadership skills, driving strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and financial performance through effective reporting, risk management, and collaborative execution.

With over 20 years’ experience, Peter leads financial strategy and project delivery across property and local government sectors. His expertise spans budgeting, feasibility modelling, compliance, and corporate governance. Known for his hands-on approach, Peter excels in stakeholder management, decision-making support, and mentoring—ensuring strong business outcomes through communication, leadership, and financial oversight.

Angela Wang

Angela leads with clarity, delivering high-performing aged care, retirement living, residential, hotel and school projects through expert design and construction management. Her flexible, fractional approach adds value through Early Contractor Involvement and strategic coordination.

Angela combines almost two decades of building experiences with a hands-on leadership style across design, construction, and project delivery. Her strengths lie in Early Contractor Involvement, design and construction strategy, constructability, cost planning, stakeholder collaboration, and construction-phase problem solving. She builds momentum through trusted relationships, guiding clients with practical insight, adaptability, and a deep understanding of sector-specific needs.

Amir Safaei

NSW ARB Registered Architect 8120.

Amir brings over two decades of architectural and urban design expertise to MDP, shaping thoughtful, design-led outcomes across public, residential, and commercial projects with deep insight into planning frameworks and policy.

Amir is a registered architect and urban designer with extensive experience delivering complex projects across sectors. With leadership roles in both government and private practice, he excels in high-level design, documentation, construction knowledge, and policy development. His strengths lie in multi-disciplinary coordination, urban planning insight, and navigating NSW’s planning systems with clarity.

Michael Medcalf

NSW ARB Registered Architect 4967.

Michael brings over 40 years of architectural expertise, leading projects from master planning through to delivery. His breadth spans residential, commercial, and retirement sectors, with deep experience in faith-based and not-for-profit work.

Michael leads with a hands-on, holistic approach, overseeing all design and technical inputs across every project phase. His expertise includes feasibility, 3D visualisation, documentation, and construction administration. He has a long-standing history with clients like the Uniting Church, Wesley Mission, Walker Corp, Coles Myer Property and Bovis Lend Lease, delivering tailored, value-driven solutions across diverse, complex developments.

Christine Hawkes

Christine is a highly experienced interior designer with a diverse portfolio spanning healthcare, hospitality, residential, and public spaces. She blends creative insight with technical precision to deliver thoughtful, functional environments.

With expertise in design management, project delivery, and contract administration, Christine leads interiors from concept to completion. Her work is grounded in colour psychology, lighting, and space planning. A New York-trained designer, she brings a refined, user-centric approach to each project—balancing aesthetic quality with operational functionality across varied industry sectors.

Steve Nelson

NSW Architects Registration 5573.

Stephen is a highly accomplished architect and project leader with over 20 years' experience delivering large-scale commercial, retail, and data centre projects—balancing design integrity with technical precision and clarity.

Stephen brings deep expertise in design, documentation, and project delivery across complex, high-value developments. With extensive experience leading multi-disciplinary teams, he guides projects from feasibility to construction with a strong client focus. His award-winning portfolio includes data centres, broadcast facilities, and commercial buildings—each demonstrating a commitment to design excellence and execution.

Vee Chin

NSW ARB Registered Architect 7654 | GBCA Green Star Accredited Professional.

Vee is an experienced architect specialising in Health and Aged Care projects, known for his expertise in aged care design, sustainable practices, and delivering projects from concept to completion.

As a key member of MDP Architecture’s Health and Aged Care teams, Vee manages full project delivery. He brings strong spatial planning and presentation skills, with a focus on Residential Aged Care design. Passionate about sustainability, Vee integrates Green Star rating tools to enhance environmental performance across all developments.

Tarsa Moayed

NSW ARB Registered Architect 9249.

Tarsa leads residential projects from concept to completion, pairing design talent with deep technical knowledge. Her cross-sector experience and confident project leadership ensure well-resolved, compliant outcomes across all stages.

Tarsa combines design flair with rigorous documentation skills to guide residential projects of all scales—from bespoke homes to high-rise developments. With additional experience in the health, commercial, and industrial sectors, she brings clarity to team leadership, strong consultant coordination, and deep NCC knowledge, ensuring quality, precision, and compliance at every stage.

Duran Bezuidenhout

M. Arch (South Africa).

Duran brings international experience and a deep connection to nature to every project, delivering environmentally sensitive design outcomes across residential, hospitality, resort and aged care sectors, with a strong sense of place.

With experience across South Africa, the UK and Australia, Duran’s work balances form, function, and ecology. His designs draw from location, celebrate material honesty, and reflect thoughtful restraint. With strengths in seniors living, resort and residential projects, he brings a grounded yet forward-thinking approach to sustainable, meaningful architecture.

Enzo Macolino

B.Sc. (Arch), B. Arch.

Enzo brings a hands-on, detail-driven approach to every project. With strengths in documentation, coordination, and construction-phase delivery, he bridges design intent and built reality with care and clarity.

Enzo’s background in drafting, construction management and architecture makes him a valuable all-rounder. His passion for construction detail and design resolution is evident in his documentation work, on-site coordination and contract administration. Whether sketching ideas by hand or leading technical delivery, he brings rigour, experience and enthusiasm to the entire process.

Tristan Ward

Tristan brings decades of technical design experience across healthcare and residential sectors, with a pragmatic, detail-driven approach shaped by his architectural technology background and long-standing commitment to MDP’s delivery excellence.

With a career spanning Australia and New Zealand, Tristan’s deep technical capability supports healthcare and residential design outcomes. His hands-on knowledge of drafting, Revit, and multidisciplinary documentation underpins his role at MDP. Having rejoined the team in 2018, his dependable delivery and strong sector knowledge make him a valued team member.

Daniel Traficante

NSW ARB Reg No 12639.

Daniel blends traditional architectural sensibilities with cutting-edge technologies to deliver innovative project outcomes. His forward-thinking approach has elevated MDP’s digital capability across aged care, residential, commercial, and master planning projects.

A NSW-registered architect, Daniel brings technical excellence and creativity to every project. His strengths lie in hand sketching, BIM, automation, VR, and 3D printing—boosting both design quality and efficiency. With experience across diverse sectors, Daniel’s commitment to innovation continually enhances MDP’s practice, making him a driving force in our digital evolution.

Gesen Liu

M.Arch.

With over two decades of experience, Gesen delivers design-led architectural solutions across commercial, retail, residential, and industrial sectors—bringing strategic thinking, team leadership, and cross-cultural insight to every stage of project delivery.

Gesen’s diverse portfolio spans Australia, New Zealand, and China, with strengths in design management, master planning, and interior space planning. He has delivered major projects exceeding $300 million, balancing creative vision with budget and program constraints. A skilled mentor and versatile designer, Gesen brings clarity and high-performance thinking to complex briefs.

Andressa Vieira

B. Arch.

Andressa is a dedicated architectural graduate who brings initiative, precision, and collaboration to every project—delivering quality outcomes across master planning and urban design through technical skill, strong coordination, and a growth mindset.

With expertise in Revit and project coordination, Andressa contributes across a range of project types with reliability and care. Her proactive attitude, attention to detail, and clear communication support smooth consultant engagement and delivery. She’s highly regarded for her professionalism and is continuously expanding her design capabilities within the MDP team.

Sagarika Sanjay

M. Arch.

Sagarika is a reliable and detail-driven architectural graduate who brings clarity, initiative, and care to every task—combining strong communication, organisation, and follow-through to deliver consistently high-quality project support.

Sagarika’s proactive approach and calm professionalism make her a valued team member across projects. She listens closely, integrates feedback with care, and brings thoughtful insights to design discussions. With a focus on quality, coordination and communication, she’s well-positioned for continued growth and increasingly complex responsibilities within the MDP team.

Lilyanne Launay

Lilyanne is a design-led interior designer with strong technical skills and a client-first approach. Her thoughtful, people-focused design sensibility ensures each project is tailored, functional, and emotionally resonant.

With a background from Billy Blue and a passion for purposeful design, Lilyanne blends creativity with practicality across every project. Proficient in Revit and AutoCAD, she creates clear, engaging presentations that communicate vision and detail. Her collaborative nature, industry curiosity, and commitment to tailored outcomes make her a valued contributor at MDP.

Sophia Cerezo

B. Des (Arch).

Sophia brings creativity, cultural awareness, and technical precision to her work at MDP—combining design innovation with a deep respect for people, place, and Country across diverse, design-led architectural projects.

With over three years at MDP, Sophia contributes across all project stages, from design to documentation, using Revit, Rhino, and Adobe Suite with confidence. Her Master’s thesis explores living architecture and cultural restoration, reflecting her commitment to thoughtful, forward-thinking design. Sophia leads with creativity, care, and a strong sense of purpose.

Eva Vickers

B. Des (Arch).

Eva is a graduate architect completing her Masters, bringing strong technical skills, design curiosity, and a focus on sustainability and housing equity across residential, aged care, and commercial projects at MDP.

With nearly three years at MDP, Eva has contributed to projects across multiple sectors and stages, demonstrating capability in Revit, Enscape, and Adobe Suite. Her thesis on intergenerational housing reflects her passion for sustainability and equity. Eva’s blend of technical skill and design thinking makes her a valued member of the team.

Sarah Schenk

B. Arch (Hons).

With a strong foundation in design and software, Sarah brings curiosity, creativity, and drive to every project—building confidence across interiors and architecture as she begins her professional journey with MDP.

Since joining MDP, Sarah has quickly become a valued team member, contributing to a range of interior and architectural projects. Her proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp, paired with a growing command of Revit, reflects her commitment to learning. With initiative and enthusiasm, she’s laying strong foundations for a successful architectural career.