Team
JACK VAN DE VEN
Director
Jack graduated in 1981 from the Queensland Institute of Technology with a Diploma in Architecture.
After graduation Jack worked in the office of M.L. Conrad, which later became Conrad, Esler and Simpson Pty Ltd, designing principally Institutional Buildings.
He then joined Lynch and Blow as an architect in 1981, being principally involved in Commercial, Industrial and Fast Food developments until its cessation in late 1987, when, in partnership with Wayne Blow & Bernard Currey he established the practice of Wayne Blow & Partners Pty Ltd.
Following Wayne Blow’s retirement from the Practice in 2007, the Practice was rebranded as WBP Architects (Architecture & Interior Design) to retain a link to the heritage of the Practice.
Since 2007, now as sole Director of WBP Architects (Architecture & Interior Design) with Wayne and Bernard both having retired, Jack continues to develop the company in this period of high demand for architectural services, while facing market challenges and maintaining the company’s focus on cost effective solutions for all projects.
GEOFFREY STEVENS
Associate
Geoff began his architectural career in 1982 and has been a registered architect (Qld) since 1991.
Although experienced in residential and commercial architecture, Geoff also is a specialist in hospitality design, having extensive involvement in licensed club renovations and extensions over many years. Recent experience also includes the design of an “independent senior living” multi-unit development, and extensions to an “assisted living” aged care development.
As the associate leading the club design and documentation team, Geoff directs all facets of the design process for both architecture and interior design disciplines from conceptual stage through to detailed construction documentation.
Geoff has a commitment to exceeding client expectations, and together with a rigorous approach to the design and documentation process, ensures the achievement of quality outcomes.
IRA MEHTA
Architect
Ira Graduated in 1995 with top honours and apart from international experience, she has over 18 years experience in Australia. Registered first in Victoria in 2009 and registered in Queensland since 2012.
Experienced in all stages of a project from Concept Design to Documentation and Contract Administration, Ira can proficiently work on multiple CAD platforms including BIM. She has worked on several Residential, Educational, Institutional and Commercial projects ranging in value to $40 million and Fast Food Developments.
Her effective time management and good documentation skills ensure timely and cost effective project delivery
MARTY WHYTE
Associate
Marty started work with WBP Architects (Architecture & Interior Design) in 1995, bringing onsite interior fit-out experience and detail construction and documentation knowledge. Ever since, Marty has become an integral part of the team, controlling jobs from design development through construction to completion in his Team Leader role at WBP.
Marty also runs the IT management for the office.
Marty’s dedication to high quality documentation spans Interior Fitout, Hospitality, Multi-Residential, & Commercial.