OUR KEY TEAM

Melika Maunder | B Arch Reg
Melika Maunder | B Arch RegManaging Director
Melika provides effective Team Leadership with her pragmatic, results driven approach to each project.
Her focus is on achieving client outcomes and quality design solutions. Her greatest strength is her ability to work in an integrated way with all consultants, producing projects that are delivered on time and on budget.
She has extensive Master Planning experience on both existing and greenfield sites, as well as years of building design under her belt. Melika brings extensive knowledge of client and building contractors requirements through Design and Construct or the Tender procurement process.
Clare Smyth | B Des Int
Clare Smyth | B Des IntDirector | Interior Design
Clare integrates client requirements with good design to deliver functional spaces regardless of if she is working with the Architectural team or leading the Interior team in fitout or refurbishment works she considers all aspects of the interior in her design solutions.
Close liaison with manufacturers provides the best opportunity to meet budget and deadlines, always conscious of the impact of selection availabilities, particularly within a budget framework.
Clare has experience in Medical, Commercial, Education and Multi Residential projects.
Jane Grimmond | B Arch Reg
Jane Grimmond | B Arch RegArchitect
Jane is a registered Architect with a range of skills encompassing a variety of project types including sports architecture, master planning, marina based development, education and multi-residential.
Her tasks include brief formulation, strategic facilities management, interiors coordination, detailed design documentation and consultant review process.
Working as part of the COBiE team, Jane’s extensive architectural experience provides advantages in coordination, detailing and building materials and technology.
Stephen Cross | B Arch Reg
Stephen Cross | B Arch RegSenior Project Architect
Stephen is a registered Architect with extensive project delivery experience, and has undertaken numerous multiple building works projects.
His focus is on master planning and siting of buildings to ensure future school development is optimised.
Stephen also focuses on the architectural qualities of new buildings so that aesthetic compatibility is achieved within the overall educational facility setting.
Steven Berwick
Steven BerwickProject Technical Lead
Steven is a Senior Technician, who has gained extensive experience in the commercial building space over the past 25 years.
He is technically proficient in Revit 3D modelling and documentation from Conceptual Design through to Tender Documents.
Steven works cohesively with the team and utilises his technical skill to ensure well-coordinated and detailed documents for COBiE projects.
Ben Purssey
Ben PursseyProject Technical Lead
Ben has architectural delivery experience with proven ability to problem solve, model and coordinate consultant information. With 10 years of REVIT experience, his technical knowledge and process driven results have been engaged on major commercial projects.
He carries his documentation experience through to the BIM domain where his attention to detail and aim for accuracy at all levels provides an invaluable asset to all our projects. Coordinating and mitigating clashes with all consultants, provides savings in the administration of the project.
Andrezza Labate
Andrezza LabateInterior Design
Andrezza works as part of our Interior Design team ensuring our level of detail is achieved to our standards.
Her architectural and interior design training allows her to holistically appreciate the design and detail which she translates to the documentation of interiors for the COBiE team.
She has a high level of experience with Revit and is meticulous with the documents she produces
Josh Bushby
Josh Bushby Technician
Working on many large scale projects, Josh has a gained a lot of experience and a good understanding of the Building Codes and Australian Standards that apply and crossover into the education sector.
Joshua is a QBCC licensed building designer that has a wealth of experience in both residential and the Multi-residential sector.
He has worked on many small to large renovations, houses, townhouses and unit developments over the past 18 years.
Nicholas Cobb
Nicholas CobbTechnician
Nicholas is a part of our technical team and has a background in structural drafting and brings his knowledge of both structural and Architectural drafting to COBiE.
He has extensive experience in all arrays of projects from Carports to Child care centres.
Nicholas enjoys working as part of a collaborative team and his attention to details ensures a high standard in all of his deliverables.
Jacky Kim
Jacky KimTechnician
Jacky has over 10 years experience in the construction sector. His eye for details and passion for 3D modelling ensure that his work is of the highest calibre.
He is proficient in Revit and has experience with all range of projects from small Residential to Large Sports Stadiums.
Jacky’s passion for Design is allowed for in every document created and allows for a collaborative flow amongst the project team, to achieve deadlines and budgetary requirements with ease.
Jade Sheehan
Jade SheehanOffice Manager
Jade brings over 15 years experience in finance and project cost tracking to COBiE. Her realistic approach to project costing and tracking ensures that our team are able to focus on what is important—providing services to our clients.
She also brings experience in Contract Management and Office Management. Her enjoyment of implementing process and structure balances the office to increase the efficiency and productivity.
Jade is responsible for the day to day admin at COBiE and is always willing to assist anyone where she can.