Our People

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JWP Architects was founded by Bernie Jovaras and Doug Westland in 1993 as Jovaras Westland Partnership. Today, the team has grown to over 11 talented people, each bringing a unique skill set and perspective to create an open, collaborative, dynamic practice where fresh ideas flow.

The practice is currently managed by directors Leigh Rizzato and John Guthrie.

Leigh Rizzato
PRACTICE DIRECTOR & NOMINATED ARCHITECT

NSW ARB NO. DR 17923
vic arb no. 17923

John Guthrie
PRACTICE DIRECTOR & NOMINATED ARCHITECT

NSW ARB No. 11837
vic ARB No. VIC00063

ALLANNAH BENZ - OFFICE MANAGER

ALANNAH BENZ
OFFICE MANAGER

Belinda Andrews
Project Architect,
VICTORIA

vic arb no. 17609

Fiona Mui
PROJECT ARCHITECT,
victoria & nsw

NSW arb no. DR 800958
vic arb no. 800958

CJ Gilbert
Administration & socials

Emily Grealy
Interior Designer

David Garcia
Technical Draftsperson

Kim Harrison
Technical Draftsperon