Having doubled in size in the past 12 months, Melbourne’s Plus Architecture has appointed two new Associates, highlighting unprecedented success and growth within the boutique firm.
July 3rd, 2008
Axel Baumann (pictured above) and Jaimin Atkins (pictured below) have recently joined existing Associates, Andromeda Lembo and Craig Smart, as Associates at Plus Melbourne.
With a Masters in Architecture from the University of Kassel, Germany, Axel Baumann brings a unique portfolio of expertise to the Plus team. Through his own firm in Frankfurt, Axel won numerous high-profile commissions across a variety of project typologies, including several educational buildings.
Jaimin Atkins joined the Plus team in 2003, as has worked on several significant developments including the masterplanning of the Stockland Tooronga Redevelopment in the role of Project Leader.
Plus has also appointed two new Head’s of Department: Anna Marinelli (Head of Documentation), and Julie MacKenzie (Head of Fitout Documentation).
Congratulations to all.

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