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Company Profile

Sanctum Design Consultants Pty Ltd is was formed in 1998 by the Principal, James Cooper, on the core foundation of providing quality sustainable architecture to a broad range of clients and to deliver best practice solutions for the housing sector.

Based in Neutral Bay (Sydney), our central location allows us to serve metropolitan, rural and coastal locations on most of the eastern seaboard and our teams of external consultants are carefully selected to provide high quality service across a broad range of locations.

Design team

James Cooper (Principal Designer, Director)

Master of Design Science (Sust. Des.) MBDA

An accomplished multi-award wining specialist in sustainable Architecture and design science, James Cooper has accrued over 15 years in design, documentation and management of residential construction projects both in architectural and landscape design. In continuing to develop a progressive aesthetic he maintains a steady passion for conservation and biodiversity which is expressed in a design philosophy of respectfully integrating the built form with the landscaped environment.

James has contributed extensively as a consultant to both magazine and television media sectors - particularly in the area of residential design and construction. Similarly, James's projects have been reviewed in many industry related publications including Inside, SMH Domain, Sanctuary Magazine, Contemporary Home Design, Luxury Home Design and Environ.

Len Farrugia (Registered Architect)

B.Sc. (Arch), B.Arch., Grad.Dip. Ed (Math.) Chartered Architect (NSW Reg. No. 4744), MANZSES, ABSA

Len has gained over 25 years of experience within the architectural profession since graduating from New South Wales University in 1978. He is highly skilled in residential design and documentation practice and specializes in passive solar architecture.

Previous experience includes architect for Arclinea Design Consultants, PMDL Architecture and Design, Sunspace Projects and in association with Gareth Cole & Associates. Len is a published architect who contributes the highest degree of professionalism and expertise, thus serving as a valuable and respected asset to the company and its clients. Accolades have included twice winning the Oberon Council 'Energy Efficient Housing Award'.

Daniel Vise (Architectural Technician)

Dip. Arch. Tech.

Danny is a valued member of the Sanctum Design team and specializes in 3D and 2D CAD documentation. He completed a Diploma in Building Design & Drafting in 2002 and has over 4 years experience working in the architectural industry. His experience includes 2 years with Tugmans Architects & Designers in London, UK as well as 2.5 years in his current role as an Architectural Technician with Sanctum Design.

Michelle Huertas (Interior Designer)

B.Des (Hons.)

Michelle comes from a 10 year product based retail background having worked in retail, architectural sales and design consultant capacities throughout NSW and NZ. She pursued her passion for design and graduated from the University of Technology Sydney with a Bachelor of Design in Interior Design.

 
 
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