Director | Managing Principal

MARK YOUNG

Mark is a registered Architect with over 28 years of experience, a strong design focus and a high attention to detail. He has been responsible for leading a large diversity of projects from feasibility and concept through to delivery, providing an extensive understanding of the processes involved. He has considerable experience in multi residential and mixed use projects, along with the commercial, health and hospitality sectors.

In his role as Managing Principal, Mark is the Lead at Hunt Architects. He works closely with the other Principals at Hunt to grow a dynamic and creative practice. Mark is focused on developing strong client and team relationships across all areas of the business and projects. Design thinking is a key aspect of his approach and he is an advocate for high quality architecture, and the continual drive for achieving the best built outcomes for clients.

Principal

AMY JORDAN

Amy is a valued member of Hunt Architects, serving as one of our Principals and Project Leader. With over 17 years of experience, she possesses a remarkable ability to excel in all aspects of project management, demonstrating her commitment to seeing projects through from their initial stages to their completion.

Throughout her career, Amy has enthusiastically embraced a diverse range of projects, predominantly within the fields of health and education. In these endeavours, she has effectively channeled her passion for impactful architecture that enhances the lives of individuals and leaves a positive imprint on communities.

Amy’s portfolio boasts a multitude of impressive undertakings, with several notable projects that have garnered recognition for their excellence. Noteworthy among these include Fremantle Hospital 40 Bed Mental Health Project, Albany Health Campus Radiation Oncology Service, Onslow Health Service Redevelopment, Collie Health Service Emergency Department and Midland Community Mental Health Centre. Amy’s extensive experience, combined with her unwavering passion for her work, makes her an invaluable asset to our team.

Principal

BRIAN LA FONTAINE

With a professional journey spanning over 38 years, Brian has worked across Australia as well as internationally in London. He oversees many of our projects, ensuring project satisfaction for both new and long-standing clients and that the design aligns with the clients’ vision, budget, and expectations.

Brian leaves no stone unturned; thoroughly exploring all potential project options with our design team, ensuring that the very best outcome is always achieved. His experience includes office accommodations, sporting facilities, performing arts venues, prisons, health campuses, educational training centers, and heritage projects.

Notably, Brian has contributed to several multi-award-winning projects, including the Red Earth Arts Precinct in Karratha, the National Anzac Centre in Albany, and the Gold Coast Entertainment Centre.

Principal

STEVEN SMYTH

Steven is a creative, resourceful, and innovative architect who has led major projects for over 20 years. His unyielding passion for architecture, sustainability and improving the quality of our shared built environment informs his approach to the practice of architecture. His work is grounded by a considered understanding of the place and its intrinsic ecologies, natural, cultural and urban. He enjoys challenging conventions and questioning established mindsets to unlock the potential of every project.

A consummate team player, he enjoys the creative tension derived through consultation and collaboration. Working closely with communities, clients, and stakeholders to define a brief and collectively realise a shared vision drives his ambitious approach to design.

He has experience in award winning projects encompassing sports and recreation, education, commercial, multi-residential, aged care, tourism, resorts, civic, cultural, urban design, and master planning projects.

Steven has the proven ability to deliver a visionary project that is functional, bespoke, and interwoven with a distinct narrative that is unique to the context of each project.

Principal

WILL LAKIN

Will is a seasoned professional with over three decades of experience in the architecture and urban planning industry. As the leader of our Melbourne and Sydney Studios, he brings a wealth of expertise to the table. With a background as a chartered architect and master planner, Will has held leadership and advisory roles across the UK, China, and Australia. His global footprint is impressive, and he is known for his ability to navigate complex urban environments and deliver community-centric projects with an wholistic approach to sustainability.

At Hunt, Will engages with clients at the core of their business operations, thriving on facilitating success. Will champions an evidence based and design led approach, combined with sharp business acumen, ensures the delivery of visionary, community-scale projects. His portfolio includes award-winning work in adaptive reuse, mixed-use developments and master planning. Beyond his professional practice, Will is passionate about the future of the built environment industry. He is actively involved in academia and advisory panels, guiding the next generation of architects and urban planners.

Senior Associate

DAMIEN SITA

With over two decades of experience, Damien brings a wealth of expertise to his architectural career. Throughout his professional journey, he has contributed to diverse range of projects, including local and state government civic buildings, extensive healthcare facilities, mining infrastructure and camp design, education institutions, as well as sport and recreation facilities. Damien’s experience spans across Australia, fostering a deep understanding of documentation and contract administration.

In addition to his project involvement, Damien has assumed responsibility for specification writing on numerous office projects. This role has allowed him to cultivate a comprehensive knowledge base in various architectural types.

As a Senior Associate of Hunt Architects, Damien believes that architecture has the unique ability to not only allow for the creation of a built form to satisfy a person’s needs; it also provides an avenue to take a client’s desires and make them a lived experience.

Associate

SINH DUC HONG

Sinh possesses over 13 years of extensive expertise as a seasoned technician, boasting exceptional abilities in contract documentation. His proficiency in the realm of 3D design presentation visualization is exemplary, complemented by his strong aptitude for incorporating Building Information Modelling (BIM) into 3D documentation.

Having garnered valuable experience across a broad spectrum of projects, Sinh has successfully undertaken assignments spanning diverse sectors such as commercial, police, justice, correctional, residential, and healthcare. He consistently contributes to projects throughout their entire lifecycle, from initial conception to final delivery.

Sinh’s friendly demeanour enables him to effectively lead his team, fostering a cooperative and productive work environment. Moreover, his unwavering commitment to quality and meticulous attention to detail ensure that the design outcomes he produces align closely with the client’s vision, resulting in a superior and refined end product.