Meet The Team
Our team consists of experienced architects, designers, drafts-persons and administration who develop the projects starting with a sketch and following it up to complete implementation of intended designs + construction.
Leadership
David Quigley
Principal Architect David is an architect with over 25 years experience working in the Cairns region. He pursues the philosophy of designing and building projects which are energy efficient and environmentally sympathetic without compromise to a unique contemporary style.David has extensive experience in the whole construction process from design to construction. He is particularly passionate about tropical design and strives to incorporate four fundamental architectural principles which are easily and economically achieved into every project:
- The promotion of cooling breezes
- Ventilation by convection
- Reducing the radiation of heat
- Sheltering of walls and openings
David has established firm relationships with North Queensland Local Authorities, contractors and suppliers.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Architecture with Honours, Deakin University
Memberships / Licenses
- Board of Architects Queensland Number 3228
- Royal Australian Institute of Architects Number 12270
- Building Services Authority General Building License 701446
Appointments
Deputy Chair of the Board of Directors, Cairns Regional Gallery
Angela Reilly
Architect Associate Director Angela has been practicing as an Architect in Cairns since 2010 and with Circa 2000 since early 2013. Her 15 years of experience, gained mostly in Brisbane, has equipped her to lead project teams in design and delivery across a range of building types and procurement methods. Qualifications- Bachelor of Architecture with Honors, University Of Queensland
Memberships
- Board of Architects Queensland Number 4210
- Royal Institute of Architects Number 53765
Brent Nixon
CAD Technician Brent is a capable drafts-person with a wealth of experience in drafting and Revit. Brent handles the main drafting and designs specs for the practice from creating 2D plans from the brief to the provision of 3D renders Qualifications- Certificate IV in Residential Design
Delwyn Robertson
Office Manager Delwyn has a background in accounting and commercial business management. She has strong accounting skills and is proficient in MYOB software.Delwyn has worked in Cairns for 8 years after moving from New Zealand. Qualifications- Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
- Registered BAS Agent
erwin Heimann
Construction Manager Born in South Australia Erwin has been in the construction industry for 35 years. He is a construction manager with a record of success overseeing all phases of construction for government and private clients. Erwin has a proven history delivering projects on time and on budget. Qualifications- Project management
- Budgeting and costing projects
- Subcontractor supervision
- Construction quality control
- Site safety and OH and S compliance
- Order management
- Building estimating
- Contract administration
Sarah Carley
Interior Designer Sarah has been in the Cairns region in the interior design field since 2000. Prior to that she spent several years in the UK working in the property department of a hotel/leisure company, where she gained particular experience working with hotel brands such as Travel Inn, Marriot and Forte Hotels.During her time in Cairns, Sarah has completed projects ranging in scale from residential to large hotel refurbishment projects, working in all areas of the design process from schematic to documentation and project management. She has been working with Circa 2000 since 2003. Qualifications- Bachelor of Arts (Interior Design) with Distinction, University of South Australia