Announcing our new Senior Associate and national staff promotions

As we approach a major year of project deliveries in 2025, Gray Puksand marks the departure of partner Craig Saltmarsh and, looking ahead, bolsters our leadership team with the appointment of a new Senior Associate and seventeen key staff promotions across our four national studios. These strategic changes position the practice to deliver several significant projects across the commercial, education, workspace and health and science sectors in the new year.

We farewell Sydney Partner Craig Saltmarsh, who played a pivotal role in driving the growth of both the Sydney studio and the broader Gray Puksand business through his expertise in stakeholder engagement and relationship building.

“My time at Gray Puksand has been incredibly rewarding. I take great pride in the work I have delivered and the many architecture and design professionals I have mentored over the last 25 years,” said Craig.

“Amongst many projects, a particular highlight has been completing the design for TAFE NSW Meadowbank Education Precinct project and acting as the Project Director during its delivery. The project is an exemplar of the future of skills training and was recognised for several industry awards from bodies including Learning Environments Australasia and Urban Development Institute of Australia.”

Reflecting on Saltmarsh’s contributions, Gray Puksand’s National Managing Partner, Nik Tabain, highlighted his significant role in shaping the practice throughout his tenure.

“Craig and I have had the privilege of working together for over 25 years. Throughout this time, Craig has been a cornerstone in shaping Gray Puksand as an organisation—championing its values, design philosophy, and overall success. His unwavering dedication and hard work have left an indelible mark on Gray Puksand’s journey.

Craig will be deeply missed, but we wholeheartedly wish him every success in his next chapter. Whatever path he chooses, we are confident he will bring the same dedication and intellectual rigour that has defined his contributions here,” said Nik.

As Craig embarks on new opportunities, the leadership of the education sector in the Sydney studio will transition to Partner Barry Hackett and Senior Associate Holly De Jong in 2025.

Joining Gray Puksand’s Melbourne studio, Senior Associate Amanda Chan brings more than ten years of experience in health architecture and a robust knowledge of emerging sector trends gained from industry involvement and serving as Chair of the Health Architecture Design Network.

A registered architect in Victoria, Amanda has successfully led the delivery of highly complex projects for major healthcare providers, including Austin Health, Monash Health, and Frankston Hospital. Her appointment strengthens our growing portfolio of projects in the health and science sector, advancing Gray Puksand’s mission to deliver transformative solutions for Australia’s healthcare landscape.

“Joining Gray Puksand’s Melbourne studio and contributing to its cutting-edge work in the health and science sector is a proud milestone in my career. This new role presents an opportunity to lead a talented team and continue designing spaces that have a meaningful impact on communities,” said Amanda.

“My passion has always been creating healthcare environments that adapt to evolving functional needs while promoting wellbeing for patients, staff, and all users. I’m eager to bring this approach to Gray Puksand, contributing to its strong track record of delivering thoughtfully designed spaces that improve patient care outcomes.”

“Amanda’s extensive experience in healthcare design and her innovative perspective shaped by industry engagement will enhance our capability to deliver forward-thinking solutions that meet the complex and evolving needs of these industries,” said Nik.

Amanda Chan | Gray Puksand Architecture & Design

Alongside Amanda’s appointment, Gray Puksand also celebrates a series of staff promotions effective 1 January 2025 across its national studios, recognising the exceptional talent and vision that will fuel the next chapter of growth for the practice.

Senior Associate

Phil Calleja (Melbourne)

Associates

Cathy Chapman (Melbourne), Anya McClelland (Sydney).

Project Lead

Paulina Markos (Sydney).

Senior Interior Designers

Bianca Toscano (Melbourne), Beatrice Laforce (Sydney), Isobel Rashleigh (Sydney).

Senior Architectural Technicians

Morgan Carse (Melbourne), Zain Khan (Sydney).

Architectural Designers

Mark Bishop (Sydney), Prudence Tang (Sydney).

Interior Designers

Tanya Gourgaud (Canberra), Chiara Vezzaro (Melbourne), Lydia Watt (Melbourne), Kylie Shandon (Melbourne), Nina Baldwin (Sydney).

Marketing + Bids Manager

Anita Siiankoski (Brisbane).

Gray Puksand is set to deliver several flagship projects in 2025, including the $250 million Canberra Institute of Technology Woden Campus, TAFE QLD Eagle Farm’s Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing Centre and a new workspace for the Delegation of the European Union to Australia in Canberra.

“2025 will be a pivotal year for Gray Puksand as we continue to expand our capabilities across diverse sectors and position ourselves to lead the way in shaping built environments for the future.

“The upcoming leadership changes and staff promotions reflect our focus on strong succession planning and maintaining a culture where diverse perspectives lead to meaningful architectural outcomes,” concluded Nik.

Announcing our new Senior Associate and national staff promotions

As we approach a major year of project deliveries in 2025, Gray Puksand marks the departure of partner Craig Saltmarsh and, looking ahead, bolsters our leadership team with the appointment of a new Senior Associate and seventeen key staff promotions across our four national studios.

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