We are architects and interior designers based in Western Australia and Queensland. We combine our love of design with commercial and technical knowledge to create beautiful spaces that are highly functional.
Meet The Team
Nanako McIntosh is an architect with over ten years experience working in New Zealand, Singapore and Australia. She has a strong design eye supported by a solid working knowledge of construction methodologies, the NCC and Australian Standards. Nanako has worked as both an Architect and Project Manager representing both the client and the contractor. She has maintained lasting relationship with Contractors, Suppliers and Individual Trades in Perth and uses these relationships to provide practical cost effective yet refined spaces for her clients.
Ash Elliott is a passionate Interior Designer and Project Manager with over ten years experience working in Australia, Spain, and France. With experience working across commercial, hospitality, retail, and residential sectors, Ash has developed a multifaceted skill set and a keen eye for detail. Ash established Ellia Design Studio bringing a unique influence of design and architecture to the built environment.
John Plant with over 15 years industry experience John is an experienced architectural designer and draftsperson.
Entering the industry as a draftsperson, John went back as a mature student to complete a Masters of Architecture at Curtin University. He has worked both in traditional architectural practices and has led drafting teams as a design manager working directly for the contractor.
John combines his practical knowledge of the construction industry with his modernist design aesthetic.
Francisco Letelier is a multi-skilled architect and interior designer with 10+ years of experience. Francisco is experienced in delivering high profile projects across sectors from retail, hospitality, residential, commercial, high residential and community.
Marty McNally with assists the design team by providing support in administration and contract development. Marty has over twenty years’ experience within business consulting and retail management. With a keen eye for numbers, Marty provides the essential back-end support that keep the cogs turning for Ellia Design.
Fiona Giles is a senior architect with diverse and extensive experience in Australia and London. Over the past fourteen years, Fiona’s experience has led her to manage high profile, large scale architectural projects. With a passion for heritage design, Fiona has become a specialist in the technical field of heritage architecture. Fiona’s practical experience coupled with a current research degree in architectural heritage communication has given her an excellent grounding in the built environment.
