Malka Dinnen

Malka is Director of Project Delivery at MHNDU, providing leadership and oversight across the studio’s portfolio to ensure projects are delivered with precision, clarity and an unwavering commitment to design quality. Working closely with project teams, consultants and clients, she guides complex developments from early design through to construction, balancing architectural ambition with practical delivery. 

A registered architect, Malka holds a Bachelor of Design in Architecture and a Master of Architecture from the University of Sydney, and brings extensive experience across commercial, educational and residential projects.  

Prior to joining MHNDU, Malka was a Principal and Nominated Architect at a medium-sized practice specialising in the education sector, where she developed extensive expertise in project leadership, team management and contract administration. This breadth of experience has shaped a calm, considered approach to navigating the complexities of project delivery while fostering strong collaboration between clients, consultants and contractors.  

Malka believes successful projects are built on thoughtful communication, collaborative decision-making and careful stewardship throughout every stage of the architectural process. Particularly experienced in contract administration, she brings a pragmatic yet design-focused approach to construction, ensuring architectural intent is maintained from concept through to completion. She values being involved throughout the life of a project, working alongside teams to translate carefully considered ideas into built outcomes of enduring quality. 

NSW Registered Architect 10286

Kim Lange

Kim studied Architecture at the University of Sydney and Technische Universität Berlin. During her studies, Kim was shortlisted for the NSW Design Medal, and received the Sir John Sulman and AIA Graduate of the Year Award.

As Director at MHNDU, she works at the helm across all project stages, from feasibility studies through to on-site construction. Her expertise lies in high-end multi- residential projects, including those shortlisted for architectural design awards, and procured through successful Design Excellence Competition entries.

Kim’s fascination with architecture started early in childhood, observing the process of her family home extension. Cementing this early interest, her uncle was instrumental in the planning and revitalisation of Johannesburg’s CBD through his role as a key architect for the scheme. Her eyes were opened to the widespread social power of architecture, which can set the stage for the civic and cultural aspects of our daily lives. With a continuing interest in urban design and the way buildings shape our human experience, she has a passion for sustainability and innovation, viewing smart architectural design as crucial tool for lessening the collective ecological footprint.

Weaving an ethical and contextual design approach into her own practice, she welcomes the complexity of the architectural process, a journey which ultimately culminates in the creation of a unique and tailored architectural offering.

NSW Registered Architect 10552

Jessica El Tahche

Jessica was exposed to construction from a young age, observing her carpenter father at work. As a child, she loved drawing and model making, and was an instinctive problem solver. She desired to pursue a hands-on career that would allow her to combine all her skills, and so, pursuing architecture was a logical and natural fit.

Jessica graduated from the University of Sydney in 2010 with a Master’s degree in Architecture, and has been working in the design and construction sector since 2008. After working on contract administration for MHNDU’s Houses team, she discovered that she prospered having autonomy overseeing all aspects of projects. This led Jessica to study and complete her Diploma of Project Management, a direction which she intends to pursue in a full-time capacity.

Jessica has designed, documented and managed a number of high-end homes and multi-level residential projects in recent years. She has a solid knowledge base of all relevant business, planning, design and construction processes involved in the development and lifecycle of complex projects. To get results, she combines her passion for design and strong attention to detail with her ability to think analytically and organise with proficiency.

NSW Registered Architect 12014
 

Shaun Gaylard

Hailing from Johannesburg, South Africa, MHNDU Associate Shaun worked for ten years in his native city and two years in London before joining MHNDU’s multi-residential team in Sydney. From a young age, Shaun revealed his innate feel for architecture, playing with small timber blocks to create forms and structures. These formative years of self-directed play would become a catalyst for him discovering his passion, and were the beginning of his natural progression into an architectural career.

Shaun admires architectural work that focuses on classic configurations and draws upon contrasting, natural, and textured materials that weather naturally over time. He enjoys creating compositions of form and space which complement each other in plan and elevation.

A talented building illustrator, Shaun has designed coins for the South African Mint, published a book on South African architecture and created city-inspired fabrics for Siemens, which have been displayed at various global fashion events. His dream project is to design an art gallery.

Amanda Stollery

Amanda Stollery has over a decade of experience as a Lead Designer, holding a Masters in Architecture from the University of Sydney. In her role as Director at MHNDU, Amanda draws upon her extensive industry experience at award-winning Australian and International practices.

Amanda’s early experience includes working on large-scale cultural, public and commercial projects within Australia, across Asia and the US. She has also traveled abroad to undertake international competitions for Golden Lion-winning architect Junya Ishigami and Associates in Tokyo.

Amanda holds a strong passion for public architecture and formed part of the first Architecture and Digital Initiatives Division for the Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation in New York, to work on the Guggenheim Helsinki competition and associated exhibitions, the most popular international architecture competition in history to date.

Her current fields of interest include public architecture and mixed-tenure residential projects that explore opportunities for community facilities and varying business models, having specialised in the design and procurement of several high-end multi-unit residential buildings within Sydney over the last decade.

Outside of work within architectural practices, Amanda enjoys being an active member of the international architectural community, including forming part of Jury panels for university design studios and engaging in events heralding architecture, design, and curatorial practice.

Highly perceptive to the unique character of each project, Amanda has an innate knowledge of effective design strategies and fine grain materiality. To every project, Amanda brings meticulousness and rigour in her approach, whilst consistently presenting clients with opportunities to elevate a project’s potential and value, ensuring outcomes exceed expectations. Amanda’s competencies span across all phases of project delivery from inception and Concept through to handover. She is adept at client liaison, team mentoring and design advocacy.

NSW Registered Architect 10342

Brian Welch

Brian has over twenty-five years of architectural experience under his belt since graduating in 1990 with a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Auckland. He has extensive experience in residential, commercial and institutional building and development, and has led the design and documentation for a range of diverse projects, including a regional art gallery/community art centre for Sutherland Shire council; a nightclub in Taylor Square; and a multi-story residential frail and aged care hostel in Surry Hills for Mission Australia.

Most recently Brian was project architect for a large residential development in regional NSW. comprising of a 140-room motel and suite apartments with a value exceeding $30 million. Upon joining the team at BMA (now MHNDU), he has managed various multi-unit residential developments as well as several single dwelling residential developments.

Brian enjoys the challenges presented by the process of delivering quality projects to clients and the general community. Notably, Brian has worked on ‘The Beach House’ on Campbell Parade, Bondi, a forty-apartment complex with ground-floor retail; ‘Kalypso’ in Tamarama; ‘Marmont’ in Double Bay and ‘The Benson’ in Rose Bay.