who we are.

John is the principal and director of Geoform Design Architects, which he founded in 2004. Prior to that, he was director of Geoform Design which he founded in 1986.

He started his architectural journey working in the Government Architect Office in Athens whilst still at UNSW and continued in Sydney upon his return with JCTW and Neville Gruzman OA, where he was finally introduced to the love of intelligent design with emotional restraint that is unapologetic in its creating a sense of wonder + joy for its occupants. In 2000 he and Brianna were included the 40 emerging Architects under 40 which showcased as “40-up” Australian Architects next generation exhibition in Berlin.  As a registered architect in NSW, a member of both the Australian Institute of Architects and the ACA, along with his senior role in various Council’s Design Review Panels, he has extensive experience in all aspects of the design process.

He is a graduate of Architecture from the University of New South Wales, where his continued involvement with university teaching since 1984, across all design and construction stream years, is testament to his interest in both the transformative and educational aspects of architecture.

Full CV here.

Brianna joined Geoform in 1988 and, having graduated from RMIT, brings a Melbourne design rigour to the interior design division of the office. Showcasing her eye for detail and sophisticated sense of materiality.

Prior to that, Brianna worked in some of the most prestigious global interiors firms such as Fitch Company and Sir Terence Conran Group, both in London and with Geyer Design Group and also Davenport Campbell in Sydney. Brianna’s worldly and urban chic sensibility brings warmth and delight to her projects and can lead to a friendship with clients that remains well past the project completion. Additionally, she is also employed as the national visual merchandiser for space furniture and is an expert in furniture design and procurement.