Laura is a talented architect with a special knack for creative problem solving. She has a wide breadth of industry experience working across a broad range of project typologies and scales. With a keen interest in delivering high quality and evolutionary education buildings where design excellence and economic mindfulness go hand in hand, Laura thrives on the collaborative process of navigating the relationship between space and learning pedagogies.
“I find it incredibly humbling helping to provide engaging spaces for students to learn. There’s nothing more satisfying then seeing a school community embrace and enjoy completed projects.”
Laura is known for her good judgement and planning, being equally experienced across all phases of a project from concept design through to implementation. Highly regarded for her excellent communication skills, Laura has developed strong and ongoing client and consultant relationships, confidently guiding clients and stakeholders in a genuinely collaborative and consultative manner, while always staying on top of a project’s finer details.
Laura’s special expertise is in spatial planning and detailing in education design. She relishes the opportunity to resolve complexities into successful built outcomes, and her careful consideration of the end-user experience of the space translates through her loyalty and commitment to producing impeccable work. Some recent notable projects include Newhaven College Senior School + Specialist Facility, Braemar College, St. Clare’s Catholic School, East Gippsland Trade Skills Centre, and Minaret College.
To further develop her skills as a leader in the architectural profession, Laura participates enthusiastically in industry initiatives, including the Property Council of Australia’s 100 Women in Property program.
“It is a joy to work at Hayball with so many talented colleagues who are willing to share their knowledge.”
VIC Architect Registration Number 19235