Meet the team
Our team and community are our very first focus. Personality and attitude above all drives the successes of culture and our client experiences.
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Katherine Koulizakis
DIRECTOR & FOUNDER
Katherine brings over a decade of experience delivering high-end residential, retail, and hospitality projects across Australia and New Zealand. With qualifications in Management, Interior Design, and Building & Construction, she combines design expertise with technical rigour to translate ambitious concepts into buildable solutions. A licensed QBCC Project Management Lead, Katherine is known for her meticulous processes and ability to coordinate both design teams and on-site collaborators. She ensures every project is delivered with precision, value engineering, innovation, and uncompromising quality.
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George Kyprianou
DIRECTOR
With over 35 years’ experience in project management and restaurant ownership, George brings unmatched expertise to every project. Renowned for his negotiation skills and deep knowledge of service requirements and planning approval pathways, he is a trusted leader in the industry. George’s ability to leverage strong trade relationships reflects both his strategic acumen and longstanding reputation for building partnerships. His focus on client needs, combined with a disciplined approach to planning, ensures projects are delivered efficiently, on time, and to the highest standard.
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Alfonso Hidalgo
ASSOCIATE
Alfonso’s career began on large-scale commercial and public project sites, where he built a strong foundation in construction as a Licensed Carpenter. His practical expertise has since translated into a design-focused leadership role, where he oversees design works and ensures quality at every stage. With concept design skills refined through documentation and construction management, Alfonso is highly regarded for his ability to review and elevate design outputs, balancing creativity with buildability to deliver precise, compliant, and constructible outcomes.
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Renz Padios
DESIGN LEAD
Renz brings modern design principles and innovative construction methodologies to every project, supported by formal studies in the built environment. As Design Lead, he is responsible for design direction and documentation across the practice, ensuring precision, compliance, and quality in all outputs. Proficient in advanced industry software and sustainable design practices, he balances creativity with constructibility to deliver outcomes that are both efficient and enduring. Renz also has strong experience managing Development Application (DA) and planning approval processes, collaborating closely with external consultants and engineers to achieve coordinated, compliant design solutions.
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Effie Kirmaz
PROJECT MANAGER
Effie’s expertise is in the coordination and management of projects from site acquisition, design through to project realisation. Holding a Bachelor of Construction Management, she brings both technical knowledge and evolving design insight to the team. Her background in managing her family’s retail business provided her with a strong understanding of operations, procurement, and customer flow, insight that enriches the design and delivery of retail stores. With this foundation, Effie ensures projects are approached with efficiency, clarity, and a balance of creativity and constructibility.
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Kiany Wong
DESIGN TECHNICIAN
Kiany leads interior concept design at Studio Gaxa, working closely with the Principal Director to translate brand vision into refined, experience-driven spaces. With strong capability in spatial planning, complex geometries, and advanced 3D modelling, she brings valuable expertise from high-end residential and commercial projects. Recognised within the Group for her precision in joinery detailing and collaborative approach, Kiany strengthens the design process by ensuring interiors are cohesive, innovative, and impeccably resolved across both commercial and residential projects.
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Anna Kyprianou
ACCOUNTS MANAGER
Anna has extensive experience in financial administration and operations across the hospitality and construction industries. As Accounts Manager, she oversees all financial and accounting functions, including supplier management, payroll, and project reconciliation. Her structured approach and strong attention to detail ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial processes across the business. With a background supporting both site-based and corporate teams, Anna brings efficiency, reliability, and clear communication to every project.
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Joni Villarosa
ADMIN MANAGER
With a foundation in Chemical Engineering and corporate experience in the construction industry, Joni brings a strong technical and operational perspective to the team. Her career spans both supplier and builder environments, having worked with leading construction product companies specialising in tapware and fixtures, as well as with a residential building company. Joni’s exposure to these diverse sectors has shaped her passion for creating efficient systems and process flows that drive performance and clarity across projects. Detail-oriented and proactive, she enjoys learning new tools and refining operational structures to improve everyday workflow.
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Alessandra Pabillore
OPERATIONS SUPPORT
Alessandra provides operational and administrative support across the Group, assisting the project, design, and management teams in coordination, documentation, and workflow efficiency. Holding a degree in Interior Design, she brings a design-focused perspective to her operational role, complemented by experience in joinery management and builder contract administration. Her understanding of construction processes, compliance, and documentation ensures accuracy and consistency across all projects, supporting the seamless delivery of work across the group.
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Demetrios James
CONTENT MANAGER
Demetrios manages content strategy and production across the Group, supporting the studio, project, and development divisions. With experience in media production and communications across the construction and hospitality sectors, he ensures consistent, accurate, and brand-aligned content across all platforms. His structured approach strengthens the group’s visibility and communication across both internal and client-facing channels.