Robert Williams

Non Executive Chairman

Founding Director of firm, commencing in 1983 as Robert Williams Architects.

Rob retired in 2015, yet his knowledge of Adelaide’s architecture and his passion for and understanding of his clients lives on.

“He was able to get clients to talk about themselves in a way that felt unselfconscious and genuine. That was always his starting point and we have made it ours.”

Sophia Leopardi 2017

Sophia Leopardi

Director

Sophia designs with heart. She established and leads the Interior Design team at WBL and her award winning works are a showcase of her elegant creativity and effervescent warmth.

Materiality is a major inspiration for Sophia and her moments of joy are commonly in conversation with a selection of materials in hand and a new vision for a space and concept forming in front of one’s eyes.

Sophia’s designs come from deep within and are a reflection of her genuine love for people; and a love of the joy her designs provide to those who experience them.

2018 DIA SA/NT 2018 Awards – invited Jury Member 

2017 Australian Interior Design Awards – invited Jury Member

2017 Property Council Panellist

Appointed as Director of WBL in 2013

David Burton

Director

David designs for a life well lived. His passion for creating moments of awe and beauty for his clients have established the firm as a multiple RAIA and DIA award winning studio.

David’s places of happiness are at the drawing board with a G&T in hand and out on site discussing all manner of minute details with our skilful collection of builders.

He is a true leader, has a love of conversation and story-telling, and his designs echo this approach with a focus on people and personality. They are a story of how beautiful a life can be lived, for each personality he encounters.

2018 RAIA Chapter Councillor 

2017 DIA SA\NT Chair of Residential Awards – Judge 

2017 RAIA SA Commercial Category Jury Member

2017 RAIA SA Planning Committee

2016 RAIA appointed for APSTA Organising Committee 

2014 RAIA appointed for City of Great Buildings Committee 

Appointed as Director of WBL in 2000

David Handsaker

Senior Associate - Architect

Caroline Cameron

Associate - Interior Designer

Rachel Catt

Associate - Architect

Ben Trio

Architect

Erin Crowden

Architect

Emma Aronsten

Interior Designer

Alana Hanton

Curate Co-ordinator

Kate Schapel

Interior Designer

Alex Ricketts

Graduate of Masters of Architecture

Harriet Craig

Architecture Student

Rebecca Gardner

Studio Manager

Mandy Scanlon

Office Administration

Adelaide

Level 3, 28 Franklin St
Adelaide, SA. 5000
T. +61 8 8223 1177
F. +61 8 8232 3603
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