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we're architects

that listen.

our team

Peter Boyce

PETER BOYCE

CEO / DIRECTOR / CO-FOUNDER

Passionate about architecture, and thriving, purposeful communities, Peter strives to deeply understand people, building authentic partnerships along the way. With over 30 years’ experience, Peter has studied and worked in Australia, UK, USA and Asia. 

Joel Ridings

JOEL RIDINGS

MANAGING DIRECTOR / CO-FOUNDER / ARCHITECT

Tenacious and optimistic, Joel cares intensely about our clients and their ongoing success. Joel is a Registered Architect (QLD) with over 15 years’ experience, and his love of design and strategic thinking brings confidence, energy and candour to our projects. 

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BEN LEIGHTON

PROJECT DELIVERY
LEADER

Ben is a naturally gifted communicator of complicated architectural ideas and is  experienced in leading the design and documentation phases on large, complex school projects. 

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JEFFREY SMITH  

SENIOR ARCHITECTURAL TECHNICIAN

Our role is not only to generate design concepts, but to hand over beautiful, well-considered, and cost-effective buildings. Jeffrey has spent over 30 years refining his detailed construction and modelling software knowledge, meticulously bringing our architectural concepts to reality.  

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LIAM CLARKE  

ARCHITECTURAL
GRADUATE

Liam is a conscientious Architectural Graduate who works closely with our Project Leaders and Project Delivery Leaders to collaboratively design and document school projects. His helpful attitude and thorough approach make him an asset to his team. 

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MEGAN DUFFY

ARCHITECTURAL
GRADUATE

An Architecture Graduate with an impeccable eye for detail, Megan has a natural talent and gift for visualisations that bring ideas to life, seamlessly blending imagination with technology.

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ISAAC VINCENT

ARCHITECT 
 

With a decade's worth of experience in architecture, Isaac is a natural leader and skilled communicator. Isaac is the Project Leader for day-to-day delivery of services, and a consistent point of contact for a select group of our key clients. 

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PETER EDWARDS

ARCHITECT 
 

Peter is a talented Registered Architect (QLD) who is conscientious in pursuing what is best for our clients. He is calm and methodical in the face of complex problems, and is personable and articulate, bringing people along for the journey. 

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LAURA TANNER 

ARCHITECT

In her signature upbeat and thoughtful style, Laura works on school and church projects from initial client briefings through to completion of construction. She is an accomplished Registered Architect (QLD) with close to a decade’s experience in the industry.

JOSH LAW  

ARCHITECT

Josh is an experienced Registered Architect (QLD) with a technical focus and pragmatic approach to architecture. His calm confidence and impressive construction knowledge and detailing skills are an asset to our team.

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DAVE MUTUC

ARCHITECTURAL
GRADUATE 

Dave has recently completed his studies at QUT and is an incredibly conscientious and hard working individual. His humble and generous approach is an asset to each of the projects he's a part of.  

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SUE INNES

INTERIOR DESIGN LEADER

Sue is an esteemed interior design lead with a passion for creating spaces that foster human connection that positively impact the world and its people. With a strong sense of community at the core of her work, Sue believes that thoughtful design can enhance lives and transform environments.

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STEVE RIDDLE

SENIOR BUSINESS PARTNER

It is no accident that we are a culture-led company. Starting out as Peter and Joel’s business coach, Steve took up a permanent position at Novum as an advisor, mentor and coach with a focus on fostering our culture and supporting the members of our team.  

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RILEY POWNALL

ARCHITECTURAL 
STUDENT

Having recently completed his Bachelor’s degree at UQ, Riley is a skilled documenter, and creator of visualisations and diagrams that assist us in communicating our ideas to clients and their communities.

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SOLOMON COPPARD

ARCHITECTURAL 
STUDENT

Solomon is an Architectural Student with a keen eye for detail and a background in documentation, coordination, visualizations, and master planning. 

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