We seek to develop collaborative relationships with our clients and contractors. We’re responsive to the client’s needs. We give a fresh approach. Every project is a unique response to the client and site. And we’ve built a strong rapport with a core group of like-minded people. We achieve more by collaborating.
Paul Sekava
Paul Sekava RAIA
Position
Senior Associate
Office
Brisbane
Qualifications
Bachelor of Architecture (QUT 1990)
Registrations
Registered Architect, Qld
Chartered Architect, NSW
Specialisations
Cultural
Community
Residential
Education
Aged care
Affiliations
Member of the Australian Institute of Architects
Work history
2005– present Senior Associate, Fulton Trotter Architects
2000 – 04 Associate, Fulton Trotter Architects
1996 – 99 Architect, Fulton Trotter Architects
1994 – 96 Arc+ Architects, Brisbane
1993 – 94 Exhibitions Department, Qld Art Gallery, Brisbane
1990 – 92 Stuart Billows Architects, London
1987 – 89 Down & Neylan Architects, Brisbane
Home
Annerley. Designing & building own home in Highgate Hill.
Significant others
One wife, four kids under eight, Thunderbird the budgie, Bubbles and Orange the goldfish.
Definition of architecture
Clarity of intent, purity of material, skilful execution.
Why I do what I do
I’m a masochist
When I decided to be an architect …
Hey you, spiky hair—we need one more body to fill this year’s quota.
If I wasn’t an architect, I’d be …
Talent scout for an international modelling agency.
What else I do …
See above—four kids under eight, etc.
Medieval/fantasy recreation events (Brisbane area coordinator)
Star Wars Lego 1977 – 1978 figurine collector
Public art project management
Art enthusiast
Film buff
Early adaptor
I did that!?
Keep my family happy
I wish I’d designed …
The iPhone
My gangs
Lorraine Abernathy’s Art Group
My heroes
Peter Zumthor
Francis Bacon
Robert Byron (English travel writer)
AKA
Sick-all-over-the-car-luv
Signature quote
Love what you burn and burn what you love.