chindarsi architects is a boutique architectural practice which specializes in contemporary, innovative, and functional design solutions which incorporate environmentally sustainable design principles.
The practice is grounded in the desire to promote the growth of Architecture in Western Australia, in the Modernist Tradition, operating within the regional context. Current jobs range from alterations and additions to existing dwellings to new single residences, townhouse pairs, units, apartment buildings, as well as light industrial and commercial work in the hospitality and office sectors.
A relatively young office, having officially commenced in 2003, and having recently moved into dedicated offices in the old Smith St Deli in Highgate, Joe Chindarsi has had 14 years of industry experience, both in the commercial and residential sectors.
The medium sized practice currently employs approximately ten staff, including Joe Chindarsi (director), Rolf Zenger, Stephanie Rush, Rhys Bowring, Entoine Tran, Dina Bacvic, Brad Sertorio, Samantha Lynch, and Mladen Zovko, whilst also providing on-the-job training to local and interstate architectural students.

Joe Chindarsi graduated from the University of Western Australia School of Architecture with a Bachelor of Architecture with First Class Honours in 1994, and since then has been practising and teaching in Western Australia. In 2001, Joe became a Corporate Member of the RAIA and registered as an Architect with the Architect's Board of WA. Architect, Royal Australian Institute of Architects, WA Chapter. Architects Registration Board of Western Australia, Registration Number 1873.

Rolf Zenger is a Swiss born architect who has been involved and working in the architectural field for more than 15 years. He has studied and worked for many years throughout the Netherlands and Switzerland. Since his master’s degree in architecture and urban design at the Faculty of Architecture in Groningen the Netherlands in 1999, his work was concentrated on urban planning, urban renewal, residential, social, elderly and health care housing, commercial, industrial and institutional projects. With his Swiss/Dutch background and experience, Rolf has added a new and exciting dimension to the practise of Chindarsi Architects.

Stephanie Rush graduated from Curtin University of Technology with a Bachelor of Architecture (Hons) in 1995 and has since developed diverse skills and a broad range of experience. She has been involved in projects ranging from multiple residential developments to commercial interiors to infrastructure and has an interest in interdisciplinary projects that incorporate architecture, landscape and interiors. Stephanie is client-focused and has a natural ability to facilitate teamwork and foster productive working relationships. She is able to follow projects through from inception to completion. In addition to her architectural experience, Stephanie has been involved in writing for publication and tertiary education in both architecture and interiors.

Rhys Bowring is an architectural graduate from the University of Queensland, and has worked on a variety of projects in Australia and abroad. With much of the work in sensitive coastal areas, he has a strong understanding of ecologically sustainable design principles and practice within the contemporary design environment. Rhys also has an awarness and interest in the areas of urban and public-space design, which formed the basis of his undergraduate thesis.

Entoine Tran graduated in Architecture from Curtin University of Technology in 2004. Initially studying Psychology and Sociology at the University of Western Australia, he transferred to Architecture where he developed an interest in the design of living spaces. He was nominated to represent Curtin University for the RIBA President’s Award Competition with his Lighthouse Apartments Project. During the latter part of his studies, external to his course he gained practical experience in design and construction supervision in the residential sector. Since graduating, through both practice and travel, Entoine continues to further explore and develop his understanding of the potential of built spaces to enrich our everyday lives.

Bartek Klimczak graduated from Curtin University of Technology with a Bachelor of Architecture in 2005 and has since gained extensive experience both locally and internationally in commercial interiors, low-rise residential at planning and building stages, as well as mixed-use medium to high-rise residential schemes. Bartek is currently in the process of completing his architectural registration process. Bartek brings a design mentality of adaptability, flexibility and efficiency in contemporary building design and spatial planning, a meticulous and thorough approach to design development, drawing coordination and contract administration, an openness to innovation, training and design education, and the ability to work individually or within a team environment.

Dina Bacvic graduated from University of Western Australia in 2006 with Bachelor of Architecture with Honors. She continues to teach at the university and to explore architectural ideas through practice. She is interested in re-looking at existing urban spaces and in-between spaces in order to better utilize these for active use – in particular better utilization of roof terraces as spaces for work and play….elevated urbanscapes within the city. In relation to residential design, the courtyard model for housing is something she is exploring as a typology, which is seen as having very real benefits in the Perth climate.

Brad Sertorio is an architectural graduate from the University of Western Australia, completing his Masters in Architecture in 2007. During his studies he became intrigued with the minimalist design movement, as well as developing a strong awareness of environmentally conscious passive solar design. This awareness further developed his interest in both socially and environmentally sustainable residential housing and apartment design, forming the basis of his undergraduate design projects. He also has an interest in furniture design, developing an outdoor chair prototype as part of his undergraduate studies.

Samantha Lynch is a senior draftsperson with extensive experience in her native United Kingdom. She has extensive experience in both design and technical detailing for construction and project co-ordination, and has worked on single and multi-residential, commercial, retail, new build and refurbishment schemes for many multi-disciplinary architectural practices since 1996.

Mladen Zovko our apprentice/junior draftsperson, is a young and enthusiastic member of the Chindarsi team. Currently studying part-time at Central TAFE, we are providing him with solid on-the-job training and a sound foundation in architectural detailing.