JULIE DE JONG

DIRECTOR + PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT

REGISTERED ARCHITECT #2285

Julie is a Director of H+H Architects, the largest regional architectural practice in Western Australia with offices in Albany, Bunbury and Kalgoorlie. Born and raised in regional Western Australia, and embedded in the culture and community of regional places, Julie has focused her career on authentic placemaking and creating spaces that connect sensitively with people, our built heritage and our environment. Julie is also an active philanthropist and believes architects should be generous with their knowledge and advocate for community projects that support growth, design participation and deliver real benefits to local communities. Julie has considerable "lived experience" engaging with communities and stakeholders in all stages of project delivery, from inception to post occupancy.

QUALIFICATIONS + AFFILIATIONS

Bachelor of Architecture, with Honours, University of Western Australia

Bachelor of Environmental Design, University of Western Australia

Registered Architect, Architects Board WA  #2285

Level 1 BAL Qualified Assessor

Member, Association of Consulting Architects WA

Board Member and Chair of Grants Committee, Albany Community Foundation

Chair, Little Grove Primary School Board

Board Member & Secretary, Albany Youth Support Association

Member, Great Southern Homelessness Forum

Member, WA Bushfire Working Group, Fire Protection Assoc. Australia

Member, HB208 Working Group for AS3959 , Australian Standards