Building Design chose me.
Today, I can proudly say that I am a multi award-winning building designer with great attention to detail, a problem-solving mentality and a methodical & thorough approach to design & documentation. It’s been a journey….
Like a lot of kids, my first interest in building was playing with Lego. We had a whole Lego Village, with roads & all, and my constructions always needed to be bigger & better than the other kids.
In my early teens I discovered technical drawing, and when my parents bought me an A3 size ‘Faber Castel’ drawing board, I’d spend weekends drawing up plans for houses I had designed. The ability to picture a 3-dimensional space or object, and convert it into a 2-dimension drawing was innate. I knew back then that I wanted to have a career designing buildings.
Very early in my career, those I worked for seemed to see something ‘more’ in me. An experienced architect took me under his wing, and taught me the intricacies of the occupation. Pretty soon I found myself managing documentation teams, and administering building contracts on complex construction projects within large inner city architectural practices – and I loved it!
My next step was designing and building my own home as an owner builder. This gave me great hands-on experience of the ‘day to day’ on a building site. I was the designer and produced the documentation, whilst I also got to experience things from the perspective of the client, builder & project manager. It further improved my technical knowledge & understanding, which I found also impacted my approach to design & construction detailing, and my ability to solve construction problems.
After gaining 21 years’ experience, honing my skills in inner city architectural firms working on luxury residential, multi-unit residential, commercial, industrial & institutional projects, it was time to establish my own practice. I launched Studio 23 design in 2017 to continue providing design excellence, and high-quality documentation in residential & commercial buildings.
I look forward to the opportunity of working with you on your next design.
Professional Membership
2017 - Current: Chapter Delegate
Building Designers Association of Australia (BDAA)
2017 - 2021: President/Chairperson Central Coast Chapter Building Designers Association of Australia (BDAA)
2016 - 2017: Vice President Gosford Wyong Chapter Building Designers Association of Australia
2008 - Current: Building Designers Association of Australia
Qualifications
2022 - Design Practitioner Registration 'Building Design (Medium Rise)' - NSW Fair Trading
2021 - Accredited Building Designer - BDA&T
2008 - Asbestos Identification and Management - TAFE
2004 - Occupational Health & Safety Construction Induction Training Certificate
1995 - Associate Diploma in Applied science (Architectural Drafting)
Jason Klumpp
Registered Design Practitioner – Building Design (Medium Rise)
BDAA Accredited Building Designer 6566
Previous Experience
2008 – 2016 Tyrrells Architects
Building Designer/ General Manager
Key Projects Include:
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Kirribilli Heritage Terrace: Substantial alterations & additions to a 1889 terrace, including a 3 storey contemporary addition & complete refurbishment of the original terrace.
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The Salvation Army, Temora: A new heritage sympathetic multipurpose community hall & administration offices adjacent to t a heritage listed church.
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Cheltenham House: A new home in a heritage conservation area on an overland flow affected site
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Landmark Apartments/ Radisson Hotel: Complete refurbishment of existing indoor pool & gymnasium area with high durability/ low maintenance materials & finishes
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Castle Hill townhouses: A complex 7 unit residential townhouse development
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GKY Church, Surry Hills: Refurbishment & change of use of a heritage listed sandstone church to reinstate as a place of public worship
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Grand Motel, Wyong: Conversion of a disused bottle shop at the rear of the Grand Hotel into a modern 17 room motel complex
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Point Piper Residence: Extensive refurbishment of a $30m home on the harbour at Point Piper
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The Salvation Army, Auburn: Rejuvenation of existing office building in Auburn to house several departments of the Salvation Army and the Auburn Worship Centre
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Elizabeth Bay unit: Refurbishment of top floor unit in a harbour front Spanish Mission style apartment building, including loft conversion of unused roof space.
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Grand Hotel, Wyong: Refurbishment of an existing hotel, including new outdoor gaming room, bistro and sports bar
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Forestville: 72 'affordable' residential housing apartments
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Turbomeca Australasia: Alterations to existing building for expanded production line, including access link to existing development.
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Terrigal: 8 luxury 'eco-friendly' residential townhouses
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Bellevue Hill: Remediation work to replace balconies and balustrades on art deco apartment building
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Macron Music: Relocation of existing music store to new premises, including training rooms and performance hall.
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Palm Court Commercial Suites: Conversion of a disused restaurant into commercial office suites.
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Erina: 36 'affordable housing' apartments
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Alterations and additions to existing homes in North Avoca, Wahroonga, Longueville, Willoughby, West Ryde, Wamberal, Killara and Mannering Park.
2003 – 2007 Neometro Architects
Architectural Assistant/ Cad Manager
Key Projects Include:
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“The Rise”, 2 Whiting Avenue, Terrigal ($3M): 3 luxury residential apartments with basement carpark, overlooking Terrigal Beach.
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Cnr Ash St & Pine Tree Lane, Terrigal: Mixed use retail, commercial & residential building comprising 2 retail units, commercial office space, 6 luxury residential units, and basement carpark.
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10 Grosvenor Rd, Terrigal: 3 luxury residential apartments overlooking Terrigal Bowl, with basement carpark
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“Eclipse on Hills”, 34-44 Hills St, Gosford: 2 buildings comprising 30 quality residential apartments with basement carpark.
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“Ken Duncan Gallery”, Erina Heights: Art Gallery, Café, and Theatrette for the display & sales of Ken Duncan photography.
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Bourne Family Hotels: Design & Detailing of alterations to several taverns & Hotels for compliance with Smoking & Gaming regulations
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“Parklands Tavern & Post Office”, Mt Penang Parklands: Proposed Tavern, Wine Centre, Brewery & Post Office
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“Warnervale Private Hospital”, 133 Mataram Rd, Warnervale ($13M): Private hospital housing an Outpatient Clinic, Specialist Suites, Radiology, Pharmacy & Café.
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“Taree Aquatic Club”: Proposed renovation & Extension of existing aquatic club on the Manning River.
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Caroline Bay Apartments, 1-5 George St, East Gosford: 10 Luxury residential townhouses on Caroline Bay.
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11-15 Victoria Ave, Toukley: 24 Residential apartments.
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1-4 Holmes Ave, Toukley: 10 Residential apartments.
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3 Victoria St, East Gosford: 2 luxury townhouses.
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16 Henry Parry Drive, East Gosford: 3 mid range 2 storey residential units.
2000 – 2003 Reid Campbell Group/ Spowers Architects
Architectural Assistant/ Cad Manager
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“The Clifton”, Lot 98 Saunders Street, Pyrmont ($15M): 8 storey building comprising 60 residential apartments, a retail unit, gymnasium & 2 storey basement car park.
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“Aldi Stores” NSW rollout ($2-4M): Supermarkets constructed at Bankstown Airport, Villawood, Cessnock, Bathurst, Richmond, & Emu Plains, as well as desktop studies & feasibility studies for numerous others.
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“Riverwood Business Park” 92-100 Belmore Rd, Riverwood ($49M): A 47,000m2 site combining 16 office/warehouse units of 35,000 m2, and a café.
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“Georges Hi-Fi Building” 387 George St, Sydney: Refurbishment of a heritage office building
1996 – 2000 Bruce Swalwell Architects/ BSA Consultants
Cad Documentation Team Leader/ Cad Manager
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“Kirribilli Grande”, 63 & 65 Kirribilli Ave, Kirribilli ($20M): 14 high luxury harbour front apartments with indoor swimming pool, gymnasium, and underground car park.
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“The North Sydney Club/ Harbour Watch Apartments” Cnr Berry & Walker Streets, North Sydney ($8M): 48 New Apartments and Extension/Renovation of Existing North Sydney Club.
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“Kirribilli Apartments” 69 Kirribilli Ave, Kirribilli ($9M): 6 luxury harbour front apartments.
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“Avondale College Library” Seventh Day Adventist College, Cooranbong ($1.2M): Extension & Refurbishment of College library.
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“The Colonnades”28-30 Glen St, Milsons Pt ($50M): 166 apartment high-rise development.
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“Hyatt International Hotels” office fit out, 504 Pacific Hwy, St Leonards: New Corporate headquarters office fit out.
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“California Gardens” Shanghai, China: Master planning of an 8000 dwelling satellite city including shops, schools & sporting club.