Melissa Lunardon, Interior Design
Melissa joined BCT in September 2019 and is responsible for working with our clients on their interior selections to ensure their home is functional, beautiful and reflective of their lifestyle and personalities.
Over the last 10 years Melissa has established herself as one of Melbourne’s most respected and skilled interior designers. Working across residential and commercial design, Melissa couples forward-thinking style with extensive industry knowledge and connections. Her work has been featured in leading design magazines and blogs including Home Beautiful and The Interiors Addict.
Susan Baker, Architect
Sue joined BCT in June 2019 as demand continued to rise for our design offering. Sue brings a wealth of experience to the team as one of Victoria’s most respected architects.
Sue has been in the building industry for over 30 years focussing on design, documentation and contract administration. For the last 25 years, Sue has served as a Victorian judge in the HIA Housing Awards.
Sue is responsible for developing architectural drawings, offering architectural expertise to the team, and mentoring our graduate architect, Ngan.
Ngan Tran, Architectural Graduate
Bachelor of Architecture
Ngan joined the team in August 2018 as an architectural graduate. Ngan works closely with Sharon, translating vision to paper by collaborating designs and ideas onto working drawings.
After four years of blood, sweat, tears and countless all-nighters, Ngan finished her degree and BCT was lucky enough to snap her up. Quirky by nature and a lover of outdoor adventures, Ngan has been bitten by the travel bug and is keen to beat her own record of exploring six countries in six months.
Architecture and Interior Design
Planning a home renovation but no idea where to start?
Looking for a one-stop-shop that can handle it all from go to whoa?
We manage everything from design concepts to construction completion.
At BCT Group we take the stress out of home renovation by handling everything from design to construction. Our architects and interior designer will work with you to design a home that is beautiful, buildable and doesn’t break the bank.
Why should you choose a company that designs AND builds your home?
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You'll get a design you can afford.
When we started out, we quoted jobs with plans prepared by others only for our clients to realise that the design was way out of their budget. At BCT Group, our designers consult directly with the construction team from the get go so they only present you with design concepts that align with your budget.
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You benefit from local expertise.
It’s vital that your architect and builder understand the local conditions as well as all relevant building regulations. Before design begins, we carefully analyse your site to ensure we understand the structural integrity and any potential limitations to the scope of work. Because we only work in the inner western suburbs of Melbourne, we have a thorough understanding of your hood (including that highly reactive soil).
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We’re pretty darn good at what we do.
Our design and construct team know their stuff. They’ll come up with ideas you haven’t even considered and go beyond the basics to create a home that suits your life and reflects your style. In addition to detailed drawings and a quality build, we can help you select everything from tiles and tapware to paint colours and pendant lights.
Meet our design team
Rhys Carter
Projects and Design
Bach Architecture, Bach Construction Management
Before joining BCT Group in 2021, Rhys spent five years in the commercial construction industry and considers working on the Queen Vic Market Community Hub as a highlight.
While studying a double degree in Architecture and Construction Management, Rhys completed two semesters in Sweden and London. After graduation, he continued to travel, working as a volunteer coordinator for schools and orphanages in South America.
Rhys ensures that our design team works as efficiently and collaboratively as possible so we can meet deadlines and deliver the highest standard of work possible. Away from work, he enjoys woodwork and acting in the occasional play. Rhys is Bevan's nephew and Travis's cousin.
Sook-Yan Ho
Architecture
Bach Architecture, Registered Architect
Sook-Yan is the newest member of our design studio, joining the BCT Group team in June 2020. After working for various architectural firms across residential, commercial and institutional projects, Yan found her true calling was residential design.
Yan helps our clients design their dream home by thoughtfully addressing the practical and aesthetic elements of each space. Being a mum of two children, Yan has an in-depth understanding of what families need and desire as their children grow. This means she will design a home that not only works for you now, but well into the future.
Grant Sanderink
Architecture
Master of Architecture, Bach of Design (Architecture), Adv Dip Building Design
Grant has a passion for pragmatic design. He joined our design studio in late 2019 and hit the ground running, impressing our clients with his thoughtful and progressive designs.
Grant works with you to design and develop the vision for your dream home, ensuring the final product is a realistic reflection of your lifestyle, character and way of life. From the production of informative 3D visuals to the preparation of detailed construction documents,
Grant’s priority is to deliver a home that not only looks stunning and functions well, but improves your quality of life.
Mitra Asadi
Architecture
Master Architecture Design & Engineering
After gaining experience through diverse internships, Mitra set up her own practice as a graduate architect working on everything from concepts, 2D drafting and 3D modeling to the completion of residential and commercial projects.
In 2019, Mitra expanded her skills by enrolling in a Diploma of Interior Design at Holmesglen Institute and started working as a freelance interior designer.
Mitra joined BCT Group in 2021 and partners with our clients to make their dream home a reality through custom architecture and interior design.
Away from work, Mitra enjoys reading, abstract painting and spending time with her friends, family and pet bunnies. She is a big fan of dark chocolate, gourmet pizza and a good coffee so counts herself lucky to live in the culinary haven that is Melbourne.
Andrew Gazda
Architecture
Dip Level 4 Built Environment & Architecture; Bach Building, Engineering & Architecture
Andrew joined us in 2021 bringing with him five years of building industry experience. Before relocating to Australia, Andrew worked at leading architecture studios in the Netherlands as well as doing freelance work that focussed predominantly on the creation of 3D visualisations.
As a valued member of our design team, Andrew helps translate our clients' vision for their home or commercial space into architectural drawings that encapsulate their wants, needs and aspirations for the future.
Andrew loves motorcycles because he is fascinated by the connection between man and machine. He is also an avid nature lover and loves going for hikes or heading for the slopes with his snowboard.
Kevin Cortes
Architecture
Master of Architecture; Bach Design (Architecture), Adv Dip Building Design
Kevin joined us in 2021 after graduating with a Masters in Architecture. Prior to pursuing his career in commercial and residential design, Kevin worked in retail and hospitality.
Kevin supports our clients through the design process to ensure they feel heard and achieve the ideal result for their home or commercial space.
When he's not flexing his creative and technical skills at BCT Group, Kevin likes to keep active and relax with friends. He plays soccer for a club in Laverton three times a week and loves to travel.
Growing up in England gave him an enduring appreciation for the perfect cup of English Breakfast tea.
Ebony Hopmans
Architecture
Bach Architectural Design, Master Architecture
As a student, Ebony worked at FPPV Architecture on community projects as well as Peter Barton Architects on high-end residential renovations. Ebony’s experience and talent saw her thrive as a freelance interior designer and draftsperson before she joined BCT Group earlier this year.
Ebony works closely with our clients through all stages of the design process, generating designs that are unique to their lifestyle and requirements. Ebony is driven to create user-friendly spaces where function always dictates form.
When she is not weaving her design magic, Ebony loves spending time with her family and is a self-proclaimed ‘plant parent’, caring for more house plants than she can count.
Jennifer Lam
Drafting and Interior Design
Cert III Carpentry, Cert IV Building & Construction
Jenn grew up in Vancouver, Canada before moving to Melbourne in 2018. Jenn previously worked in administration with a biotech company and decided to take the leap into design completing a Diploma of Interior Design at RMIT.
Jenn is always up for trying something new and exploring the outdoors but if she’s honest she spends most of her time thinking about food.
Jenn works with our clients to transform their ideas into detailed internal drawings and create a space that meets all their needs. She believes in designing with the intentions of wellbeing and awareness to enhance the client's experience and enable them to grow with their home for years to come.
Melissa Lunardon
Interior Design
Dip Interior Decoration and Design, Cert IV Training and Assessment
With over 12 years’ experience, Melissa is a highly respected interior designer, whose professional work spans both residential and commercial projects. With her work featured in Australia’s leading design blogs and magazines, Melissa has established herself as an industry leader.
Melissa will work with you to create beautiful, bespoke living spaces. Once your drawings have been finalised, Melissa will help you select fixtures and fittings as well as paint colours and cabinetry designs ensuring every detail in your spec reflects your lifestyle and personality while being functional and budget-friendly.