Stephen graduated from the University of Western Australia in 1985 and worked with the award-winning practice Howlett and Bailey Architects until 1988 when he travelled to London to gain experience  abroad.

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On returning in 1990 Stephen gained valuable experience working for the large state government department, Westrail, before joining a small boutique property development company City and Suburban Group in Perth in late 1991.

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Stephen managed the Architectural division of City and Suburban Group until 2014.  During this period Stephen designed, documented and managed the construction of a number of projects including the following:

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Triplex and multi-unit developments in metropolitan Perth

Tourism resort developments in Margaret River including Margarets Forest

Multi-storey serviced apartment development in Ascot

Conversion of the heritage-listed Albany Bell Castle into residential apartments

Mixed use canal subdivision in Exmouth

                                                        Grouped housing developments in Exmouth                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Stephen established his private practice in 2014 and has undertaken a range of projects including small scale residential alterations, additions and new dwellings.