Meet the Team Behind the Design
Damian Rogers AM and Darren Jones are the Managing Directors and Principal Architects at BPSM, applying a strong project management and design ethos.
Their complementary skills and experience drive a tight-knit and passionate creative team. This partnership has stood the test of time, contributing significant value to Tasmania’s built landscape, and the architecture profession.
Management Team
Damian Rogers AM
Damian Rogers has many years of high-level experience running projects in his capacity as a Director of BPSM Architects and possesses a broad range of complementary skills for application to the most complex of projects, including project management, master planning and design management.
Damian is one of Tasmania’s leading construction consultants, having started his career as an apprentice on major building sites in the mid 1970’s, progressing through to site subcontract foreman before returning to study Architecture at the Advanced College under famed local Architect, Barry McNeill. Damian was the Chapter President of the Insitute of Architects and the Honorary Secretary of the Royal Australian Insitute of Architects (RAIA). Damian joined the Australian Institute of Building (AIB) whilst working for construction company, Hansen Yuncken, in 1988, and has served as a Chapter Council Member, National Vice President, National Councillor, and Chapter Secretary.
Damian has also had the honour of serving as a judge at National Professional Excellence in Building Awards for 2014 and 2015.
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Bachelor of Arts
Diploma of Architecture
Trade Certificate
Registered Architect: TAS and VIC
Tasmanian Building Accreditation
Member of the Order of Australia
Fellow, Australian Institute of Architects
Fellow, Australian Institute of Building
Fellow, Australian Institute of Company Directors
Examiner, Board of Architects Tasmania
Examiner, Architects Accreditation of Australia (AACA)
Darren Jones
Darren Jones has many years of experience running projects in his capacity as a Director of BPSM Architects and has more than 21 years’ experience in the building industry, as a whole. Darren has a close and long-standing working relationships with many local Councils and businesses including continuing development works at the Royal Hobart Hospital.
As a BPSM Director, Darren is in charge of overall project management including; programming, cost control and procurement methods. Darren is also responsible for the companies IT systems and interstate expansion programme.
During Darren’s time in the construction industry, he has been involved in a large range of projects throughout Tasmania and brings a mix of architectural and development management skills across multiple project sectors. With his unique skills developed within the construction industry and architectural profession, Darren can offer innovative yet practical solutions to any challenging project.
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Master of Architecture
Bachelor of Environmental Design
Registered Architect: TAS, ACT, VIC, SA, and NSW
Tasmanian Building Accreditation
Associate, Royal Australian Institute of Architects
Fellow, Australian Institute of Builders
Design Team
Peter Catherall
Pete has more than 25 years’ experience in key roles associated with major upgrade projects and extensive experience within the commercial and residential sectors. He is an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual, with a reputation for managing and delivering projects, whilst sustaining revenue and profit gains within a highly competitive market. An exceptional communicator with strong negotiation skills and outstanding problem-solving abilities, he can quickly develop team focus to foster an efficient and successful project flow.
Recently engaged to Jamie (Yijing) from China, Pete has been enjoying learning about her culture and cooking new foods together. He also loves to get out on the water, frequently seen sailing or fishing, gardening, playing guitar, and barracking for St Kilda with a good glass of red.
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Bachelor of Environmental Design (Architecture)
Dudley Levieux
Dudley is an experienced and established Senior Architect with more than 20 years’ experience in key roles associated with major upgrade projects, and extensive experience within the commercial and residential sectors. Dudley has worked with a number of State government departments and local councils, ranging from being a member of the documentation team to acting in the role of Project Architect, coordinating the client requirements and project delivery.
Dudley enjoys walking on Tasmania’s many and varied trails with his family and golden retrievers.
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Bachelor of Architecture (University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa)
Registered Architect: TAS
Registered Building Services Provider
Paul Dickman
Paul joined BPSM in February 2024, bringing with him over 30 years’ experience in the design and construction industry, working both within Australia and internationally. Prior to moving to Tasmania, Paul was an Associate at other mainland firms where he headed up a number of design teams specialising in seniors living & aged care, affordable/social housing and large-scale residential projects.
With experience across a diverse range of projects, Paul is skilled at managing the complete project delivery process and has extensive expertise in delivering full-service architecture.
Paul loves cooking various cuisines, trying new recipes, he enjoys a bit of DIY and has just built an entertainment deck in his backyard with a woodfired oven. He also loves eating out at restaurants with his family and travelling abroad, combining his love of food and architecture.
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Bachelor of Arts (Architecture) (Hons) (UK)
Bachelor of Architecture (UK)
Sam Henderson
Sam is an experienced leader and project initiator who has previously represented firms as an associate in BD, client management, team leadership and design roles. With 20 years of experience working in both domestic and commercial architecture, Sam contributes value and perspective, bringing a wealth of knowledge and leadership skills to client projects.
A few times each year, Sam enjoys heading to the beach or the bush to go exploring and camping. He is an appreciator of great food, wine, and music, and can be found seeking out great venues across Australia to experience all 3. His greatest love, however, remains spending quality time with friends and family.
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Bachelor of Architecture
Bachelor of Environmental Design (Architecture)
CBOS Architectural Designer
David Jordaan
David is extremely passionate and committed to all things architecture and has gained valuable experience in the design, documentation and administration of a wide variety of commercial and domestic projects. He is currently working alongside Darren on a number of crucial redevelopment projects at the Royal Hobart Hospital.
When David isn’t designing he actually enjoys reading architectural theory, with a particular interest in Neuroscience research for Architectural applications. He hopes to gain a greater understanding of how the built environment and our design decisions as architects affect us as human beings. He also has a keen appreciation for the finer points of a good dram with a preference for a Speyside drop.
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Master of Architecture
Bachelor of Environmental Design (Architecture)
Adeline Soo
Adeline is a skilled interior designer with an energy and passion for the industry and creating customised, clever, engaging, and comfortable environments for all spaces humans inhabit. She is a warm, confident young professional who has provided invaluable design advice and assistance on all current projects at BPSM.
Adeline enjoys sketching at the park taking time out from technology to enjoy nature – she describes herself has having a cat’s nature as she most likes to relax in the sun. She takes care of her health by going to the gym, hiking and playing tennis.
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Bachelor of Environmental Design
Diploma of Interior Design
Georgia Galea
Georgia graduated UTAS in 2022 with a Masters of Architecture, joining BPSM in early 2024 to develop her passion and career in architecture. Georgia thrives in team environments where she can make meaningful connections with others and enjoy the opportunity to lead. She is adept at research with a strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills, and is passionate about giving people the gift of a beautiful home and improving social housing in Tasmania by using Trauma Informed Design principles.
Away from the desk, Georgia loves hiking with friends throughout Tassie or going for a swim at the beach. In her downtime, she can be found with a book and cup of tea in her hand or at her sewing machine.
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Masters of Architecture
Bachelor of Architecture and Built Environments
Mark Hudson
Mark started at BPSM in 1987 as a fresh-faced graduate, contributing his invaluable talent, knowledge, and industry experience as a skilled draftsman to projects both large and small ever since. Mark has a keen eye for detail and precision and works closely with the documentation team to effectively translate design ideas into clear drawings, able to be understood and interpreted by both the Client and the wider consultant team.
As a championship-winning, competitive snooker player, Mark is a member of both the Bellerive Yacht Club and the Southern Snooker and Billiards Association, representing each club in statewide and national events. He is also a keen gardener and home renovator.
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Certificate in Architectural Practice
Administration Team
Rick Straatsma
Rick has over 20 years of hands-on experience delivering high-level service together with a dedicated, hardworking approach and passion to be part of business success.
As a motivated leader, Rick enjoys collaborating with and inspiring others to achieve positive outcomes. He actively seeks opportunities for improvement and development and has a commitment to delivering results and service excellence, with a clear focus on strategic goals and objectives. Rick also particularly enjoys being able to identify and implement potential improvements to achieve greater efficiencies.
Rick enjoys engaging in all kinds of sports (basketball, football, cricket, tennis, volleyball, and a dabble in lawn bowls), with a modest shift more recently to either a sofa spectator or animatedly encouraging his teenage offspring. Rick also admits to having recently developed a secret love of puzzles.
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Advanced Diploma in Business (Accounting)