Ian Coleman: Principal
Bachelor of Architecture (Honours)
Victorian Registered Architect No. 13722
Member of the Australian Institute Architects
Member of Association of Consulting Architects
Member of National Trust of Australia (Victoria)

Ian Coleman graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Architecture (Hons) degree in 1981, is a registered architect in the State of Victoria and a member of the Australian Institute of Architects. In 1982 he joined Paul McDonald & Associates Pty Ltd, a small architectural practice specialising in hospitality work, and became a partner in the growing company in 1986. Subsequently known as McDonald Coleman Architects, the practice carried out a wide range of work including commercial, retail, residential, recreational, hospitality and heritage related projects throughout metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria. Ian was responsible for the design, documentation and contract administration of projects ranging up to $28,000,000 in value. 

Throughout this period, Ian also pursued his interest in built heritage and developed his expertise in the technical aspects of conservation practice, and in the preparation of Heritage Assessments, Conservation Management Plans and Heritage Impact Statements. From 1990 to 2009, Ian provided Heritage Advisory Services to the Shire of Maldon and its successor, Mount Alexander Shire, and to Korong (later Loddon) Shire for 6 years. From 2011 Ian has been the Heritage Advisor to the City of Whitehorse.

Ian has recognised expertise in identifying the potential of heritage places, resolving practical solutions in adaptive re-use and in the integration of contemporary requirements in heritage places. He provides consulting services to projects outside the practice, undertaking critical assessments of projects in sensitive heritage environments, assisting with creative solutions that will address the heritage imperatives of the place, negotiating with heritage authorities and providing supporting documentation for permit applications.

Judi Byrnes: Senior Architect
Bachelor of Architecture
Victorian Registered Architect No. 15893

Judi graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Architecture in 1994 and is a registered architect in the state of Victoria. She has worked at several architectural firms, including Green & Barbour Pty Ltd Architects, McDonald Coleman Architects, ERA2000 Architects and Flint Architects. Judi has a strong background in design, documentation, the preparation of feasibility reports, managing the tender process, contract administration, and communication with clients, consultants and authorities. She has been involved in a variety of project types including; residential, heritage, community, commercial, industrial, hospitality, retail, office, laboratories and research facilities. Judi joined Coleman Architects in early 2012 and is primarily responsible for managing our architectural projects and overseeing contract documentation.

Amy Mathieson:  Architectural Assistant
Bachelor of Environments

Amy graduated from the University of Melbourne University in 2014 and joined Coleman Architects in 2015 as an architectural assistant. As well as preparing design and construction documentation, Amy brings her creative and organisational skills to the Interior Design component of our work.

Kuni Mukai: Architect
Bachelor of Architecture, Bachelor of Built Environment
Victorian Registered Architect No. 16952

Kunihiko Mukai obtained a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Melbourne in 2004 after first graduating from the Bachelor of Built Environment at the Queensland University of Technology in 2000. Kuni is a registered architect in the state of Victoria. A very experienced project documenter, Kuni initially worked at McDonald Coleman Architects before moving on to broaden his horizons at ERA2000 Architects, Catt Architects and the Stonehenge Group on a variety of residential, hospitality and commercial projects. In 2009 Kuni established Wee Mukai Architects with Rosalina Wee and continues to provide contract documentation services to Coleman Architecture + Heritage.