At Gresley Abas we believe in being part of the conversation
Our practice leaders and team actively contribute to the professional and civic networks that shape the built environment in Western Australia. Through participation in professional bodies and community organisations, alongside appointment to government procurement panels, we remain engaged in the systems that influence how our cities, communities and landscapes evolve.
We have cultivated an office culture that supports staff participation in advocacy, professional organisations and community initiatives. These connections allow us to learn, share knowledge and contribute to conversations that strengthen our profession and improve the places we design.
Gresley Abas Architects is an appointed supplier under the WALGA Preferred Supplier Program – Professional Consultancy Services (PSP003).
Through these associations, collaborations and panels we remain connected to the broader professional community and committed to contributing positively to the future of the built environment.
Tanya continues her leadership in the architectural profession with her appointment to the Architects Board of WA in 2021. Tanya’s advocacy for professional practice development within Gresley Abas and the wider design community is exemplary. She served for many years as a Councilor of the WA Chapter of the AIA and remains a member of the AIA’s National Contracts Committee. Tanya also sits on the Curtin University Design & Built Environment Advisory Board. Tanya has been made a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Architects in recognition of her contributions to the profession.
Meanwhile, Jonathan is an active advocate for design, education, sustainability, and social justice. For many years he has led design studios at Curtin University and is currently an Advisory Board Member for Interior Architecture at Curtin and an Adjunct Research Fellow at Notre Dame University. As a Green Star accredited Professional, he was recently appointed to the Green Building Council of Australia Sustainable Buildings Expert Reference Panel. Most recently, in acknowledgment of his commitment to social housing and affordability, Jonathan was appointed to the Minister for Homelessness’, Housing First Homelessness Advisory Group. Jonathan’s passion for Housing for All and a sustainable, equitable future drives his commitment to his advocacy and growth in these forums.
Our Office Manager and Associate, Kali, is the Secretary of the Association of Consulting Architects in Western Australia, supporting their work to focus on the business of architecture, promoting debate, and advocating for better business practices and legislative frameworks.
