After studying Architecture at Deakin University, James travelled for 3 years, gaining work experience in Canada and the UK. Upon returning he did stints at Orbit Solutions (Melbourne) and Figgus & Jefferson Architects (Sydney). Returning to Melbourne to help build a house he designed for his parents, James realised his side projects were growing and demanded full time attention, and has not looked back since.

Cooper is the office manager. He definitely knows when 5 o'clock has arrived and makes it known it is time to play. Laid back by nature, he is not the most productive team member. But he undoubtedly keeps us amused.

Shaken from his home of Christchurch in 2011, Nick jumped the ditch and joined the Altereco team. As a perfectionist, his work results in refined , quality detailing a specialist when it comes to construction detailing.