Our Board of Directors

JOHN LIU, Chair, Insurance & Partnerships

John is the director of Inbetween Architecture. He is passionate about architecture that delights and endures. Inbetween Architecture’s work thrives to amplify the simple joys found in everyday life – spaces that nurture ‘being’ and ‘being together’.

Before establishing Inbetween Architecture, John worked 10 years for some locally well-known practices with strong focus in sustainability, on projects from small home renovation to university building refurbishment. The invaluable training laid the foundation for Inbetween Architecture, that good design is inherent from inception, not bolt-on.

John joined the CPD Committee in 2020 and was elected to the Board in 2021, where he is the Director in charge of the CPD and Events Portfolio. At the 2023 AGM John took on the role of Director in charge of the Insurance and Partnerships Portfolios.

John owns an Instagram account of vending machines he encountered on his travels. 

SONIA SARANGI, Treasurer. Finance & Research

Sonia is a director of andever, a tenacious thinker and problem solver. A highly capable project lead, her collaborative approach and strong negotiation skills bring a fresh perspective to the table.

Sonia is a strong advocate for diversity in the profession and has been involved in a number of mentoring programs, a guest critic and tutor at University of Melbourne - Melbourne School of Design and is a frequent contributor to Parlour.

Sonia has been a member of the ArchiTeam since 2017 and the (Continuing Professional Development CPD) committee since 2018 and co-convenors of the 2021 ArchiTeam Virtual Conference - Trajectories. Sonia joined the Board in 2019 and was reelected at the 2021 AGM. In 2021-22 Sonia is the Director in charge of the Finance and Research Portfolios.  

Sonia is a keen photographer and often drives around the block a little bit longer just so she can finish listening to a podcast episode.

WESLEY SPENCER, Member Services and Awards

Wesley is the director of Wexhaus; an Architecture Studio, founded in 2013, defined by an unwavering commitment to quality and a relentless pursuit of perfection. Wexhaus’ approach is deeply personalised and reflects Wesley’s commitment to collaborating closely with clients and builders to create homes that are true manifestations of the owners.

Wesley has also recently completed a master’s of Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies to embrace the practice’s evolution into a heritage architecture specialisation.

Wesley is also the Design Assessment Panel for the Sandarra estate.

Wesley was elected to the ArchiTeam Board at the 2023 AGM and is the Director in charge of the CPD and Events Portfolio.

SAM PERVERSI-BROOKS, CPD and Events

Sam Perversi-Brooks founded Perversi-Brooks Architects in 2014. A registered architect in both Tasmania and Victoria he has a Master of Architecture from RMIT University, and was awarded the Australian Institute of Architects Graduation Prize, and the RMIT Anne Butler Medal recognising design excellence for his thesis project.

Prior to establishing Perversi-Brooks Architects, Sam worked with an award winning Melbourne-based Architectural practice for 8 years on the briefing, design, coordination and delivery of large scale projects within the education, research, commercial and civic sectors. This broad-ranging experience helped form a holistic view of the design and delivery of complex projects.

Sam was born in Melbourne and lived in New York City at a young age before moving to Tasmania where he spent most of his childhood. Sam moved to Melbourne to study in 2001 and spent over 15 years working in the Melbourne architecture industry. Sam has recently moved back to Tasmania with his young family and is currently based in Hobart.

Always interested and engaged in expanding design ideas and knowledge within the broader discipline, Sam has been a member of ArchiTeam’s CPD Committee since 2021, and has previously taught within the Architecture department at RMIT University.
 

KAREN ERDOS, Advocacy

Karen Erdos is the director of Karen Erdos Architecture and a registered architect and Passive House Certified Designer in New South Wales and Victoria, working across Sydney, Melbourne, and regional areas in both states. She has extensive experience managing building projects from concept through to completion, demonstrating a commitment to high-quality design and execution.

Alongside her architectural practice, Karen contributes to architectural education as a tutor at RMIT, having previously taught at UNSW. She has worked with acclaimed firms such as Renato D’Ettorre Architects and served as Senior Project Architect at Sam Crawford Architects, where her projects earned prestigious awards from the Australian Institute of Architects at state and national levels.

Karen is also a dedicated fine artist and a founding board member of Pocket City Farms, a not-for-profit organization focused on integrating urban farming and rooftop agriculture into city spaces, reflecting her passion for sustainability and community-driven initiatives.