chindarsi architects is a boutique architectural practice which specializes in contemporary, innovative, and functional design solutions which incorporate environmentally sustainable design principles.
The practice is grounded in the desire to promote the growth of Architecture in Western Australia, in the Modernist Tradition, operating within the regional context. Current jobs range from alterations and additions to existing dwellings to new single residences, townhouse pairs, units, apartment buildings, as well as light industrial and commercial work in the hospitality and office sectors. Our ongoing involvement with work for schools via DET and other WA State Government clients provides further grounding and experience for the practice in the public realm.
A relatively young office, having officially commenced in 2003, and having recently moved into dedicated offices in the old Smith St Deli in Highgate, Joe Chindarsi has had over 14 years of industry experience, both in the commercial, educational, residential and public sectors.

Joe Chindarsi graduated from the University of Western Australia School of Architecture with a Bachelor of Architecture with First Class Honours in 1994, and since then has been practising and teaching in Western Australia. In 2001, Joe became a Corporate Member of the RAIA and registered as an Architect with the Architect's Board of WA. Architect, Royal Australian Institute of Architects, WA Chapter. Architects Registration Board of Western Australia, Registration Number 1873.

Rolf Zenger is a Swiss born architect who has been involved and working in the architectural field for more than 15 years. He has studied and worked for many years throughout the Netherlands and Switzerland. Since his master’s degree in architecture and urban design at the Faculty of Architecture in Groningen the Netherlands in 1999, his work was concentrated on urban planning, urban renewal, residential, social, elderly and health care housing, commercial, industrial and institutional projects. With his Swiss/Dutch background and experience, Rolf has added a new and exciting dimension to the practise of Chindarsi Architects.

Stephanie Rush graduated from Curtin University of Technology with a Bachelor of Architecture (Hons) in 1995 and has since developed diverse skills and a broad range of experience. She has been involved in projects ranging from multiple residential developments to commercial interiors to infrastructure and has an interest in interdisciplinary projects that incorporate architecture, landscape and interiors. Stephanie is client-focused and has a natural ability to facilitate teamwork and foster productive working relationships. She is able to follow projects through from inception to completion. In addition to her architectural experience, Stephanie has been involved in writing for publication and tertiary education in both architecture and interiors.

Whye Kay Leong graduated with a Masters Degree from the National University of Singapore in 2000, thereafter achieving his registration with the Board of Architects Singapore in 2006. His first eight years of experience in Singapore included rail infrastructure, luxury private residences & apartments and mixed use projects; Whye relocated to Perth in 2008, working with COX on the Fremantle Waterfront mixed-use project, Caversham Winery and, most recently, a 64 unit living unit accommodation currently under construction. His responsibilities have included client liaison, schematic design, design development and contract administration. Whye has a strong design focus in every aspect of his architectural endeavour. He is interested in the considered response to challenges posed by site and contextual situations as well as the measured resolution of detail.

Brad Sertorio is an architectural graduate from the University of Western Australia, completing his Masters in Architecture in 2007. During his studies he became intrigued with the minimalist design movement, as well as developing a strong awareness of environmentally conscious passive solar design. This awareness further developed his interest in both socially and environmentally sustainable residential housing and apartment design, forming the basis of his undergraduate design projects. He also has an interest in furniture design, developing an outdoor chair prototype as part of his undergraduate studies.

John Dellar graduated from the University of Western Australia in 2008 with a Masters of Architecture (Hons), with studies incorporating an International summer studio in Milan, Italy. His honours proposal explored the role of museums within the public realm and investigated means through which these and other public buildings could be redefined in a typological manner. Intrigued by the interplay between space and built form, this research has developed into an ongoing interest in public urban space and its value within contemporary architecture.