The directors and key staff of JPW have been together since 1985. We have a pro-active and multi-disciplined design approach that seeks to turn constraints into opportunities and to develop highly innovative design solutions. The pursuit of professional excellence is our fundamental aim, which can only be achieved through responsible design, sound technical expertise and competent project management.

Adam Swinburn

Senior Associate

NSW Architect 10360

Adam is passionate about finding timeless and enduring architectural solutions to our city’s spatial problems.

As an Architect-Researcher he draws upon his decade-long experience in transformative urban renewal and academic discipline from specialist research in urban learning environments.

Adam’s strategic thinking and creative innovation have been recognised with scholarships and design prizes including the NSW Institute of Architects David Linder Prize and Designing Architecture in Response to Climate Change Scholarship.

His current and completed city-making projects include London Central, Parramatta Square, Australian War Memorial, Glebe Mid-Rise Social Housing, Alexandria Commercial Feasibility, and a design vision for a future urban school.

Riccardo Cola

Senior Associate

Riccardo has contributed to landmark projects across Sydney, Adelaide and Canberra.

Riccardo is inspired by creating places that respond to the unique significance of each site and creating flexible workplaces of the future. He works collaboratively alongside client and consultants and by engaging with modelling and through understanding of materials, crafts authentic details and architecture.

His current and completed projects include London Central – Canberra, 6 & 8 Parramatta Square, 1 Elizabeth – Sydney Metro Martin Place, A by Adina, Anzac Memorial Centenary Project and Campbells Cove and Stores.

Supinder Matharu

Senior Associate

Since joining JPW in 2006, Supinder has contributed to a diverse range of significant projects across Australia, undertaking key roles on works of varying typology, scale, and complexity.

His experience spans commercial, cultural, residential, and transport, where he combines design rigour with strong technical coordination skills to deliver projects of lasting quality. Supinder has worked on landmark developments including the multi award-winning 5 Martin Place and, most recently, the transformative refurbishment of Sydney’s first skyscraper, 33 Alfred Street.

His cultural portfolio includes major public projects delivered through to completion, such as the Chau Chak Wing Museum at the University of Sydney and the Eastern Precinct Development at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.

JPW acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country and honours their continuing connection to lands, waters, skies, and communities.

We offer our respect to Elders past and those present – as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work.