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MEET OUR TEAM
Gerard Coutts
Managing Director | B.Arch., M.Eng (PM)., CPPDPM, FAIPM.
​Architect | The Buchan Group
Senior Project Manager | Burns Bridge Australi
Southern Australia Land Acquisition Manager | Delfin Lend Lease
State Land Acquisition Manager | Multiplex Developments
State Land Acquisition Manager | Austcorp
Lecturer | University of Melbourne, Faculty of Architecture
Lecturer | RMIT University, Construction Management
Chairperson | Building Appeals Board
Board Member | RALAC
Board Member | Moreland Affordable Housing Limited
With over thirty years of experience and practical application, Gerard has a rich history in the project management, architecture, and property development industries. He thrives in challenging conventional thinking in planning and design, and is driven in his pursuit of the most innovative and valuable solutions. This is particularly demonstrated in his commitment to the development of high quality spaces for people to live and work.
Gerard is also a leading practitioner in stakeholder engagement, and is dedicated to delivering successful outcomes to individuals, agencies, and communities.
Gerard has held a myriad of titles, including...
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Daria Lysenko
Architectural Technician | B.Envs
As a recent graduate of Architecture from Melbourne University, Daria joined the GCA Container Concepts team with the initiative to work collaboratively with our clients, and a drive to deliver high quality design solutions. Daria’s comprehensive understanding of the rules and regulations governing architectural practice, gives her an intuitive approach to designing spaces that are innovative as well as pragmatic.
Daria has experience in conceptual development, data analysis, documentation, technical drawing and 2D and 3D documentation. She continues to broaden her area of expertise and is currently undertaking a Master of Landscape Architecture.
Priscilla Riscica
Creative Media Designer | B.Animation
Priscilla has a variety of skills in graphic design, 3D environmental modelling, animation and motion graphics. She strives to achieve a level of excellence in all her work and endeavours to add a competitive edge to every project.
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Priscilla is particularly responsible for the management of data, captured through drones, of urban and rural landscapes. She specialises in compositing 2D and 3D plans over aerial photography and digital maps, to enable to ‘bring to life’ conceptual plans for potential development projects.
Priscilla also manages the social media platforms and marketing material of GCA Container Concepts.
Alex Tamburro
Urban Planner & Designer| B.Envs
Alex’s role at GCA Container Concepts involves conducting site analyses and effectively conveying site data through mapping, info-graphics and documentation. Alex is highly skilled in conceptual development, technical planning, and in producing detailed and creative urban design solutions.
Alex’s experience working in multi-disciplinary teams, and knowledge in urban planning, assists the design process and broader context of our projects. His natural eye for design and aesthetic in the urban realm extends to the other focuses at GCA Container Concepts, namely place-making and space-making for clients.
Louise Vines
Operations Manager | B.A.
Louise oversees the operations of GCA and the services it provides, including client and stakeholder relations, and the management systems of the organisation.
With a background in the health sector, Louise has extensive experience in coordinating small to large teams and implementing new initiatives. Her role at
GCA Container Concepts also includes sourcing new project opportunities, project documentation and reporting
Harriet Drummond
Accounts & Office Manager
Harriet’s comprehensive knowledge of accounting software and extensive experience in accounts management, ensure all financial operations at GCA Container Concepts run smoothly and efficiently.
Harriet manages the office administration, internal operations and invoicing, and ensures all projects can progress unhindered to the next stage.