As the lead for the Adelaide studio, Evan Hayes is responsible for ensuring the team is well-supported and has everything they need to succeed. His role extends beyond studio leadership, as he also contributes to national committees on design, marketing, and management, while maintaining strong client relationships. Evan’s project responsibilities include acting as a project director and contributing to all phases of design across a variety of projects.

Known for his resilience, inquisitive nature, and focus on improvement, Evan brings a detail-oriented approach to both architecture and management. He’s driven by the challenges of the profession and always seeks to produce the best possible solution within the constraints of program, budget, context and condition.

Evan is particularly passionate about how architecture can address not only environmental and physical issues, but also social concerns. He firmly believes that architecture should be accessible to all, not just reserved for high-end residential or civic projects.

Inspired by his early interest in making things, Evan’s approach to design has evolved into a belief that meaningful architecture provides tangible benefits that extend beyond aesthetic considerations. His work is inspired by clients who are fully invested in the projects and have trust the process.