Nicole is the newest member of the Studio Mango team, and brings to the office skills in design, documentation and contract administration. She has single handedly designed and managed projects over $1m and worked in collaboration with other architects on projects with values over $5m.

Nicole began her professional career working as a student in Brisbane, before moving to Cairns to follow her interest in tropical design. She then moved to Newcastle to finish her university studies, where she received a scholarship. She was also the recipient of the Dean's medal in her final year, while working part time as a research assistant for the Head of Department.

After completing her degree in Architecture in 2004, Nicole returned to Cairns to work for a local architectural firm, where she had extensive remote architecture experience. She worked in design and documentation of housing, women's shelters, childcare centres and art centres in communities from Yarrabah, Doomadgee, Aurukun, Pompurraaw and Bamaga, among others.

She has extensive experience in consultation processes with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and has worked effectively with a range of client bases.

Since graduating and working in the industry over a number of years, Nicole has completed the exams set by the professional accreditation body and is now a registered architect. She is also a member of the Australian Institute of Architects and Far North Queensland Regional Secretary, and a Greenstar Accredited Professional.