John Choi, Tai Ropiha and Steven Fighera met in the late 1990s, when they worked as young architects at Hassell. Having studied at different architecture schools (John at the University of Sydney, Tai at the University of Adelaide and Steve at the University of South Australia) and each with different cultural backgrounds, they had a distinct skill set and diverse interests – from the visionary ideas of Buckminster Fuller to the exquisite craftsmanship of Carlo Scarpa. These experiences shaped the trio’s early careers and today, their varied yet complementary skills guide their pursuit of architecture and its contribution to the private and public life of the city.
At Hassell, John, Tai and Steve were part of a multidisciplinary team working on a
