REFLECTIONS presenter

Jonathan Temple of DunnHillam Architecture & Urban Design will reflect on the practice’s long-standing collaboration with the community of Cobar. He will address the process of delivering a series of transformative civic projects throughout the town as well as broader town revitalisation initiatives.

JONATHAN TEMPLE
DunnHillam

Jonathan is a Senior Associate at DunnHillam, who has been with the practice since 2009 and has played a vital role in its development and growth. Jonathan has a background in the building and making of things: he is a Licensed Builder with 20 plus years building projects for some of Australia’s best known architectural practices, as well as making joinery and furniture.

Following Australia winning the Americas Cup in 1983, Jonathan spent 5 years working for renowned naval architect, Ben Lexcen, during which time he was production manager in the business.  This background in building and experience in the production of cutting edge racing yachts provides Jonathan with a unique skill set, he is a highly accomplished architect and has expertise in detailed design, documentation and construction.

Jonathan has held part-time teaching roles in Architecture in both design and construction, at Sydney University and the University of New South Wales, including 15 years teaching with Glenn Murcutt and Wendy Lewin in the Regional studio at UNSW. 

While Jonathan’s expertise in complex design and construction problem solving, innovative building construction and sustainable design means he has contributed to almost every project at DunnHillam and has played a key role in the delivery of projects such as the Australian Opal Centre, The Gunnery, Gunnedah Koala Sanctuary and Sydney Dance Company.

Away from the studio Jonathan is mostly to be found reading (voraciously) and sailing, very fast. 

EVENT INFO

REFLECTIONS: A Regional Architecture Association Journey

DATES 17-19 September 2026

LOCATION Cobar NSW on Ngiyampaa Wangaaypuwan Country. The Friday main seminar day will be at Cobar Youth & Community Centre, 1 Harcourt St, Cobar NSW.

CPD 6 formal points available on the Friday