Stephen believes that all great design is initiated by building trust between architect and client, distilling what’s needed rather than simply fulfilling a wish-list. Stephen is driven by presenting an idea in a clear and concise manner - free of architectural jargon and getting to the essence of a design, and he enjoys collaborating with his team, seeing them develop and take ideas forward. Having a vision and exploring all the parts it encompasses drives Stephen’s projects, whether a small project or master planning and designing entire city blocks. Irrespective of whether the task is designing an elegant high-rise or working with specialists and consultants at the micro scale, there’s always strategic problem-solving at work.

For Stephen it’s not just about creating fine architecture but, as importantly, focusing on the interstitial spaces between buildings and places used by the broader community that create a sense of place. Stephen, who joined TURNER in 2010, enjoys the varying scale of projects and the values the practice espouses – courage, finding the right solution, and a love for the built and natural environment.