why we do what we do

meet our team

Northern Edge is very much about collaboration between professionals and the clients we serve. We see good communication as a cornerstone to every successful project and work hard to make sure that we facilitate good design through a process that empowers the clients, trades and designers.

The team at Northern Edge Studio are passionate about good design which is environmentally sensitive, responsible, and provides a lasting value to the clients and society in general. You can read our workplace policies here.

Paul Cooksey

Architect

BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE
NORTHERN EDGE DIRECTOR

Paul studied architecture at UniSA, deciding against engineering after touring the cities of Europe post year 12. He has worked in Melbourne, NZ and the UK before coming back home to Adelaide, South Australia to set up Northern Edge Studio at the Glen Osmond offices.

With experience in heritage, commercial, high rise and public housing, it is in the small projects that his passion and knowledge really shines. Paul loves working with clients, builders, trades and suppliers to get the project just right. He has a passion for mid-century modernism and updating or repurposing existing buildings.

Paul enjoys a good book, cycling or a chat about his favourite football team, Manchester United. You can catch him on weekends still playing for Unley Rangers or escaping to the hills for a walk or a ride.

Nelize Van Wyk

Interior Designer

BACHELOR OF INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE

Nelize does the stuff.

Nelize graduated from the UniSA in 2019 with a Bachelor of Interior Architecture. With an interest in residential design and renovation, Nelize loves being able to breathe new life into existing homes.

She enjoys working collaboratively to bring a client’s idea to life and developing it to surpass the client’s expectations. She has a solid foundation of knowledge in designing a space that is both beautiful and functional.

In her time off, she enjoys socialising with friends and family, whether it’s a camping trip over a weekend or a nice dinner in in the city.

grace franco

interior designer

BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE/
HONOURS OF INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE

Grace completed her Bachelor of Architecture at UniSA in 2022, and is currently undertaking her Graduate Diploma in Interior Architecture.

Grace has a strong passion for aesthetic and practical design, particularly restoration projects.

She has loved joining the Northern Edge team and learning new skills in her early design career.

In her free time she is either in the Pilates studio, trying out new recipes or spending time with friends.

indianna

goodwill ambassAdor

GRADUATE OF PUPPY SCHOOL

Indi graduated puppy school in 2020 and is working toward a Diploma in Landscape Design

She loves everything and everyone. There is nothing she won't do. Or lick. Or eat. She has a passion for people and wants to get to know them and what makes them tick.. or what food they have.

She is not the most productive member of the studio, often seen snoozing at the window, but she motivates the team to be active by demanding regular trips to the park

Indi would love to meet you.
REALLY love to.