MEET THE PEOPLE

Jessica Hersch

Director | Architect | Interior Design | Styling

Registered Architect Qld No. 4982

Bringing over two decades of architectural experience Jessica infuses authenticity, warmth, and a creative spirit into each project and interaction. She firmly believes that the construction process goes beyond creating a mere building, it's about crafting spaces where people can truly connect.

With a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Cape Town (2002), Jessica moved to Brisbane in 2005 where she has led residential, commercial and hospitality projects including award winning projects for BSPN Architecture. Jessica leads the Liife Architecture team and is deeply involved in every project from inception to completion, drawing on the right team members expertise at critical points,

Favourite Quote’

“Happiness comes from WHAT we do. Fulfillment comes from WHY we do it.”

Simon Sinek

THE DESIGN CIRCLE

Innovatively departing from the conventional employee model, our trusted collaboration network offers flexibility and a wealth of diverse expertise. This environment cultivates creativity, empowering Liife to swiftly adapt to varying project demands, resulting in high-quality architecture delivered cost-effectively. Our client-centric approach prioritizes YOU, guaranteeing that each distinctive project receives the dedicated attention and expertise it truly deserves.

Alisa Newey

INTERIOR DESIGNER
ALISA NEWEY ARTIST
LIIFE ARCHITECTURE
Alisa has a wealth of interior design experience in the commercial and hospitality arenas spanning both design and strategy - with a passion for finding genuinely sustainable solutions.
Favourite Quote
“ Greatness happens when the person with the wild imagination collaborates with the person who knows how to get things done.”
Simon Sinek
Alison Ross

INTERIOR DESIGNER
BOYNTON ROSSI
Award winning designer of 20 years commercial experience, Alison has worked across a variety of sectors, specialising in Workplace and Hospitality fit out.
Favourite Quote
"Acton is the antidote to despair"
Joan Baez
Anika Spencer

ARCHITECT
ANIKA SPENCER ARCHITECT
Anika, a registered architect with a wealth of expertise in project management and contract administration.
With over two decades of experience, she embodies a harmonious fusion of intellect and empathy. Anika adeptly champions the clients' interests while ensuring equity in all endeavors.
She also has a Seinfeld reference for any occassion.
Clare Foreman

BUSINESS SUPPORT
FOREMAN INC
Clare is an experienced EA and Business Support Administrator. She has a passion for organisation and helping others find balance to their day. Clare finds joy in completing those tasks that sit on your to-do list but seem to never get done.
Clare's goal is to give others time back in their day to spend doing the things that fill their cup. She loves to laugh and can recite every line from the movie Home Alone.
Favourite Quote
"You don't luck into integrity. You work at it"
Betty White
Melanie White

BUILDING DESIGNER
SOL AND SAGE BUILDING DESIGN
Mel is a registered building designer who is skilled in the residential and hospitality sector and has a depth of construction knowledge beyond her years.
Favourite Quote
"Life is not about maximising everything, it's about giving something back - like light, space, form, serenity, joy. You have to give something back"
Glen Murcutt
Chriso Rosher

GRAPHIC DESIGNER
FREELANCER
Chriso knows her way round the adobe suite, and can take the most complex idea and make it easy to understand and beautiful all at once. With diverse skills she is able to pivot from way-finding, to branding and has the most infectious laugh around.
Favourite Quote
"A designer knows (s)he has achieved perfection not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away"
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Daniel Rowell

ARCHITECT
FREELANCER
Dan loves documentation and is a gun. What Dan can do in a day most of us mere mortals achieve in a week.
Mirian Allende

MARKETING MANAGER
THE VA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
Mirian is a social media manager and virtual assistant at TheVa Business Solutions.
Mirian is passionate about digital marketing and helping businesses grow online. As a mother of two and a proud dog owner, she has mastered juggling work and family life. Mirian enjoys creating social media strategies that genuinely connect with audiences and helping businesses thrive in the digital world through social media.
Favourite Quote
"Success is about finding balance—between work and family, passion and purpose. When you love what you do and who you do it for, every moment counts."