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Emily Gilfillan
Emily is a Principal Architect with over 25 years of experience, driven by her passion and commitment to thoughtful, intentional architecture. As the leader of the GroupGSA team in Melbourne, she champions the health and wellbeing of end-users by fostering a design approach that ensures spaces are welcoming, accessible, and culturally sensitive.
Throughout her extensive career in multidisciplinary design practices, Emily has played a pivotal role in all facets of architecture, masterplanning, and interior design. Her executive-level contributions have been instrumental in delivering a diverse range of projects across multiple sectors, including multi-residential apartments, workplace and commercial, purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA), aged care and retirement living, social housing, and health and education.
Beyond her design expertise, Emily is a dedicated problem-solver who applies human centered, research-driven principles to her work, always incorporating the latest trends and data. Whether she is involved in masterplanning, urban design, or the intricate details of interior architecture, Emily has a remarkable ability to understand and interpret project requirements, transforming them into comprehensive briefs and design solutions that consistently exceed client expectations.
For Emily, architecture is about crafting vibrant and engaging environments that enrich and elevate people’s lives, with a steadfast commitment to wellness at every stage of the process.