Welcome

Welcome to ELIA Architecture.

Large or small, residential or commercial, our team strives for excellence.

History

Established in 1998, ELIA Architecture (formerly Ehrlich Layton International Architecture) has offices in Toowoomba, Brisbane and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The practice, which builds on Lester Ehrlich and Steve Layton's many years of extensive experience in regional Queensland and S E Asia, has been providing clients with architecture that is meaningful, responsive and innovative.

ELIA Architecture is committed to providing excellence in architectural design whilst maintaining a high degree of 'Marketability' and 'Buildability'.

Our design philosophy is to merge efficiencies of contemporary architectural science with the values of the cultural identity... "The Cultural Machine".

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The Team

Lester Ehrlich /Architect/Managing Director

Lester is an accomplished architectural practitioner in all areas of project delivery from pre-design right through to project completion.

Chris Gay /Architect/Director

Chris is a senior architect with extensive experience in a wide range of building types, including health care, education, housing, institutional buildings, commercial, leisure & tourism.

Steve Layton / Architect / Director

Steve has spent several years establishing a major Architectural practice in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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Awards

Royal Australian Institute of Architects Awards 1996 Regional Award - Peters' Residence

Royal Australian Institute of Architect's Awards 1998 Regional Award - Highfields Cultural Centre

Royal Australian Institute of Architects Awards 2000 Regional Award - Warehouse Restaurant & Cafe

Royal Australian Institute of Architects Awards 2001 Regional Award - Highfields Tavern

Royal Australian Institute of Architects Awards 2004 Regional Award - Namoi Cotton Office Development

Royal Australian Institute of Architects Awards 2008 Regional Award - McNab Constructions Office Development

Royal Australian Institute of Architects Awards 2009 Regional Award - Len Patti Mitsubishi Showroom

Projects

Peterson Corporation Pty Ltd