Jake Magnus

About

Architect and studio founder with over a decade of practice spanning graduate-level building delivery to founding two independent studios. Specialises in natural building systems, solar passive design, and tropical modernism, with a parallel practice in architectural web design for the design and hospitality sector.

Experience

• Founder & Principal Architect · Tierra Perma Creative Studio2019 – 2026

  — Led design and delivery of natural building projects in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, working with wattle and daub, earthen walls, and lime render finishes — Applied solar passive design principles and tropical modernism to residential and retreat-scale projects — Directed studio positioning, client acquisition, and project management across architecture and web design verticals — Maintained an active Instagram presence documenting built work and studio philosophy

• Graduate Architect · Red Door Architecture2010 – 2016

  — Contributed to architecture projects across design, documentation, and delivery phases — Developed technical detailing and construction coordination skills within a studio environment — Collaborated on projects from concept through to built outcome across residential and commercial scales

• Hostel Manager · Antigua, Guatemala2013 – 2018

  — Managed day-to-day operations of a hostel property in Antigua, overseeing staff, bookings, and guest experience — Handled budgeting, supplier relationships, and maintenance coordination in a bilingual environment

• Restaurant Manager · Stokehouse Brisbane2008 – 2013

  — Managed front-of-house operations at a high-profile Brisbane waterfront restaurant — Led service teams across busy dining periods, maintaining standards in hospitality and guest experience

Education

• Queensland University of TechnologyMaster of Architecture, Minor in Sustainability & Collaborative Digital Design
• Queensland University of TechnologyBachelor of Architectural Design

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