Drawing Initiatives
Helen is a Partner with CHI Building Design specialising in interior design and fit-out to existing and proposed commercial and residential projects.
Helen qualified previously as an Architectural Draftsperson and worked professionally in this discipline as well as Interior Design. Her exposure to wide ranging cultures has expanded her horizons.
The combination of her experience and skills resulted in her being awarded the prize as the top student in the Diploma of Building, Design and Drafting through Victoria University in 2002.
Helen’s earlier degree focused on management and communication skills. She is a strong communicator and has demonstrated creativity and artistic ability in both her architectural work and complementary jewellery design and making.
Recently, Helen has completed projects for residential clients in Collingwood; Beaumaris; Northcote; and Brunswick; and commercial Interior fit-out projects for the Church of Christ, Wallan; Harvest Bible College, Scoresby; Stirling Theological College, Mulgrave; The Assyrian Church of Christ, Craigieburn; and wholesale business & residence Armadale.
Partner, CHI Building Design
Director, Drawing Initiatives
Registered Building Practitioner
Member Building Designers Association of Victoria (BDAV)
2012 – Present: CHI Building Design
2004 – 2012: Independent Architectural Drafting business
1996 – 2004: Helen Geddes Jewellery
Previously: Interior Designer, Kevin Curtin Architects, Sydney
Interior Designer, Hoemar and Rekan Architects and Engineers, Jakarta, Indonesia
Commonwealth Department of Works, Australia Square, Sydney
Contact
Email: helen@drawinginitiatives.com
Mobile: +61 417 494 496
CHI Building Design Studio

