/About us
Serving the best interests of clients and communities
Our expertise allows us to deliver structural, civil and flood planning projects of all sizes across Australia and New Zealand.
Where we came from
Established in Sydney in 1965 by engineers Stephen Mateffy, Les Perl and John Nagy (MPN), the founding partners met Frank Lowy (founder of Westfield) through the local Hungarian community.
Lowy had established Westfield in 1960 and the MPN team were eager to practice in the retail space. It wasn’t long before they became the preferred engineering firm for all Westfield work. MPN pioneered the design of pre-stressed concrete, a material that was ideal for the Westfield model.
Growth in the Queensland market led to the establishment of a Queensland office in 1982, where MPN completed a series of landmark projects – including the Brisbane Administration Centre, Brisbane Parliamentary Annex and Westfield Shopping Centres across the greater Brisbane area.
History timeline and major projects
The 24 level building includes offices and accommodation for the Members of Parliament. The building was one of the first post-tensioned structures constructed in Queensland.
1993-2006: Overcoming complexity in geo-technical conditions to deliver the twelve-story office and two levels of basement parking on the corner of Coronation Drive and Hale Street.
1993-2014: Delivery of the $450 million transformation adding over 30,000m2 of retail space, a new mall, fresh food area, new department store and supermarket tenancies, external restaurant spaces and significant works to the existing centre to align with the new works.
MPN is awarded Quay West, a high-rise residential building in Alice St Brisbane, opposite the Botanic Gardens. The building was completed in 2000.
1992-1996: One of MPN’s largest projects in the 1990’s. The design of this landmark North Queensland building was required to overcome basements and footings in soft marine clays below sea level, cyclonic wind loading and storm surges, and significant landscaping loads above the casino for the original rooftop rainforest conservatory.
1999-2014: Redevelopment of Chermside Shopping Centre resulting in it becoming Queensland’s largest centre. Stages 4 and 5 of the renovations involved the construction of approximately 100,000m2 of retail tenancies with basement and rooftop parking.
2002-2006: The retention of two heritage listed buildings and façade, 25-metre-deep basement excavation and the replacement of the heritage listed Wheat Creek brick lined storm water drain.
Delivery of the $800 million extension to the existing barracks with over 175 new buildings erected. This included vehicle shelters, muti-storey office buildings, storage warehouses, training facilities, live-in accommodation, multi-storey carparks, firing ranges and obstacle courses.
2007-2016: Using BIM facilitated the successful design and construction of renovations at Pacific Fair Shopping Centre. Resulting in 150,000m2 of new retail space, making Pacific Fair the largest shopping centre in Queensland at the time of completion.
2007-2023: Delivery of civil and structural services for Ecco Ripley providing 50,000 dwellings for over 120,000 people in one of Queensland’s most rapidly growing urban corridors.
2009-Ongoing: JBS, Australia’s largest beef processor, mandated a new head office due to their ongoing success. MPN employed their distinctive blend of practicality and creativity, crafting an open-plan workspace for 200+ employees, spacious adaptable meeting areas, and both indoor and outdoor dining zones.
2006-2010: $200 million redevelopment of the domestic terminal that comprised new drop off and check in facilities, a common area for all airlines and new airbridges. Designed to ensure that this busy airport remained operational at all times during construction.
MPN are collaborating with the Perron Group on the master planning of this $1 billion development which includes the revitalisation and expansion of the existing Cockburn Gateway Shopping Centre.
Design of an offramp facilitating additional lanes for vehicle queuing off the Bruce Highway along with a new set of signals for vehicle and pedestrian movement control. Included construction management services and authority liaison with TMR, Telstra, QLD Government for the relocation of multiple services.
Upgrade and widening of Foxwell Road between Coomera Exit 54 and Coomera train station. The existing two-lane road was widened to six lanes and two major intersections were added alongside an upgrade of the existing Foxwell Road.
A new shopping centre and master planned Town Centre precinct was created with MPN providing civil and structural services to take the project from concept to completion.
MPN worked on the design and construction of the Queensland State Netball Centre, home of the Queensland Firebirds. Creating seating for 5,000 spectators, eight indoor hard courts, changing facilities, gym and more.
Much needed accessibility upgrades at Boondall, Strathpine and Morayfield Rail stations were implemented by MPN.
Demonstrating their creative flair, MPN were responsible for the design of this premium lifestyle development consisting of 55 apartments including residential facilities.
Featuring 148 lots out of the total 272 in the master plan for stages 1-6. The site’s flood-prone nature spurred innovative designs, reshaping flooded zones for optimal development space and expansive landscapes.
2022-ongoing: The 16,300m2 town centre will feature Woolworths and ALDI supermarket tenancies, two mini-majors and 55 specialty stores for entertainment, dining and services, three non-retail tenancies, and nearly 700 parking spaces.
Design of a state-of-the-art office building in Robina Town Centre. The 7,000m2 A-grade building incorporates end of trip facilities, a ground floor café and office accommodation, and access the retail, hospitality, and transport hub.
2022-2025: Gables Town centre brings valuable amenities to the growing Western Sydney community, including a Woolworths supermarket, childcare centre, gym, and range of retail tenancies. The centre also features 2,000m2 of solar panels with low-carbon concrete incorporated across the development.
2023-2026: A state-of-the-art health and research-focused facility in the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct. Features eight levels over 12,000m2, three basement carparks, and a link bridge to the Gold Coast Private Hospital.
Where we are today
Since becoming an independent operation in Queensland in 2003, ARIS Engineers has grown beyond retail to take on the design and construction of commercial, education, industrial, defence, residential, health, aged care and civil infrastructure projects.
Our work has also expanded beyond the Brisbane region to projects across Queensland. Today, ARIS delivers engineering designs throughout Australia – still with the original philosophy of managing business growth with director oversight over all projects.
Community connections were vital to our early success, and it’s one of the reasons why building strong community ties remains a focus at ARIS.
Our values
Communicate openly
We welcome all ideas and opinions. If something can be done better, we want to hear about it.
Act consciously
We consider how our actions today impact our environment and communities tomorrow.
Have integrity
We’re committed to our clients and our team, always working with authenticity and honesty.
Think creatively
We believe the best results come from applying imagination to achieve unique solutions.
/ OUR TEAM
Working with you to deliver designs that challenge and inspire.
At ARIS, we’re led by visionary engineers who, with the support of a skilled and talented team, challenge what’s possible today while shaping the spaces of tomorrow.
Directors
In his 20 years as a structural engineer at ARIS, Rob Burns has designed and delivered some of the largest and most complex projects in ARIS's portfolio. These large-scale projects span the retail, commercial, health, residential and education sectors. Rob is...
With over 15 years’ experience as a Civil Engineer, Lachlan has been responsible for the growth and development of the Civil Engineering team at ARIS. His experience spans the retail, commercial, land development, industrial and food processing, civil infrastructure,...
Shaun has over 16 years’ experience in the civil engineering space. He’s been instrumental in building ARIS’s reputation as a leader in the design and delivery of land development, industrial and infrastructure projects. Shaun focuses on delivering functional, cost...
Associates and Managers
Jeff is a structural engineer with over 25 years’ experience in the design and construction of retail and commercial buildings. He’s undertaken structural engineering consultancy work at most major shopping precincts in southeast Queensland. Utilising his significant...
Jeremy is a structural engineer with over 9 years’ experience across the commercial, industrial and resources sectors. He applies the considerable experience gained in these industries to provide innovative solutions to all projects he undertakes within ARIS....
Paul takes great pride in ensuring engineering designs are presented with the highest level of clarity and precision. He has an inherent understanding of design and construction processes and works closely with ARIS’s design teams to deliver logical and practical...
With nearly two decades of experience, including 15 years specialising in 3D modelling, Ben excels as a dedicated BIM Manager at ARIS. Renowned for streamlining coordination and optimising BIM interoperability, Ben plays a central role in establishing, implementing...
Toby is a Civil Engineer with over 13 years’ experience working on projects of all scales –from private subdivisions to military base installations in regional Australia. His well-rounded knowledge in infrastructure design principles and construction methodology...
Jason takes great pride in producing clear, accurate, and high-quality civil documentation that supports successful project delivery. He combines his extensive industry experience with a strong command of current standards, technology, and drafting practices to...
Team members
Alex Johnston
Structural Engineer
Andrew Ric-Hansen
Structural Designer
Bart Windsor
Structural Engineer
Ben Tarrant
Civil Engineer
Brett Malherbe
IT Manager
Caleb Stephens
Structural Engineer
Chirag Kodgule
Civil Engineer
Cooper Navarro
Junior Structural Draftperson
Craig Hamilton
Senior Civil Designer
Daniel Craig
Structual Engineer
Dan Giancola
Senior Civil Designer
Daniel Lee
Civil Engineer
Fletcher Karger-Hall
Student Engineer
Hayley Page
Receptionist
Ishaq Awan
Structural Engineer
Jessica Zollner
Structural Engineer
Julian Rojas
Civil Designer
Kevin Cheng
Senior Civil Design Engineer
Marcela Alves
Civil Drafter
Michael Vagg
Senior Revit Modeller
Michael Gelaw
Civil Design Engineer
Ned Sadat
Senior Civil Engineer
Penelope Barimis
Revit Modeller
Rhys Brecknell
Senior Revit Modeller
Richard Pearce
Revit Modeller
Samuel Grayson
Structural Cadet
Sean Kelly
Structural Engineer
Roné Van Zyl
Civil Engineer
Join a progressive team who are pushing boundaries and making a difference.
/ TESTIMONIALS
What our clients say
MPN’s technical knowledge and attention to detail means we rarely have conversations around re-work. It gives us confidence that project delivery will be accurate and timely, resulting in lower project costs.
When we work with MPN we know they’re always looking out for our best interests. We trust them implicitly and can say with confidence they’re the best engineering consultants we’ve used
It’s widely known in the industry that MPN are highly experienced professionals. Above all else, they provide excellent service and engineering outcomes. I always have confidence that we’ll get a quality project delivery, regardless of any issues that might arise.
I find that, in bigger firms, your project can get lost. This is not the case at MPN. Our work is important to their team and any issues we experience are given priority. The attention they give to our projects shows in the results they produce.
