Team





Architectural Design by Marchese + Partners

Marchese + Partners are fully committed to raising the standard of design in the Seniors Living and Aged Care market.

By bringing our design skill and know how from the competitive residential apartment marketplace into the seniors market, Marchese + Partners has been instrumental in raising the standard of the sector through benchmark developments.

This commitment continues today through extensive research into the market through our annual study tour of seniors facilities in the United States and annual sponsorship of the RVA (Retirement Village Association) and other industry groups. Through this commitment Marchese + Partners is now positioned as one of the leading designers of Seniors Living and Aged Care Developments in Australia.





Thirty Years Experience by Village Care


Loretta Byers
Managing Director

Loretta has over 30 years experience in the aged care and retirement sector. Her roles have varied from Director of Nursing in aged care to managing over 50 villages with 6000 residents.

She is a past President of the Retirement Villages Association (RVA) and often provides consultative assistance to the regulatory authorities such as Federal and State Governments, ATO and RVA. Her specialisation in Retirement Village Management through her genuine concern in understanding the needs of residents has earned her firm an enviable reputation throughout the industry.



Terry Mackin
Village Manager

Terry comes to Watermark with the highest credentials having managed retirement complexes for over 20 years and was the recipient of the prestigious Retirement Village Australia (RVA) award 'Manager of the Year' in 2005. Terry’s entire career has been in the hospitality industry having owned hotels & motels prior to entering retirement resort management on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Terry will strive to make many activities available to Watermark residents. Some of these will include the Literary Club Dinner which will be held quarterly, monthly Cooking Classes, the Watermark Bridge Club and of course promotion of Watermark’s Social Club.




Gardens by Somewhere Landscape Architects

Somewhere Landscape Architects
www.somewhere.net.au

Somewhere Landscape Architects are based near Young in rural New South Wales and have a deep understanding of Australian gardens. An enthusiastic team of designers that have worked on many projects from large scale commercial properties to high end residential gardens across Australia.

Somewhere Landscape Architects create landscapes that are dynamic, evolving and regenerating. Every project is treated with respect to the interaction between people and the natural environment.

Directors

Tony Olding Director

Building and construction management are assured with over 20 years experience. Tony is highly qualified and a proud member of the Australian Institute of Building with a complete knowledge of the retirement industry. A commitment to innovative building and construction techniques ensure that Watermark Castle Cove will set a new standard of quality for Seniors Living on the lower North Shore.

Enzo Marchione Director

Has successfully carried out high end residential developments for over 15 years. In 2003 a joint development with Tony Olding won the award from the Royal Australian Institute Of Architects for Multiple Housing. His passion and expertise in the retirement industry reflect his vision for setting new benchmarks in Seniors Housing.

Dr Christopher Watt Director

Brings a wealth of local knowledge to the project. As the key principal at Sailors Bay Dentistry in Northbridge he has over 25 years experience in the healthcare industry. Christopher understands the local community and has been a local resident for over 20 years. A driving force for the project, Christopher has a long-standing vision to create a premier seniors lifestyle development for the area.