Paul Jones

Paul Jones is the Regional Director at OMA (Office for Metropolitan Architecture), where he leads the firm's first office in Australia, established in Queensland. He joined OMA in Hong Kong in 2013 and relocated to Australia in 2016 to oversee the development of OMA's portfolio there. His leadership has been instrumental in several significant projects, including the WA Museum Boola Bardip, which he co-led with Hassell, showcasing a blend of historical and contemporary architecture that reflects Western Australia's cultural diversity.12

In addition to his role at OMA, Jones is actively involved in academia as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Queensland and serves on design review panels for the states of Queensland and Western Australia. Before joining OMA, he was a director at Donovan Hill, further establishing his expertise in architectural practice.1 Recently, he was awarded a Fellowship from the Australian Institute of Architects, highlighting his contributions to the field.2