Our Team
Virginia Barlow
Virginia established VBA in 2018 to supply clients with a responsive, personalised and competitive design service enabling them to efficiently fulfil their building ambitions.
Virginia has been active in architectural roles in the construction and design industry in New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom for a number of years after graduating with my Bachelor of Environmental Design from the University of Tasmania and Masters of Architecture (professional) from Victoria University, Wellington.
Virginia strives to provide her clients with functional buildings that incorporate the style and features specific to them. Designing in sympathy with the environment and climatic conditions of each specific site is vital throughout the design as is the choice of materials, finishes and colour.
Born in Southland Virginia has enduring family and professional ties across the southern and Otago region. She currently manages her time commuting between Oamaru and Wanaka.
In her spare time Virginia enjoys getting into the outdoors especially hiking or skiing on the Southern Alps. She loves all creative avenues especially painting and cooking delicious meals for family and friends.
Lesley Taylor
Lesley joined VBA Limited in November 2022. She has come from a background of business administration and has been working in the interior design business for a number of years so has a great knowledge of building and renovating homes.
Her role at VBA is to support both Logan and Virginia in all administration areas and to keep the office running smoothly. She has always enjoyed working with clients and understands how important it is to have great customer relationships.
Lesley lives here in Oamaru with her husband and children, she loves gardening and has recently bought a bike to which she hope to discover some of New Zealands great cycleways.
Logan Johnston
Originally from Oamaru, Logan studied at Otago Polytechnic’s School of Architecture graduating with a Diploma in Architectural Technology.
Logan began his career at Warren and Mahoney Architects, based in Christchurch, where he was a member of rebuild projects including Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre and Te Rauhītanga Building - Landcare Research.
Logan has been with the practice since March 2021. As an Architectural Technician he has coordinated, precise and well detailed documentation across a range of residential and commercial projects.
Having Built enduring relationships across his career he understands the strength of teamwork and is committed to fostering successful collaborations between the project team and clients.
A keen outdoorsman, Logan enjoys biking the district’s various cycle trails around Waitaki and plays inthe local Cricket grade for Union Cricket Club.
