About Us - e + mc2

Sylvio Eckermann

Co-founder / Director

Big E started off life a much smaller e, but an E nonetheless. Expressive, efficient, entertaining and distinctly European he set about gaining an education, obtaining a Diploma of Engineering and Architecture and then a Masters of Architecture and Arts.

After gaining some practical experience in Germany he added another ‘e’ to his CV and emigrated to Australia for some sand and sun. Applying his European design sensibilities to his new environment Big E has earned a reputation for designing beautiful flowing spaces with unexpected and innovative design details; a hidden outdoor shower here, what appears to be a floating house over there.

The result has been a following of delighted homeowners, thrilled with the exquisite attention to detail in their new home, and strong rapports with the builders involved, equally thrilled with the comprehensive design and drawing process Big E adheres to.

Fluent in: English, German

Chris Loutas

Senior Architectural Draftsperson

Initially an Engineering graduate from RMIT University, Chris continued his studies pursuing an underlying passion for architecture through a Building Design diploma and ultimately completed his technical studies in Denmark.

Chris has been active in the industry since 2008 and has gained extensive experience working for both Architects and Engineers on a variety of projects from apartment buildings to industrial.

With a speciality in residential, he brings practicality, detailed design, and precise documentation to e+mc2.

Fluent in: English, Greek

Yimin Tan

Architectural Graduate (M.Arch)

Since her pre-teen years, Yimin had a desire to pursue a career in architecture, and pursue it she has!

With a passion for spaces that bring clients comfort and joy, Yimin continues to learn and develop her knowledge in the field of architecture. Yimin has post-graduate qualifications in a Masters of Architecture. Besides her bright personality, she also has a keen eye for detail and is always up to date with design trends.

When she isn’t working, she enjoys going for a hike and exploring whatever mother nature has to offer or simply unwinding with a movie marathon.

Fluent in: English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Malay

Rafael Leite

Architectural Graduate

Starting his career in architecture in 2014, Rafael has been working through residential, commercial and health projects over the years before migrating to Australia. Passionate about tiny houses and more efficient spaces, he focused his career in residential after all.

Functional and efficient combined with a touch of minimalist and modern design style is what he desires. Rafael finished his studies in Brazil and brought his experience to Melbourne where he joined e+mc2 early 2022.

On the weekends he can be found enjoying and exploring Melbourne with his family or having a beer with some friends.

Fluent in: English, Portuguese

Marisa Feitosa

Architectural Graduate (B.Arch)

With proven experience in architecture and the wisdom of a worldly traveller, Marisa brings together the rarest traits of modern interior design: limitless inspiration and artistic confidence. Marisa studied in Brazil, Portugal and Amsterdam and brings to e+mc2 a unique mix of cultural influences, making her an invaluable part of e+mc2’s well-rounded design team.

Marisa has moved with her family to Germany in 2019 and rejoined e+mc2 in April 2022 as our first overseas team member and we aim to expend our German branch further.

Marisa is endlessly eager, enthusiastic, and takes pride in ensuring clients have their wildest dreams realised. When not designing, she likes exploring the world’s secret spots, enjoying live music, and dancing.

Fluent in: English, Portuguese