Christian Wetjen

Director + Architect

Christian Wetjen

Director + Architect

Diplom-Ingenieur, Faculty of Arch. University of Hanover, Germany,

Trained Green Star Accredited Professional – GBCA

Registered Architect WA No. 3345

Christian leads weco’s processes and systems to meet project design objectives. With diverse experience in leadership across multiple sectors, client’s enjoy Christian’s continual strive for creativity and innovation while value engineering and keeping efficiency throughout the process.

Christian’s strong interest in Environmentally Sustainable Design has been highly recognised and awarded. With his own house regularly featured for sustainability innovation, he has also led the creation of 2 of the most advanced ESD Civic projects in Western Australia.

His project involvement includes Master Planning and early concept design stages through to project delivery. He has extensive construction and detailing knowledge and has the ability to navigate complex design and delivery .

His creative approach to the architectural process is evidenced by his work on the Mary Davies Library and Community Centre, Baldivis District Sports Complex, Cockburn Wetlands and Karla Katitjin Bushfire Centre of Excellence.

Recent projects:

  • Newman Youth and Community Hub (in association with Gresley Abas)
  • Lotteries House Redevelopment, Rockingham
  • Old Youngs Cathedral of Gin (in association with Cumulus Studio)
  • Kingsway Christian College Master Plan 2025- 2040
  • Briggs Park Master Plan
  • Narambeen Sports Centre Master Plan
  • Baldivis Reserve Master Plan
  • Netball Amenities Keirnan Park

Selected past projects as Project Leader/Associate while at SITE Architecture Studio

  • Karla Katitjin Bushfire Centre of Excellence
  • Baldivis District Sports Complex
  • Mary Davies Library and Community Hub
  • Cockburn Wetlands
  • Dalyellup Multi-purpose Centre
  • Langford Indoor Netball Centre
  • Dalwallinu Recreation and Events Centre
  • Curtin University Project Definition Plan, Tim Winton and Elizabeth Jolly Theatre Precinct

Selected past projects as Project Architect while at COX Architecture

  • The Grove Library, WA Cottesloe, Peppermint Grove and Mosman Park Library and Community Learning Centre and Peppermint Grove Shire Offices
  • Lexus Perth Showroom and Workshop