WMK is excited to announce that it has joined forces with Meli Studio, a highly respected boutique interior design firm led by Julie Ockerby. The merger, which will take effect from 1st September 2025, unites decades of joint expertise in boutique hospitality, luxury residential, retirement living & aged care to offer clients an integrated design experience across architecture, strategic master planning, interiors, FF&E, and procurement.
Julie Ockerby a former registered nurse and boutique hotel leader brings deep knowledge of the aged care sector and human-centric design. Her expertise will further strengthen WMK’s market offering across these diverse sectors.
Julie’s leadership and vision for design have had a transformative impact on the sectors she’s worked in” said Greg Barnett, Managing Director
“Her human centred approach to design makes her an ideal fit for WMK. Together, we will continue to push the boundaries of design, transforming spaces to meet the evolving needs of our clients and the sectors they serve.”
Under the WMK brand, the Meli Studio team will join WMK’s existing staff, expanding the company’s ability to deliver comprehensive, end-to-end design solutions to a broader client base. This merger also reinforces WMK’s ongoing commitment to design excellence creating spaces that enhance lives and deliver long-term client satisfaction through thoughtful, innovative design.
Photography by Mark Bond
