City architect leaves eye-catching legacy
THE community knows best the people who influence and shape their lives.
And that has become clear with The Chronicle’s inaugural Power 100 series released in full at the weekend.
The comprehensive, yet subjective, list called for nominations of the men and women - and families - who have influenced your lives and earned your respect and recognition. So here are some more. This week, The Chronicle will profile the powerful people as nominated by you, so keep the nominations coming to news@thechronicle.com.au this week, with why they should be on the list.
WADE EISER
ONE man who has played a critical role in transforming the face of Toowoomba architecture is Wade Eiser.
The Aspect Architects director and architect has a highly respected eye for concept and design, and his work in the Garden City has helped morph it into a thriving cultural centre for which it has become known.
Mr Eiser, an award-winning architect with state accolades against its his name, worked with Aspect Architects project manager Graham Secombe to create Walton Stores - the cornerstone of the city’s laneway dining scene.
He is regarded for linking architecture to a master-planned landscape, and is known for his passion for designing places that create memories.
After starting in the architectural industry in Toowoomba in 1999, he worked in Brisbane from 2002 where he built strong connections with various developers and worked on several key master-planned communities.
Mr Eiser had won a number of Royal Australian Institute of Architects industry awards and, on returning to Toowoomba in 2006, took on his role at Aspect Architects which he has helped transform into an award-winning practice.
WAYNE AND TRACY PETERS
WAYNE and Tracy Peters are a Toowoomba power couple who generously give time and money to the community without asking for anything in return.
Born and bred in the Garden City, the Peters have been involved in the community for decades and donated more than $600,000 to local charities in the past four years alone.
Mr Peters, the Joyce Mayne electrical proprietor, is a staunch “buy local” supporter and an equal opportunity employer with three people with special needs getting work experience with his team of 60 staff.
He has been named the Australian proprietor of the year and is a St Mary’s Old Boy.
Don’t miss the next instalment of The Chronicle’s Power 100 as voted by you online at thechronicle.com.au.