Jonathan Ravera Chion
Born to an Italian father and a Seychelloise mother in a tiny village near Turin, I spent my first 12 years at school and playing in my parent’s Chinese restaurant. Constantly with our clients I developed a natural understanding of needs and courtesy towards them.
In 2003 I successfully concluded my studies at the “Istituto Superiore per Geometri G. Cena” in Ivrea as a Surveyor. Before going on to University I spent 6 months working in London, in order to improve my Language and get acquainted with the anglo-saxon culture.
2004 I enrolled to the Politecnico Institute of Turin address Architecture
2005 First work experience in the prestigious Studio Rolla in Turin http://www.studiorolla.it to better understand project design in a high level architectural studio.
During this period I met and interacted with several architects, but there was one in particular who possessed the art of architecture in his hands Massimo Raschiatore
http://www.massimoraschiatore.it
Background
As soon as the work experience concluded I began work at MRA Studio for Massimo Raschiatore (part time) and at the same time working on my Master Degree in Architectural Design at the Turin Polytechnic . The combination of work and study permitted me to sink into the project designing world applying my findings to a small renovation project of my own property in Torino, creating a Mini-loft suited for a young professional. Presently being leased.
I concluded my studies in March 2011 designing a Multifunctional Interactive Culinary space.The building by day was a Taste University transforming into a restaurant Shop by Night. Situated in Saint-Germain-Des-Pres Paris. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9W0fNmKnjo
In November 2012 I moved to Melbourne and since then I've been working for different firms such as:
JMA Architects:
High end residential Projects
Turcoandassociates
Small Multires and commercial
Hachem Australia
High end Night clubs
During my Australian 3 years I improved my skills with the Australian drafting standards and codes.I worked on a number of different projects, single and double fronted terrace houses, villas, multi residential, commercial venues, nightclub and restaurants.
Finally in 2015 I started my own company
JRKdesign
Since 2015 years we already had the chance to design interesting buildings of different nature,
Successfully collaborated with Seychelles Planning Authority to build a social housing expansion plan for Roche Cayman inhabitants.
Designed the Denis Island Museum sponsored by Green Island Foundation
Designed a 13 bed Boutique Hotel in Glacis, Mahe
Designed Interiors for different commercial activities:
Dream yacht Charter, Eden Island
Mammamia Import, Providance
La Dolce Vita, restaurant, and many others