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 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
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.
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