Cella Team

Valued
Partnerships

Progressive
Design

Purpose
Driven

The CELLA Brand Story

Journey

Team

Founded in 2013, CELLA emerged from the collaboration between award-winning Architects BayleyWard and seasoned design manager Bowen Waters. Together, we combine visionary thinking and industry expertise to deliver innovative, precision-driven design solutions across diverse sectors.

What began as a small, dynamic team has now evolved into a nationally recognised practice, with over 40 professionals working across Australia. Our projects—spanning industrial, commercial, and retail sectors—set new benchmarks in design excellence, functionality, and the seamless integration of cutting-edge technology.

At CELLA, our interdisciplinary team brings together expertise in master planning, design development, and project management. We focus on creating efficient, sustainable, and impactful design solutions that exceed client expectations. Strong partnerships are at the heart of our approach, ensuring every project is delivered with precision and care.

Valued
Partnerships

Progressive
Design

Purposeful Architecture

The Cella Brand Story

Founded in 2013, CELLA Architects emerged from the collaboration between award-winning BayleyWard and seasoned design manager Bowen Waters. Together, we combine visionary thinking and industry expertise to deliver innovative, precision-driven architectural solutions across diverse sectors.

Journey

What began as a small, dynamic team has now evolved into a nationally recognised practice, with over 40 professionals working across Australia. Our projects—spanning industrial, commercial, and retail sectors—set new benchmarks in design excellence, functionality, and the seamless integration of cutting-edge technology.

Team

At CELLA, our interdisciplinary team brings together expertise in master planning, design development, and project management. We focus on creating efficient, sustainable, and impactful architectural solutions that exceed client expectations. Strong partnerships are at the heart of our approach, ensuring every project is delivered with precision and care.
Cella Principal Bowen
Bowen Waters

Principal – Industrial – National

With over a decade in design management, Bowen oversees projects worth over $500 million, including the award-nominated Victoria Inghams Distribution Centre.

Cella Director Kieran
Kieran Gleeson

Director

With nearly two decades of experience, Kieran integrates design excellence with market demands, directing projects like the Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation in Melbourne.

Cella Director Nick
Nick Readett-Bayley

Director

A Bartlett School of Architecture graduate, Nick founded Bayley Ward in 2013. He has delivered notable projects like Green Square and Flinders Gate, earning widespread recognition.

Cella Director Richard
Richard Newling Ward

Director

A wealth of experience from London and a focus on commercial and luxury design. Richard Newling Ward leadership has earned nominations for Emerging Design Star by Belle Magazine and various awards from the Design Institute of Australia and Dulux.