Our Profile
Liquid Blu was founded in 2001 by creative director Yuri Dillon, driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and a love for the craft of architecture. In 2026, our practice celebrates twenty-five years of good design.
We take pride in delivering design that is as beautiful as it is functional.
Our clients and collaborators
We work with council, government and private organisations including:
- Barkly Regional Council
- Bayside Council
- BlueFit
- Brisbane City Council
- Central Highlands Regional Council
- Charters Towers Regional Council
- City of Darwin
- City of Gold Coast
- City of Moreton Bay
- City of Palmerston
- City Venue Management
- Clarence Valley Council
- Darwin Waterfront Corporation
- Fraser Coast Regional Council
- Gympie Regional Council
- Ipswich City Council
- Lane Cove Council
- Livingstone Shire Council
- Lockyer Valley Regional Council
- Mackay Regional Council
- Noosa Regional Council
- Redland City Council
- Richmond Valley Council
- Rockhampton Regional Council
- Southbank Corporation
- Stadiums Queensland
- Sunshine Coast Council
- Townsville City Council
- Warringah Council
- Western Downs Regional Council
- Whitsundays Regional Council
We have worked with architecture and design practices including:
- ARM
- COX
- Place Design Group
- Architectus
- Hayball
- Urbis
We have affiliations with:
- Swimming Australia
- Royal Lifesaving Society
- Australian Leisure Facilities Association (QAIA)
- International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS)
- Surf Park Central
We are proud sponsors of Aquatics & Recreation Queensland (ARQ) – the peak industry body for aquatics and recreation in Queensland.
Our Team
We’ve built a wealth of specialist expertise in designing aquatic facilities, water-based activities and leisure precincts. Whilst architectural awards attest to the quality of our work, at the core of Liquid Blu is a humble commitment to enriching life through design and doing the best for people and planet.
The Liquid Blu team has delivered complex projects of up to $100M in construction value. The size of our practice allows us to remain agile, scaling up as necessary to take on larger projects whilst still offering a highly personal service.
Our Brisbane studio is a relaxed and positive place. We support each other and appreciate the skills and perspectives that each team member brings to the complex business of making architecture.
ISO Certification
Liquid Blu are fully accredited for the following certifications:
Yuri Dillon
Founder / Creative Director
Yuri Dillon is an award-winning architect, aquatic specialist, and Creative Director of Liquid Blu with over 25 years’ experience delivering major aquatic, sport, recreation, and community infrastructure projects across Australia. He combines strategic planning, innovative design, and operational expertise to create sustainable, high-performing, and community-focused destinations.
Jason Bird
Associate Director
Jason Bird is a foundational member of Liquid Blu, with over 17 years’ experience delivering complex aquatic, sport and community infrastructure across Australia. He is deeply embedded in the practice’s design and delivery capability, consistently playing a pivotal role in the successful realisation of its most significant projects.
Warwick Freeman
Practice Manager
Warwick works closely with Yuri on client and project management, tendering, and early phases of design. He is a hands-on problem solver who ensures that the team is on track across every stage of delivery. Collaborative by nature, he keeps Liquid Blu running smoothly and efficiently.
Natalie Greyling
Senior Associate
Natalie is an architect with over 10 years of experience focused on community and sport and recreation projects. She has excellent documentation, communication and leadership skills. With her strong attention to detail, she ensures that projects are delivered on time and to the highest standards.
Jared Kennedy
Senior Associate
Jared Kennedy is a Senior Associate and valued member of the Liquid Blu team for over 13 years. Specialising in aquatic and water play environments, he combines advanced BIM, parametric modelling, and visualisation expertise with a collaborative approach, translating client and stakeholder requirements into practical, efficient, and user-focused design solutions.
Daniel Hahne
Senior Architect
Daniel Hahne is an experienced Project Architect with a strong focus on aquatic, sport and recreation facilities. Since joining the team in 2013, he has led the delivery of complex projects, bringing expertise in project briefing, design development, consultant coordination, and contract administration.
Dimantha D Weliange
Design Architect
Dimantha Weliange is a Design Architect who has been with Liquid Blu since 2008. With significant experience in large-scale sports parks, stadia, and aquatic facilities across Australia and internationally, he is recognised for his inventive design approach, creating engaging, sustainable, and visually compelling environments that enrich communities and enhance user experiences.
Michal Kornacki
Senior Technician
Michael is a skilled architectural professional with experience across civic, sport, recreation, and community infrastructure projects. Combining strong technical capability with a collaborative approach, he contributes throughout documentation and construction phases, delivering coordinated, and practical outcomes that support successful project delivery.