Meet The Team
Aquatic design experts, engineers and makers—bringing sculptural water experiences to life for communities across Australia and beyond.
Experts in aquatic design, engineering and fabrication
At Atlantis Liquid Dynamics, we design and deliver interactive waterplay and feature elements that enhance the built environment and invite meaningful public use. We carefully balance aesthetics, performance and durability to deliver water elements that look great, function flawlessly and stand the test of time.
Our team draws on decades of experience across aquatic design, hydraulic engineering and fabrication. From early design advice to documentation, fabrication and commissioning, we manage the full process—ensuring quality, clarity and confidence at every step.
Stu Lierich
National manager
Respected across Australia’s public space industry, Stu has helped shape play and recreation projects nationwide. He brings a deep understanding of how design intent becomes built reality and has worked with leading landscape architects and specifiers to translate creative concepts into practical, high-performing solutions that deliver both aesthetic and operational value.
As National Manager at Atlantis Liquid Dynamics, Stu continues to champion design excellence in the aquatic space, exploring how water, people and place connect through imaginative, inclusive design. His perspective bridges creativity and engineering, offering practical insight for those designing the next generation of public spaces.
Stu helps clients navigate the technical and creative complexities of water design with confidence and clarity. His practical approach ensures design intent is carried through to delivery, maintaining the integrity of every concept to create spaces that bring people together in meaningful ways.
Peter Koch
Head Designer
With more than 25 years’ experience in recreational design and delivery, Peter is the creative mind behind Australia’s most iconic custom play environments.
As Head Designer for Atlantis Liquid Dynamics, Peter brings a relentless drive to reimagine what water in public space can be. With a career spanning award-winning, multi-million-dollar projects, he has earned a reputation for challenging the status quo and creating spaces that surprise and inspire.
With an industrial design background, Peter looks beyond the immediate brief to uncover the deeper purpose of every project. His ability to identify hidden patterns, features and opportunities transforms early ideas into concepts that are both visionary and grounded in community needs.
Every design Peter creates is developed in 3D, allowing clients to see their vision evolve in real time. This approach ensures every detail is resolved from the outset and seamlessly supports engineering, fabrication and construction—providing greater certainty around budgets, timelines and deliverability.
Known for his bold ideas, technical mastery and unwavering commitment to design excellence, Peter plays a central role in driving innovation at Atlantis Liquid Dynamics. His portfolio spans dynamic play, immersive art and community-driven placemaking—each project redefining what’s possible and leaving a lasting legacy for generations to come.
Ara
Buddle
Designer
With experience in landscape architecture, Ara brings a thoughtful and people-centred approach to shaping public spaces. Her work focuses on inclusive design and creative approaches to addressing project vision, ensuring ideas are translated into environments that are welcoming, functional and responsive to diverse users.
Nicholas Veraart
Project Engineer
Nicholas is a qualified mechanical engineer with over 10 years’ experience. With extensive practice in the design and construction of mechanical and structural systems, Nicholas specialises in the management and delivery of bespoke projects.
GERARD
PORTA
Senior Mechanical Draftsperson
A product designer and prototype technician, Gerard has a diverse background across the manufacturing industry. He is passionate about driving innovation and excellence in design and has a special interest in aquatics.
Backed by the PARX Group
Atlantis Liquid Dynamics is proudly part of the PARX Group—a collective of specialists in outdoor recreation design, engineering and fabrication. This gives us access to an extended team of product designers, hydraulic engineers, 3D visualisation specialists and local fabrication experts who share our commitment to excellence.
Together, we combine innovative thinking with technical depth, allowing us to confidently support complex projects from design through to delivery.
Working with Atlantis Liquid Dynamics you can trust that you’re backed by one of Australia’s most capable and creative teams in outdoor place-making.
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