Latrobe Valley Drafting

08/10/2026

Meet the Team! Spotlight on: Kiara Hiriart 🎨

Kiara joined LVD back in 2013 with a background and qualification in Interior Design. Over the next three years, she immersed herself in the industry and earned her Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) in 2017.

With her interior design roots, Kiara’s creativity brings a unique perspective to every project - she has an amazing eye for balancing interior flow with exterior style. Over the years, she has developed expertise in commercial projects and navigating tricky bushfire and accessibility compliance, making complex regulations look easy!

These days, Kiara works part-time so she can balance her career while making memories with her family.

When she’s not at her desk, you can find her staying active, and volunteering her time with her local soccer club.

Drop a 👋 in the comments to say hi to Kiara!

24/09/2026

Meet the Team! Spotlight on: Sue Abbott 🌟

As the owner and fearless team leader of Latrobe Valley Drafting, Sue built this company from the ground up alongside her husband Chris back in 2007.

With over 40 years experience in design and drafting under her belt, Sue lives and breathes architecture. She loves nothing more than taking a client’s ideas and turning them into brilliant, building solutions.

The industry has changed a LOT over the last four decades, and getting that permit is now harder than ever. Sue is completely dedicated to staying ahead of the curve and up-to-date with every new regulation - taking the stress out of the process for our clients.

Her passion doesn’t stop at the drafting board, Sue is a massive champion for our local area, volunteering her time with Community groups, and proudly sponsoring numerous local clubs and groups.

When she’s not designing dream spaces or supporting the community, you can usually find her travelling the globe ✈️ scuba diving 🐠 or soaking up quality time with her beautiful, growing family 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒

Drop a 👋 in the comments to say hi to Sue!

22/09/2026

18/08/2026

Happy International Building Designer Day! 🏠📐✨

There is nothing we love more than taking your ideas and transforming them into functional, beautiful realities.

Today, we’re celebrating the art, science, and problem-solving that goes into building design.

A huge thank you to all our amazing clients who have trusted us to design their dream spaces right here in the Latrobe Valley and beyond.

We wish all our fellow designers, drafties, and architects a great day!

06/08/2026

Latrobe Valley drafting are proud sponsors of Latrobe city People’s Choice Awards -a successful launch night