Creating lifestyles that grow and prosper

Our Story

We innovate, offering engaging social spaces featuring public artworks, play zones, fitness trails and walkways, designed to encourage you to get out and about. Without needing presales to ensure our projects go ahead, you can be certain that your home site is ready for you on time and to the highest standards.

Quietly changing the residential face of Melbourne for generations, our family brings a solid reputation, strong relationships and a wealth of knowledge to a new breed of residential developments, realising the potential of new locations and creating engaging, family neighbourhoods for future generations.

Five Squared Team

As one of Melbourne’s first families to actively realise the potential of local suburban property, we have a pedigree in successfully delivering quality projects. From large Greenfield residential land subdivisions to apartments, townhouses, house construction and commercial, industrial and community sector projects, we have been quietly changing the residential face of Melbourne for generations.

Our family brings a solid reputation, strong relationships and a wealth of knowledge to a new breed of residential communities, realising the potential of new locations and creating healthy, family neighbourhoods for the future.

Bashkim Elmazovski

Construction Manager

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Bashkim Elmazovski

Construction Manager

Five Squared’s Construction Manager, Bashkim oversees the responsible management of onsite operations on a day-to-day basis. From initial quoting to and sourcing building materials and enforcing Occupational Health and Safety standards, Bashkim’s involvement sees the consistent delivery of a superior finished product. Inspired by his ability to work on a variety of projects with a great group of personnel, Bashkim’s enthusiasm for building and construction is underpinned by values of honesty, reliability and maintaining a high level of finish.

Olivia Ting

Property and Finance Analyst

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Olivia Ting

Property and Finance Analyst

Five Squared’s Property and Finance Analyst, Olivia works collaboratively with the finance team to optimise performance and strategy. Informing all commercial decisions made by the Group, she translates data into business directives. Driven by honesty and the absence of office politics, Olivia plays an integral role in the Group’s work culture and everyday operations.


When she’s not working with numbers, you’ll find Olivia shopping, exercising and sleeping. Favourite quote? “Good things come to those who wait”.

Tess Solimo

Digital Marketing Manager

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Tess Solimo

Digital Marketing Manager

Five Squared’s Digital Marketing Director, Tess manages and connects online communities through a range of promotional activities. Driven by values of humility, honesty and kindness, Tess is inspired by the diversity of Five Squared’s projects and the opportunity to engage online audiences invested in the development of Melbourne’s property landscape.


When she’s not working, you’ll find Tess with family and friends, staying active, at the beach, indulging in long lunches and exploring the world. Favourite quote? “If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito”.

Anna Zamora

Creative Marketing Manager

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Anna Zamora

Creative Marketing Manager

Five Squared’s Creative Marketing Manager, Anna leads the design and production of marketing materials for various projects. Driven by values of loyalty, kindness and integrity, Anna finds inspiration in seeing creative ideas come to life.


When she’s not working, you’ll find Anna spending time with family and friends, exercising, travelling, eating well and drinking good wine. Favourite quote? “Don’t underestimate me. I think more than I say, and I notice more than you realise”.

Ashley Lewis

Director

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Ashley Lewis

Director

A co-founder and Director of Five Squared, Ashley oversees the group’s project marketing and provides strategic input for all property transactions. A former commercial lawyer, he is driven by values of honesty, integrity, and gratitude, his ambitions include growing his family’s legacy in business and philanthropy, and completing projects that help to define Melbourne.


When he’s not working, you’ll find Ashley travelling, spending time with family and keeping active through yoga and pilates. Favourite quote? “May all beings everywhere be happy and free, and may the thoughts, words, and actions of my own life contribute in some way to the happiness and freedom for all”.

Brett Lewis

Director

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Brett Lewis

Director

Brett has brought extensive corporate advisory experience to Five Squared, which has been pivotal to its growth. A Director, he oversees the financial, investment and development operations within the Group. With a varied portfolio of responsibilities, no two days for Brett are ever the same. Driven by values of honesty, integrity and loyalty, Brett finds purpose in his ability to contribute positively to communities.


When he’s not working, he’s following his favourite sports, coaching his daughter’s basketball team, playing basketball, reading and travelling.  Favourite quote? “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take”.

Anna Marino

Office Manager

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Anna Marino

Office Manager

Five Squared’s Office Manager, Anna’s work ranges from anything to everything. Driven by honesty, generosity and compassion, her personality lends itself to a variety of roles and working relationships, seeing Five Squared create truly amazing projects.


When she’s not looking after the office, you’ll find Anna walking along the beach, shopping, and spending time with friends and family. Favourite quote? “Be the best version of yourself”.

Phil Lewis

Chairman

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Phil Lewis

Chairman

With over 40 years of building and construction experience, Phil’s award-winning developments have steadily defined Melbourne’s property landscape for generations. From large-scale residential sites, luxury homes and shopping precincts to childcare centres, retirement villages and multi-lot industrial facilities, his contributions are marked by a commitment to quality, integrity and compassion above all else.


When he’s not bringing property blueprints to reality, he’s exercising, reading non-fiction, practising his photography skills and spending time with family. Favourite quote? “Be yourself. Everyone else is taken”.