design with

people

place

purpose

planet

We are the foremost community architects. We create specialist facilities with our clients that respond to the needs of diverse groups who use and interact with these places everyday.

We design for better human experiences and we are responsive to client needs that return tangible community benefits.

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International recognition for the design work of ARCH

These two major awards serve as a testament to ARCH's unwavering dedication to sustainable practices and its significant role in advancing community-focused architecture since its foundation in 1958.

Community Impact: Design in Partnership

ARCH is AWF's newest network partner – Architects without Frontiers (AWF) mobilises the resources of the Australian design profession to assist communities in need through delivering built projects and practical work to overcome the causes of poverty and improving education, gender equality, health and environmental quality.

ARCH is shaping the future of healthcare

The ARCH team is the lead architect and clinical planner in the transformative expansion of Ipswich Hospital and Cairns Hospital. The two projects are included in the six hospital developments announced by the Queensland Government on 26 September. This is the largest-ever investment in hospitals in Queensland, adding 264 beds, advanced surgical theatres, and state-of-the-art emergency departments.

Awards

Our Team

With our team’s compelling sector experience and understanding of user-needs, regulatory compliance, and technological requirements, we stand apart from generalist architecture firms.
ARCH is a specialist design firm founded in 1958 with studios in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle and Adelaide. We deliver award-winning architecture across Australia, with current project offices and sites in Burnie, Tasmania; Darwin, NT; Cairns, Queensland and Perth, WA.