Our Expertise
Inspired design for vibrant and connected communities
Great places don't happen by accident. They are the result of careful listening, deep curiosity, and a commitment to design that goes beyond the brief. At Open Architecture Studio, our expertise is not defined by building type — it is shaped by the questions we ask, the communities we engage, and the environments we respond to. We bring together technical rigour and creative thinking to create places that feel right: climatically, culturally, and socially. Places that welcome everyone, weather gracefully, and mean something to the people who use them.
It is our expertise and design capabilities - the how behind the work - that defines our practice.
Celebrating Cultural Identity
Local stories, cultural protocols and community narratives are woven into our work to create places that reflect the distinct character and cultural tapestry of each region. Meaningful community engagement and collaborations with local artists ensure authentic outcomes.
Wellbeing & Sustainability
Wellbeing drives our design process through walkable neighbourhoods, green space integration, biophilic design, and passive environmental strategies. We deliver sustainable urban systems that regenerate ecosystems and support climate resilience.
Subtropical Design
Specialising in subtropical environments, we design for shade, airflow, and thermal comfort through passive cooling, deep verandahs, and strategic landscape integration.
Accessibility & Inclusivity
We are committed to universal design where all people can participate fully. Our projects exceed compliance through co-design with people with lived experience of disability, First Nations voices, and diverse communities.
Placemaking, Art & Activation
Our placemaking focuses on people, experience, and identity. We activate public space through integrated artworks, flexible programming, and fine-grain urban design that celebrates local stories and cultural context.
Urban & Suburban Renewal
We lead transformative renewal projects that regenerate underutilised land and restore civic pride through infill development, adaptive reuse, and revitalised streetscapes paired with sustainable infrastructure.
Climate Resilience
We design for resilience through green infrastructure, adaptive landscapes, and resilient materials. Our strategies integrate future-proof solutions into the urban fabric, enhancing safety and long-term value.
Complex Geotechnical Sites
We understand developing on challenging sites, incorporating advanced remediation strategies, gas barriers, and lightweight construction methods to unlock difficult sites for sustainable development.
Contractor Led Outcomes
Our extensive D&C and ECI experience enables seamless, integrated solutions. We excel at collaborative delivery models where construction knowledge drives efficient design outcomes and ensures buildability.
Enhancing Master Plans
We specialise in analysing and enhancing existing master plans, transforming them into more functional frameworks through comprehensive evaluation of spatial relationships, circulation, and evolving project requirements.
Research Led Design
Our design strategies are grounded in rigorous research and evidence-based decision making, integrating site analysis, user studies, and performance data to ensure innovative, substantiated solutions.
Tailored Architectural Solutions
We create distinctive, project-specific responses that address unique context and client aspirations, ensuring every solution is carefully crafted for specific environmental, cultural, and project objectives.