We are an established architectural and urban design practice and have been operating since 1975.
The Practice has a staff of 15 with Peter Elliott as Principal Director, Rob Trinca as Senior Associate and Catherine Duggan and Justin Mallia as Associates.


The practice has a special interest in architecture + urban design in the public realm.
This includes a broad range of projects for schools and universities, public authorities and government agencies. In practices of this size it is possible to maintain a close working relationship with the client at every stage of the process. Accordingly, this Practice has been able to maintain a high standard of design and delivery of quality contemporary architecture as is acknowledged by numerous architectural awards and published works.


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practice services


The practice provides a broad range of pre-design and conventional architectural and urban deign services and has considerable breadth of experience in a diverse range of prominent public projects.


project types undertaken


Academic Departments
General Teaching Spaces
Scientific Laboratories
Workshops
Lecture Theatres
Performing Arts Auditoriums
Research Facilities
Meeting & Conference Facilities
Libraries & Resource Centres
Primary Schools
Secondary Schools
Art Galleries
Museums and Interpretative Facilities
Studios
Audiovisual, Photographic & Television Facilities
Showrooms
Aquatic & Sports Stadiums
Recreation Facilities
Public Conservatories
Law Court Facilities
Senior Citizens Centres
Student Housing
Residential Colleges
Rooming Houses
Family Housing
Older Persons Housing
Apartments
Individual Housing
Office Buildings
Office Fitouts
Restaurants
Medical Centres
Municipal Offices and Town Halls
Public Footbridges
Urban Infrastructure Projects

practice experience


This Practice has a well earned reputation for effective leadership and interaction with complex clients, including large institutional, public, government and community organisations. By way of example, current and recent clients include:


client list


University of Melbourne
University of Tasmania
RMIT University
Victoria University
LaTrobe University
Sullivan's Cove Waterfront Authority Hobart
Architect's Registration Board of Victoria
Department of Housing & Works, WA Government
Department of Infastructure
Zoological Parks and Gardens Board
Melbourne Docklands Authority (now VicUrban)
Trinity College, University of Melbourne
International House, University of Melbourne
The Office of the Governor, Government House,
Melbourne
City of Adelaide & South Australian Government
Melbourne Grammar School
Geelong Grammar School
Xavier College
Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne
Office of Major Projects
Melbourne and Olympic Parks Trust
Victorian Arts Centre Trust
Department of Education
Department of Treasury and Finance
City of Ballarat
City Of Melbourne
City of Manningham
City of Port Phillip
City of Auckland, N.Z.
Lend Lease Development
National Trust of Australia (Victoria)
Grossi Florentino and Mirka at Tolarno Hotel
Tolarno Galleries
Office of Housing
VicRoads