Profile

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 Associates, Catherine Duggan and Justin Mallia.

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

The 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