PRACTICE PROFILES
Profiles of the top award winning architecture practices in Tasmania,
1+2 Architecture
1+2 Architecture is an award-winning architectural practice based in Hobart, Tasmania, established in 2002. The firm was founded by directors Fred Ward, Cath Hall, and Mike Verdouw, all graduates of the University of Tasmania. They bring a wealth of experience from working with various architectural firms before coming together to form 1+2 Architecture.
Archier
Archier is a multidisciplinary architecture and design practice founded in 2014 by directors Josh FitzGerald, Chris Gilbert, and Chris Haddad. The trio, who met while studying at the University of Tasmania and later completed their Master of Architecture degrees in Melbourne, established the studio to integrate architecture with hands-on design and fabrication.
Christopher Clinton Architect
Christopher Clinton Architect is a Hobart-based architectural studio. Clinton established the practice to combine craftsmanship, technical expertise, and design innovation. The studio focuses on projects that balance material honesty, heritage sensitivity, and contemporary design.
Circa Architecture
Established in 2010 as an evolution of Morris Nunn + Associates, Circa Morris Nunn Chua Architects has become one of Tasmania's most acclaimed design practices . The studio is celebrated for delivering architecture grounded in place, memory, sustainability, and a socially humane ethos.
Core Collective Architects
Core Collective Architects is an award-winning architecture and design studio, with a commitment to sustainable, elegant, and robust architecture. The firm operates in both Tasmania and Victoria, emphasising a deep appreciation for the natural environment and local craftsmanship in every project.
Liminal Studio
Liminal Studio is an award-winning transdisciplinary design practice founded in 2011 by Elvio Brianese and Peta Heffernan. Based in Hobart and Melbourne, the studio operates across multiple disciplines, including architecture, interior design, furniture, objects, and performance design, with a strong focus on collaboration and innovation.
Philp Lighton
Philp Lighton Architects was established in 1992. The firm is wholly owned and operated by its directors, all of whom are Tasmanian residents deeply engaged in the local community. They offer a comprehensive range of services, including architecture, interior architecture, and project management.
SO: Architecture
SO: Architecture is a Hobart-based architectural practice founded in 2023 by directors Liz Walsh and Alex Nielsen. Both bring extensive experience in small and medium-scale design, with a shared interest in projects that are materially rich, contextually responsive, and deeply engaged with their clients.