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. Their practice spans a broad range of sectors, including residential, education, hospitality, commercial, heritage, interiors, and urban design, emphasizing functional, contextually sensitive, and sustainable design solutions.

Notable projects include the Walla Womba Guest House on Bruny Island, which set the signature for 1+2 Architecture and continues to exemplify the firm’s work. Other significant works include the Alma Street Childcare Centre, Signalman's Quarters, and South Hobart Houses, showcasing the firm’s adaptability and attention to both context and client needs.

1+2 Architecture has received multiple state and national awards, including recognition at the 2025 Tasmanian Architecture Awards. Their projects have also been recognized in publications and industry forums for excellence in design, sustainability, and functionality.

The firm’s design ethos focuses on contextual sensitivity, sustainability, and technical innovation. 1+2 Architecture prioritizes user experience, functional efficiency, and environmental responsiveness, integrating thoughtful detailing, passive design strategies, and material integrity. Their work consistently balances creativity with practicality, producing architecture that is meaningful, enduring, and deeply connected to the Tasmanian landscape.