Geelong is a city in Victoria, Australia, located southwest of Melbourne. It is near beaches and countryside, and Melbourne is about an hour away. Geelong offers relatively affordable property, is less congested than neighbouring cities, and has excellent healthcare and recreational services. The city serves as a centre for transportation. Aside from its port, which ranks high in overall trade nationwide, the city has train routes to Melbourne, Ballarat, the Western District, the Prince’s Highway to South Australia, and the Great Ocean Road along the southwest coast. Woollens, vehicles, rope and cordage, superphosphate fertilisers, agricultural gear, glass, and petrochemicals are all manufactured in this industrial sector. With a library, an art gallery, the Naval and Maritime Museum, and the National Wool Museum, Geelong is an educational hub.
Re-thinking The Future is a global platform for architecture and design. RTF along with our authors has curated a list of top architecture firms in various cities across the globe. Please note that the names are arranged in alphabetical order and are not ranked in any manner.
1. 3iD ARCHITECTURE
Scope of services: Architectural Design
Types of Built Projects: Commercial, Educational, Residential, and Interior design
Locations of Built Projects: Majority of their projects are built across Geelong, Surf Coast regions and Melbourne.
Style of work: Modern and Innovative. They are well versed with modern methods and compose unique and functional spaces.
Website: www.3idarchitecture.com.au
3iD Architecture is a well-known firm that specialises in architecture, design, and 3D visualisation for clients and projects around Australia, including the Geelong and Surf Coast regions, Melbourne, and the surrounding areas.
2. BALDASSO CORTESE
Scope of services: Architectural Design
Types of Built Projects: Commercial, Educational, Healthcare, Residential, Interiors along with Urban design projects.
Locations of Built Projects: Most of their projects are located in Melbourne and Geelong. They even have projects in Christchurch (New Zealand)
Style of work: Approach to design is unique along with sustainability. They expertise in technical.
Website: www.bcarch.net
Baladasso Cortese is a collaborative studio specialising in urban design, cultural, social, and educational projects both domestically and internationally. Having a variety of projects, the firm’s design work is a blend of careful pragmatism, sustainable thinking and technical expertise.
3. Bespoke Architects
Scope of services: Architectural Design
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial and Interior designs.
Locations of Built Projects: Mainly based in Geelong, Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast
Style of work: Contemporary and Earthy. Materials used compose interesting spaces
Website: www.bespokearchitects.com.au
Bespoke Architects specialises in unique residential design for both new construction and renovations. Their design philosophy is to create spaces that respond to the site’s context, maximising vistas and orientation while expressing the client’s identity. Bespoke provides consultation services as well.
4. COTTER REID ARCHITECTS
Scope of services: Architectural Design
Types of Built Projects: Education, Healthcare, Commercial, Mixed-use and Residential projects
Locations of Built Projects: Geelong – Victoria and beyond.
Style of work: Modern and creative solutions. Provide technical expertise.
Website: cotterreid.com.au/
Cotter Reid Architects specialise in educational projects. Their expertise includes Architectural Design, Documentation and Administration, Master planning, Feasibility Studies, Planning Submissions and Authority Liaison, 3D Modelling and Design Analysis.
5. Ducksnest
Scope of services: Interior Design
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial and Renovations
Locations of Built Projects: Geelong and Victoria
Style of work: Contemporary, Minimal and Unique
Website: www.ducksnest.com.au/
Susan Pehar founded ducksnest., a boutique interior design enterprise situated in Geelong, Victoria’s picturesque Bellarine Peninsula. They believe in having a strong understanding of craftsmanship, materials, and their long-term durability plays an important role in selection process, guaranteeing each piece stands the test of time both aesthetically and practically.
6. FOUR18
Scope of services: Architectural Design
Types of Built Projects: Educational, Commercial, Residential and Community.
Locations of Built Projects: Geelong and across Victoria.
Style of work: Innovative and Functional.
Website: www.four18.com.au
Four18’s architecture is a large network of functional, emotional, and sensory spaces. The forms of the structures speak to the environment located, and the material choices strengthen feelings of place and surroundings.
7. GHD
Scope of services: Architectural Design
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Transport, Community works and more.
Locations of Built Projects: They are globally established with works in Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific regions
Style of work: Energy considerate and sustainable works. Modern and Functional.
Website: www.ghd.com // www.ghdwoodhead.com
A multinational professional service firm excelling in engineering, construction, and architecture. Services include project management, environmental, architecture, and design, consultancy, digital and more.
8. JAMESDEANS & ASSOCIATES
Scope of services: Architectural Design
Types of Built Projects: High-end Residences, Medium and High-Density Housing, Retail, Commercial, Industrial, Health and Educational works.
Locations of Built Projects: Majorly based in Geelong
Style of work: Innovative and Unique solutions
Website: www.jdarchitects.com.au/
An award-winning Architectural firm with over 35+ projects based in Geelong committed to excellence in service and design. Their designs are highly influenced by Modern Architecture.
9. KELLY ARCHITCETS
Scope of services: Architectural Design
Types of Built Projects: Primary schools, Health care facilities and Community buildings.
Locations of Built Projects: South West Victoria and Melbourne’s outer Eastern Suburbs.
Style of work: Community and Site based. Their designs are very open and conceptual.
Website: kellyarchitects.com.au/
Kelly Architects is a Geelong-based architectural firm with a deep association to rural areas and non-profit organisations, as well as ongoing support.
10. KONAR ARCHITECTS
Scope of services: Architectural Design
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Government projects
Locations of Built Projects: Majorly in parts of Geelong
Style of work: Conceptual and Innovative.
Website: konararchitects.com.au/
Konar Architects Geelong delivers a range of projects to an inspirational, innovative outcome. With the resources and technical skills to meet the needs of their clients, from elementary drafting to full architectural design, documentation, and contract administration for a variety of project types.
11. MARK GRATWICK ARCHITECTS
Scope of services: Architectural Design
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Multi-Residential, Commercial & Master planning projects
Locations of Built Projects: Projects in Geelong and the Surf Coast as well as Melbourne, Perth, Darwin, even Internationally.
Style of work: Modern and Unique.
Website: www.markgratwickarchitects.com/
The MGA team is experienced with a wide range of project types and scales, from large scale multi-unit buildings and institutional projects to individually designed home alterations and expansions. The firm specialises in developing an architectural aesthetic that is unique to each region, whether urban, coastal, or rural.
12. MORTON DUNN ARCHITECTS
Scope of services: Architectural Design
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Educational, Heath and Community works.
Locations of Built Projects: Regional Victoria, with offices in Ballarat and Geelong.
Style of work: Contextual and Innovative.
Website: mortondunn.com.au/
Morton Dunn Architects’ projects have been nominated for and received many awards for excellence in design, development, and construction. They pursue innovative, transformative solutions to enhance communities. They also offer planning/management services, consultation, architectural design, professional consultant services, urban design, and cost planning.
13. PLOT Architecture & Urbanism Pty Ltd
Scope of services: Architectural Design
Types of Built Projects: Architecture, Interior design, and more
Locations of Built Projects: Based in Regional & Metropolitan Victoria
Style of work: Modern and Unique approach towards conceptual designs
Website: plot.com.au/
Geelong based practicing firm with the scale of projects ranging from residential, to civic, to educational and multi-residential.
14. SELECT ARCHITECTS
Scope of services: Architectural Design
Types of Built Projects: Educational, Residential and Commercial
Locations of Built Projects: Melbourne and Geelong, regional and metropolitan areas right across Australia.
Style of work: Modern and Creative.
Website: www.selectarchitects.com.au/
Select Architects are recognised for creating and delivering innovative projects. They have a reputation earned through diligent application of our insightful approach to project management.
15. ZERO C ARCHITECTS
Scope of services: Architectural Design
Types of Built Projects: Residential
Locations of Built Projects: Geelong
Style of work: Sustainable Architecture
Website: www.zeroc.net.au/
Zero C Architects is a Geelong-based boutique architectural/ESD firm. They are dedicated to designing structures that are environmentally friendly.
