Newcastle is a highly populated city on the south-eastern coast of Australia. Located within the region of NSW, which is home to multiple iconic structures including the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, the city itself hosts a fair number of architectural masterpieces. Whether you’re looking for an architect to take on your next big project, or if you’re just interested in finding out what architects in Newcastle are working on, this list will provide a helpful overview of twenty of the best architects in the area.

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.

Anthrosite 

Scope of services: Architecture and site design
Types of Built Projects: Public Realm, Retail, Commercial Buildings, Workplaces, Institutions, Educational Settings, Residential Architecture (single homes and multi-residence developments)
Locations of Built Projects: National and international
Style of work: Modern, chic and eclectic
Website: www.anthrosite.com.au

Anthrosite’s architectural style is distinctively modern and understated. By keeping their designs relatively minimalistic, they effectively build up beautifully calm and welcoming atmospheres. The architects at Anthrosite take a personal approach to design, aiming to create spaces which reflect the richness of their clients’ lives and facilitate their lifestyle and ambitions.

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House _©www.anthrosite.com.au

BKA Architecture

Scope of services: Architectural design
Types of Built Projects: Educational, Commercial, and Community-based Projects, along with single or multi-residential developments and more
Locations of Built Projects: The majority of their projects are located across Australia, but they have also designed many schools that have been built abroad
Style of work: Simple and elegant with a touch of modern elements
Website: www.bka.com.au

BKA Architecture’s overarching goal is to design buildings that meet the needs of their clients whilst still meeting their ambitious sustainability goals. They take a bespoke approach to projects rather than having a specific style across all their work, prioritising site specificity. 

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Apartments _©www.bka.com.au

Curious Practice

Scope of services: Architectural Design
Types of Built Projects: Education, Residential Architecture, Multi-residential Developments
Locations of Built Projects: They primarily design buildings within Australia
Style of work: Modern, simple and unique.
Website: www.curiouspractice.com/index.html

In a manner that is very fitting with their name, Curious Practice places significant value on curiosity and research. They take great pride in learning as much as possible about their sites and clients in order to synthesise well-informed architectural responses. 

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Villa _©www.curiouspractice.com

Derive Architecture & Design

Scope of services: Architecture and Design
Types of Built Projects: Residence, Education, Tourism, Restaurants, Hospitality
Locations of Built Projects: Most of their projects are located across Australia
Style of work: Elegant and sophisticated work with play of lines.
Website: www.derivedesign.com.au

Derive’s designs are very contemporary and highly bespoke. They aim to create meaningful, engaging spaces that are respectful to the surrounding built and natural environments.

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House _©www.derivedesign.com.au

DWP

Scope of services: Architecture and design
Types of Built Projects: Hospitality, Healthcare, Sport & Recreation, Civic Design, Education, Dining, Residential Architecture, Retail, Senior Living, Workplaces
Locations of Built Projects: As a global design practice with bases in Australia, Asia, and the Middle East, DWP work on projects located all across the world
Style of work: DWP works with clean, simple elegant line designs that enhance the spaces.
Website: www.dwp.com

DWP label their designs as simple, elegant, and timeless. Their practice is one that involves boundary-pushing processes, with sustainability, creativity, and technology remaining key features throughout all their works of architecture.

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Residence _©www.dwp.com

EJE Architecture

Scope of services: Interior Design, Architecture, Heritage Architecture, and Urban Planning
Types of Built Projects: Childcare, Education, Commercial, Health, Heritage, Hospitality, Industrial, Interiors, Masterplanning, Multi-residential Developments, Resorts, Retail, Single Residential, Sport & Leisure
Locations of Built Projects: With offices in Sydney, Newcastle and the Gold Coast, EJE have completed projects both within NSW and across Australia
Style of work: Modern, Innovative and experimental
Website: www.eje.com.au

EJE have a predominantly detail-oriented approach and are committed to developing strong relationships with their clients in order to fully understand how to best meet their needs through architectural solutions. Their style of work is modern and ambitious: innovation is at the heart of their mission. 

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Residence_©www.eje.com.au

Hack Architecture 

Scope of services: Architectural Design
Types of Built Projects: Residential and Small-scale Commercial Projects
Locations of Built Projects: Across Australia
Style of work: Contemporary and modern style.
Website: www.hackarchitecture.com.au

Hack Architecture is aiming to break away from architecture which claims to be contemporary but is actually very dull. The firm strives to design creative new homes and renovations with character whilst also respecting and harnessing the power of existing buildings. 

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House _©www.hackarchitecture.com.au

Husk Architecture | Interiors

Scope of services: Architecture and Interior Design
Types of Built Projects: Bespoke Houses, Residential Alterations, Interiors
Locations of Built Projects: Within Australia
Style of work: Contemporary yet sophisticated.
Website: www.huskai.com.au

The company primarily aims to design spaces that are fully functional whilst remaining sensitive and responsive to the environment around them. They value the uniqueness of each site and create well-informed, bespoke designs that reflect this. 

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House _©www.huskai.com.au

Jackson Teece

Scope of services: Architecture, Interior Design, Heritage, and Urban Design
Types of Built Projects: Residential Design, Leisure, Interiors, Dining, Emergency Shelters, Workplaces, and more
Locations of Built Projects: Across Australia and Asia Pacific
Style of work: Modern, eye-catching, and ambitious
Website: www.jacksonteece.com

Jackson Teece’s works of architecture are well-renowned due to their sleek appearances and thoughtful design. The firm aims to design buildings that are sensitive to the needs of their users and respectful towards the environment around them. 

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St James’ Chapel _©www.jacksonteece.com

Jodie Dixon Architect

Scope of services: Architectural design
Types of Built Projects: Residences, alterations and additions, multi-residential developments, commercial spaces
Locations of Built Projects: Mainly across Australia
Style of work: Contemporary modern
Website: www.jodiedixonarchitect.com

Jodie Dixon aims to create designs that use low amounts of energy and are highly personalised, benefiting both the clients and the planet. Her designs are modern and minimalistic, mainly harnessing a natural color palette to give the spaces calming atmospheres. 

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Residential Project _©www.jodiedixonarchitect.com
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