Place
Making

Place making uncovers the essence of a place to create a true representation of a location, its people and the community. Understanding each and how they relate to one another is fundamental to its success.

Every place has a unique story to tell. We use innovative design techniques to deliver places which are people based and community driven with an outcome the public embrace.

Success relies on the creation of pedestrian movement, connectivity and activation at ground level. The integration of dining and retail spaces alongside residential and office space, green space and street furniture, have been effective ways to add value from a public and commercial perspective.

Our diversity of experience across multiple sectors and project types delivers a truly unique outcome that brings together the narrative of a location, the site and its people to articulate a singular vision.

Relevant Projects

Waterfront Brisbane

Waterfront Brisbane focuses on giving the river back to the city and its people. The vision for the 1.5ha historic site sees the creation of a revitalised city centre riverfront destination with generous civic spaces as a stage for city life.

Student One on Elizabeth Street

Student One on Elizabeth Street is an iconic building providing student accommodation with a vibrant retail arcade and public realm at its heart. The 901 bed facility across two towers will comprise 244 single studios and shared units, served by generous shared study zones, meeting, media and games rooms as well as an outdoor cinema lawn on the roof deck.

Brisbane International Cruise Terminal

Arkhefield in collaboration with Arup creates a design for the new Brisbane International Cruise Terminal that is focused on the efficient movement of passengers from kerbside to ship, with an emphasis on positive customer experiences during both embarkation and disembarkation.

Student One on Wharf Street

The Student One on Wharf Street tower is one of three in the heart of the Brisbane CBD which offer premium student accommodation geared for learning. Capturing 753 rooms over 40 levels the design responds to the brief for a tower that was safe and secure, compact, robust, fun and collaborative.

Kurrawa Surf Life Saving Club

The Kurrawa Surf Live Saving Club sits at the heart of the Gold Coast community and typifies the balance between the building’s dual civic and recreational functions as a place where the city meets the beach. The Arkhefield design realises the brief for bold and visionary architecture while maintaining references to its functional use as a local Surf Life Saving Club.

Smith Collective

The Smith Collective is a landmark precinct and represents Queensland’s largest multi-residential project ever undertaken in a single stage. The master plan design by joint venture group AAA – Arkhefield, ARM and Archipelago with Lat27 – for Grocon brings together hinterland and coastline to capture the essence of the subtropical climate emblematic of the Gold Coast.

People

Anne Sulinski

Architect + Practice Director

Designing and delivering significant projects across a broad spectrum of sectors, Anne brings a strong focus on design, a passion for innovation, and considerable capabilities in leading the design and delivery process.

Andrew Gutteridge

Architect + Founding Director

As founding partner of Arkhefield, Andrew brings together a passionate team who embrace innovation and collaboration. He guides the underlying story of our projects and is committed to delivering places that create a lasting impression on the people who experience them.

Place Making