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Architecture for Living, Learning and Connection

Design Core Architects creates considered environments that support wellbeing, connection and everyday life across residential, education and community projects throughout Victoria.

We believe that well designed spaces support wellbeing, everyday life and connection by shaping places that are both functional and enduring. Over three decades across metropolitan and regional Victoria has shaped our practice and grounded it in trusted relationships, thoughtful collaboration and attention to detail across education, residential, community and commercial projects.

Sidney Cityscape
Education

Designing learning environments that support focus, safety and growth.

Community

Creating shared spaces that foster connection, inclusion and belonging.

Residential & Housing

Designing homes and housing that support wellbeing and everyday life.

Wellbeing by Design

Our design philosophy considers how environments shape wellbeing, connection and everyday experience.

Placemaking & Identity

Designing spaces that feel connected to their community, context and surroundings.

Connection and Retreat

Balancing spaces for gathering, interaction and quiet reflection.

Movement and Flow

Creating intuitive layouts that support ease of movement and everyday function.

Inclusivity

Designing welcoming environments that support diverse people, abilities and ways of experiencing space.

Light, Air & Sensory Balance

Natural light, airflow and materiality shape comfort, wellbeing and daily rhythms.

Adaptability

Designing flexible environments that support changing needs and ways of living through the passing of time..

PROJECTS

DARUL ULUM COLLEGE OF VICTORIA

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Education

Fawkner, Victoria

2022 - 2025

TARNEIT TOWERS

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Commercial

Tarneit, Victoria

2018-2021

COBURG RESIDENCE

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Residential

Coburg, VIC

2023-2024

SUVA FORESHORE MASTERPLAN

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Urban Design

Suva, Fiji

2020

MOUNT WAVERLEY SECONDARY COLLEGE

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Education

Mt Waveley, Victoria

2023

OUR STUDIO

Design Core Architects works across residential, education, community and commercial projects throughout Victoria. From early planning and feasibility through to delivery, our approach combines technical expertise, collaboration and practical problem solving to create architecture that is responsive, enduring and grounded in everyday use.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO COUNTRY

Design Core Architects acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia. We respect their deep knowledge and connection to this land, their rich cultural heritage and the impact they continue to have on shaping our environment. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to Elders past and present.

Registration Details: 

Design Core Architects - 600344

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