Porter Architects

Craft & Detail

Porter Architects team take great care with crafting and detailing a building. We are strong believers that architecture doesn’t need to be overcomplicated or costly in order to be successful.

Textures and materials are very important to how our projects come to life which need to be detailed with sophistication. The simpler the idea, provided the textures, materials, craft and detail is executed well, the more successful the building.

Experience & Professionalism

Our team has a lot of experience with a broad range of project typologies. This ranges from bus shelters to large public buildings. We have diverse experience from all phases of projects from feasibility right through to project completion. All staff members have been handpicked for their unique skillset and experience which strengthens the overall outcome. A challenge is welcomed at Porter Architects. We are interested in a challenging project and using our problem-solving skills to see a project come to life. We have a can-do attitude that wants to see the client and team win to get a positive outcome.

Although we provide a relaxed working environment, we pride ourselves on being our best as professional architects. We love being architects and producing buildings that aim to leave the community in a better state than we found it. We always maintain and uphold the professional standards no matter how small or big the project.

Hospitality & Foresite

A clear strategy and plan are always the most important starting points for a project. A clear brief and understanding of site/ building constraints needs to be formulated at the beginning of any project. This helps navigate our way through the process. Sometimes, if the way isn’t clear, Porter Architects can help the client set some clear goals/ strategies to see the project come to life. This can relate to (but not limited to) some challenges such as heritage, flood, fire constraints.

Nature & The Future

We are always looking for opportunities to engage nature which help inform our architecture. This maybe integrating view opportunities of the site/ surroundings, or making our own views out to a new garden courtyard where there are not views. Nature is always referenced through materiality. This might be through selecting locally sourced timbers which settle into its local environment instead of internationally sourced timbers which may re-act to our environment differently. The future is so important to us. We aim to create buildings that our children and many generations ahead can enjoy. We aim to minimise our carbon footprint through our designs and carefully consider each buildings impact on the environment. We have a professional and social responsibility to care for our planet/ communities and are constantly educating ourselves to improve.

Pre-Project Site and Building Inspection
Porter Architects can provide existing site and building inspections/ reports helping you get a clear picture of the integrity of your building/ site. This can be for a small existing house, a vacant site, or a large existing public/ commercial building.

Feasibility
Meet with client to determine project objectives and constrains, and going through the process to prepare a comprehensive report of findings with recommendations for development.

Sketch Design
Pre-Design Stage
Obtain the client's design brief and other requirements, as well as undertaking preliminary analysis of authority regulations and requirements.

Design Stage
Arrange and attend meetings with authorities, consultants, and others. Prepare design briefs for consultants, and prepare sketch drawings including sketches, diagrams, and other information to adequately explain the design.

Town Planning
Development Approval - Application Services
Attend pre-application meetings with local planning authority prior to submission of a formal planning application. Prepare a report on the design intent as required in support of and to justify the application.

Development Approval – Negotiation Tribunal Services (Not included in fee)
Prepare evidence, attend hearings and give evidence at planning tribunals associated with the planning application. Assist the client in obtaining the required planning approvals.

Design Development
Develop the approved Schematic Design into a final design solution with drawings at an appropriate scale and other details or documents to adequately explain the design.

Construction Documentation
Construction documentation services are provided on the basis of normal procurement via a tender process or negotiation with a selected builder/contractor.

Project Procurement
The architect will obtain directions from the client on the preferred method of procurement of the building works.

Tendering & Negotiated Offers

Contract Administration
Construction Services & Post-Construction Services

Additional Services
Digital Renderings
Existing Condition Surveys
Non Core Documentation