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are an award-winning Melbourne based design-intensive architecture & design practice working across:

  • Architecture

  • Interior Architecture & Design

  • Urban Design & Master Planning

  • Landscape Architecture

  • Custom Furniture

  • Art Based Installations

Branch Studio Architects was founded in Melbourne in 2012 by Brad Wray and Nicholas Russo.

Branch is Interested in an Architecture for a diversity of people and prides itself on a hands-on approach to every project, no matter how small or large.

A similar approach is taken to nurturing staff to provide a happy and rewarding workplace.
They do not take on un-paid interns as they highly value the Architectural profession.

Branch is not interested in popularity or trends – just good architecture speaking for itself underlined by a rich intrinsic discourse.

Branch has worked extremely hard over the last 11 years building on foundations for the next chapter of the practice. Their first book, Proemial, was released in 2017 as a means of evaluating and consolidating a discourse moving forward as the practice expands and grows.

The practice has won a series of both local and International awards - often pushing the boundaries of just facilitating client briefs and making the most out of limited budgets.

The studio finds educational projects particularly rewarding as they have the ability to affect and expose the possibilities of design in multiple people’s lives (particularly kids), some of whom would not who some normally have the means or money to explore.

Both Wray and Russo have ancillary furniture design workshops where ideas, materials and multi-functional sustainability are tested at a one-to-one scale.

Branch believe in a holistic methodology for practice, where one takes on multiple roles from master planning, architecture, interior design, furniture design, and the graphic design of a project.

Heading into their twelfth year of practice, they team is excited about beginning work on some much larger-scale educational projects and budgets (AUD$10-25 million) yet still are adamant about maintaining interest in the smallest of projects and their infinite possibilities.

OUR PHILOSOPHY & APPROACH

"Our projects are engrained and developed from a series of ideas that enrich each individual project no matter how large or small"

"It is out belief architecture is far more enriching when it has meaning and substance linking each project to site, context, culture of place &
inhabitants"

"As a design focused practice - We don`t do cookie cutter buildings"

“As a design focused practice - It doesn’t mean it costs our clients more”  

"We believe each project is unique and deserves to be treated in such a way"

"Our solutions to problems or brief requirements are well researched, tested and implemented to produce a forward thinking and engaging outcome"

"Budget is no excuse for bad design - We think there is always a possibility for opportunity no matter how small or large the project and its budget"

"We work closely with our clients and use their involvement as an enriching and positive contributor to each project" 

“We believe sustainability goes beyond the realms of star ratings & ‘broccoli’ additions. Our buildings are designed & built to last”

"Our proven track record shows our commitment to each project and excellent construction documentation packages to minimise variations on each project"

OUR PROCESS


Involves rigorous investigative analysis & research resulting in a collective matrix of ideas that are refined and enriched to produce a meaningful, contemporary and carefully considered outcome, regardless of size, scale or budget. We can provide a ‘hands on’ approach as we are able to tackle projects at a more intimate level focusing on attention to detail and are able to maintain the integrity of a design from concept through too construction. We have successful working relationships with external consultants and contractors to maintain a smooth transition from design to built form and to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget. We promote the collaborative engagement of our clients at every stage of the design process to create an enriched final result that encompasses our clients, values, aspirations & personalities.

CLIENTS

Branch has a successful working relationship with a variety of client types ranging from private residential, property developers, private education organisations and community user groups & committees.

Some of our educational clients include:

  • Caroline Chisholm College, Braybrook

  • St Francis Xavier College, Berwick & Beaconsfield

  • Marcellin College, Bulleen

  • Emmaus College, Vermont & Burwood

  • Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, St Albans

  • St Monicas College, Epping

CAPABILITIES

Our project capabilities are: but not limited to:

  • New Residential

  • Educational

  • Residential Alterations & Additions

  • Master Planning

  • Multi-Residential

  • Commercial

  • Healthcare

  • Hospitality & Retail

  • Liturgical

  • Cultural & Civic projects

SERVICES

Branch Studio Architects offer a complete package of architectural services from concept design through to construction administration 

Our preference is to undertake Full Architectural Services in order maintain quality and design integrity of each project.

  • Concept / Schematic Design

  • Design Development

  • Town Planning Application

  • Construction Documentation

  • Contract Procurement & Tendering

  • Contact Administration