Studio Locale Architects is a innovative architecture firm with a focus on site, place & collaboration. We have developed a design process that provides a tailored design solution to meet your needs & aspirations.
We place great importance on the initial design brief, as this gives us a greater understanding of the purpose of the project & how the space is intended to be used. Through this process, we encourage a collaborative journey between architect & client, working together for a creative and suitable outcome.
As the name ‘Locale’ may suggest, site responsive design is of a high importance and can often be the guiding concept behind our designs. We believe that designing places that consider the sites climatic region provides healthy & enjoyable spaces.
Our Values
COLLABORATION
We explore your project objectives in great detail before preparing a unique yet pragmatic approach to the project. It is the iterative approach and relationship with our clients that helps educate us of their ambitions for the project. The design brief & regular design reviews assist with the collaborative journey.
PLACE
A detailed study of the project site & surrounding area allows us to provide site specific design. This includes the exploration of site climate, physical attributes, history of place & social context of the area. Our findings help develop the conceptual values for the project & enhance the possiblity of producing a unique site specific design.
SUSTAINABILITY
By following simple site responsive design principles, sustainable design can be achieved without being excessively more expensive. The above exploration of site also provides us with the information required to develop a design responsive to the climatic elements.
Traditional ‘good design principles’ of passive solar design considerations include correct site orientation, sun shading & encouraging cross ventilation.
Consideration of building materials of low maintenance and low embodied energy, as well as correctly insulating the buildings
Sustainable servicing & technology features of operable ventilation, efficient fixtures & fittings, solar power & water tanks