Coleman Architects

Coleman Architects Pty Ltd is a Melbourne-based architectural and heritage consulting firm that provides a comprehensive range of services to public, institutional, and private clients throughout greater Melbourne and regional Victoria. Our team, led by principal Ian Coleman, is passionate about innovative and sustainable architectural design, as well as the conservation and adaptation of our built heritage. We believe that a successful project is based on a strong working relationship between client and architect, and the integration of architecture, interior design, and the surrounding environment.

Our Services

Our architectural services include the design of new buildings, alterations, and additions to existing buildings, as well as the adaptive re-use of heritage buildings. We specialise in residential, commercial, hospitality, and institutional buildings, and are strong advocates of sustainable design. Our team is dedicated to achieving creative, functional, economical, and sustainable solutions that respond to our client's requirements and the environment in which the building is located.

In addition to our architectural services, we also provide a broad range of heritage and conservation services. Our expertise includes high-level advice, the assessment of heritage places, preparation of Conservation Management Plans and Heritage Impact Statements, identifying and documenting conservation works, and undertaking negotiations with heritage and planning authorities. We are passionate about our built heritage and the significant contribution that heritage buildings make to our built environment, and we are committed to securing their viability into the future.

We also offer a Site Potential Analysis service, which is particularly suited to identifying the constraints and opportunities applicable to the future use and development of heritage places. This service provides property owners with a comprehensive analysis of the constraints and opportunities applicable to their properties, helping them to make informed decisions about their future development.

Our Team

Our team is led by Ian Coleman, a registered architect in the State of Victoria and a member of the Australian Institute of Architects. Ian has over 30 years of experience in the industry, and has developed expertise in the technical aspects of conservation practice, the preparation of Heritage Assessments, Conservation Management Plans and Heritage Impact Statements. He is recognised for his expertise in identifying the potential of heritage places and in developing practical solutions for the adaptive re-use of heritage buildings.