Watson Architects

Watson Architects is a Brisbane-based small practice, founded in 2007, with a strong commitment to architectural design, sustainable practices, and conservation. Our work is primarily derived from referrals from satisfied clients, architects, and builders who appreciate our focus on these three key areas of architecture.

Our People

At Watson Architects, we believe that our team is our greatest asset. Our architects bring a wealth of experience and a shared passion for creating thoughtful, sustainable, and contextually aware designs. We pride ourselves on providing personalised service, working closely with our clients to understand their needs and aspirations.

Why Choose Watson Architects?

Choosing an architect is an important decision. At Watson Architects, we offer a unique blend of experience, creativity, and commitment to sustainable and responsible design. We believe that good design should suit its context, enhance its environment, and consider climate resilience and adaptation. We also believe that details can create delight and that constraints and challenges often lead to the most interesting projects. If you share our passion for thoughtful design and are willing to explore opportunities, we would love to hear from you.

Our Services

Watson Architects offers a comprehensive range of services, including:

• Architectural Design: We create designs that are functional, beautiful, and contextually aware. We believe that good design should enhance its surroundings and the enjoyment of its users.

• Sustainable Design: We are committed to minimising a building's environmental impact and promoting sustainable solutions. We look for practical, low-tech solutions that enhance sustainable outcomes for both the client and the environment.

• Conservation: We believe in the importance of protecting character and heritage places. We support the retention, conservation, and adaptive reuse of heritage-listed buildings, aiming to respect and acknowledge the significance of the place while creating contemporary and modern new work.

Sustainable Design

At Watson Architects, we believe in the need and value of Sustainable Design. We strive to create designs that consider climate resilience and adaptation, minimising a building's environmental impact and promoting ethical and sustainable solutions. We believe that sustainable design can also create ambience and surprise, enhancing the enjoyment of the building for its users.

Conservation

We are passionate about conservation and the importance of preserving heritage places. We believe that these places enrich our lives and are worth keeping. We support the retention, conservation, and adaptive reuse of heritage-listed buildings, ensuring that new work is contemporary and modern while respecting and acknowledging the significance of the place.

Design Approach

At Watson Architects, we believe that good design comes from constraints and challenges. We are interested in projects that allow us to explore opportunities and create thoughtful, sustainable, and contextually aware designs. We believe that details can create delight and that good architecture should consider its environment and enhance its surroundings.

In conclusion, Watson Architects is a Brisbane-based small practice with a strong commitment to architectural design, sustainable practices, and conservation. Our team of experienced architects is dedicated to creating designs that are functional, beautiful, and considerate of their context. We are committed to sustainable design, minimising a building's environmental impact, and promoting ethical and sustainable solutions. We are also passionate about conservation and the importance of preserving heritage places. If you share our passion for thoughtful design and are willing to explore opportunities, we would love to hear from you.