Perkins Architects was founded by Ian Perkins in 1987.
Today, we’re a close-knit studio of experienced architects and emerging talent, working together across residential, commercial and mixed-use projects. Our portfolio ranges from modest alterations to complex developments, each shaped by thoughtful design and careful delivery. We continue to build on decades of experience through ongoing research, analysis, and collaboration.
We’re focused on achieving built outcomes that meet expectations — responsive to place, budget and time — and built to last well into the future.
To achieve this mission we:
- Design buildings to improve a class, a school, a community.
- Design agile, responsive and flexible buildings that offer best service now and into the future.
- Design buildings that improve the lives of our clients, stakeholders, staff and users.
- Assist clients to explore and reflect pedagogical aspirations, to provide engaging learning environments
- Use materials honestly and responsibly.
- Listen to the needs of our clients.
- Maintain an inclusive design process
Be ethical
- Lead by example.
- Treat each other, our clients and our collaborators fairly.
- Use materials honestly.
- Choose environmentally responsible alternatives.
Collaborate openly
- Work collectively as a team.
- Invite our clients and our collaborators into our design process.
Pursue excellence
- Prioritise quality design.
- Simplify the complex.
Pursue efficiency
- Do more work with less time.
- Build more architecture with less money.
Be self-determined
- Proactively chase new opportunities.
- Act nimbly.
Learn by reflecting
- Analyse ourselves.
- Analyse our projects.