This article is from the Australian Property Journal archive
GLOBAL architecture practice, Make, is looking to shake up Australia with its award winning designs.
Make founder Ken Shuttleworth who will visit Sydney in August to launch the new studio, said the firm wants to challenge preconceptions and is looking forward to bringing the Make brand of architecture to Australia.
“In the 12 years since founding Make, we have been privileged to work on some incredible projects around the world, such as Facebook’s UK HQ in London, HSBC’s private banking headquarters in Geneva and a flagship hotel for Swire Properties in Chengdu.
“We always look to challenge preconceptions, to deliver and exceed the client brief and to ensure that our project enhances its environment. We are looking forward to bringing the Make brand of architecture to Australia,” Shuttleworth said.
Some of Make’s most high profile and award-winning projects include:
- Workplace
- 5 Broadgate, London, UK
- Facebook Headquarters, London, UK
- 55 Baker St London, UK
- London Wall Place, City of London, UK
- Quai des Bergues, Geneva, Switzerland
- Leicester Square office building, Westminster, UK
- The Hiscox Building, York, UK
- The Monument Building, City of London, UK
- And St James’ Market, Regent St, London
In Australia, Make has been appointed as architects on three major projects – two of which are recognised as ‘state significant’, including Brookfield Office Properties’ $1 billion Wynyard Place development, Pontiac Properties’ The Sandstones Buildings in Bridge St and Macrolink and Landream’s residential development at 71 Macquarie St.
“We have had an incredible reception in Sydney so far and feel very humbled. There is a wealth of opportunity in Australia and we feel that we are arriving in the marketplace at a really exciting time,” Make partner Ian Lomas said.
“Make continues to deepen its commitment to Australia, having relocated five staff so far from our London headquarters, each with great place making experience. We believe our skills, track record and learnings will translate really well here in Sydney and add value to a city which has enormous constraints on its land supply but also an enormous need to serve a growing population,” Lomas said.
Australian Property Journal
