2018 Designer Awards

18 LUX - 2018 Designer Awards Established in 2001, k20 Architecture is an architectural practice located in Melbourne, Australia, and are set apart from other architectural firms by the passion and drive for excellence found within the practice. k20 design buildings that stand the test of time, are responsive to people and place; buildings that are innovative, creative and sustainably responsible. Their clientele is loyal with a large percentage of return clients however as they constantly have new commissions on the drawing board their client base is ever expanding. The firm focuses on projects within the education, healthcare, childcare, heritage, civic and residential genres and have received numerous awards and accolades for their work. At k20 Architecture, there is no such thing as design for fashion. They believe architecture is more than fashion, architecture is beyond fashion. As such, the team interact with their clients constantly before, during and after a project is completed, and know that the work they are doing is relevant, contemporary and meaningful and see that as far more successful than responding to a fashionable trend at the time. Fundamentally, k20 aim to create humanist k20 Architecture are public project specialists who bring over 17 years’ experience in public projects and community consultation, designing community sensitive buildings with a focus on design creativity and sustainability. We profile the Melbourne based firm to find out more. architecture, architecture that creates community with people and allows the sum line of architecture to exist. When people are actually able to make their buildings their own then k20 have transcended fashion. As a practice, they stay ahead of emerging developments and trends purely by focusing on what it is they are there to do and that is to create eco-centric architecture and places of meaning. Although fashion is not a key consideration, the firm remains committed to remaining at the forefront of the latest industry developments, as they see the design industry as ever changing and always fast flowing, and that today the plethora of new products and forward-thinking technology available is raising the bar. What was not possible a few years ago is now every day and this provides exciting opportunities when designing and specifying. k20 see technology as marching ahead and is incorporated into all k20 our designs so that they can present more sustainable buildings, better costings and more innovation. Looking to the future, in order to meet the growing demand for the firm’s services, k20 are looking to expand. They believe their level of work is somewhat limited in the geographic location and in the future, they aim to look to the international market. They need to research where they would be best placed internationally so as to continue working alongside clients who understand what they have to offer; creating beautiful, sustainable eco-centric solutions. It is the firm’s overall vision to create and innovate, providing extraordinary design for their clients that are aesthetically beautiful, sustainable and well crafted. They believe in, and value their clients, and work to satisfy their architectural needs both aesthetically and pragmatically. The basis of their practice is the people who work at k20 Architecture. It is paramount that every person who works within the studio is nurtured and respected so that they can develop and achieve as people in their own right and so enrich themselves and the practice. To this end, k20 are soon to move to new offices that have been specifically designed for their people as a ‘home away from home’. Best for Sustainable Architecture – Australia & Recognised Leaders in Innovative Structural Design Company: k20 Architecture Contact: Theodore Kerlidis and Anthony Uahwatanasakul Address: 325 Coventry Street, South Melbourne, VIC, 3205, Australia Phone: 00613 9699 4440 Website: www.k20architecture.com Best for Sustainable Architecture – Australia DES18001