Our external spaces have a big impact on our internal state.
Have you ever noticed how your mood and overall wellbeing can change significantly depending on your surroundings? It turns out, our external environment can have a significant impact on our internal state.
Studies have shown that being around greenery and nature can help lower stress levels and improve our mental health. Conversely, being in a noisy or chaotic environment can lead to feelings of anxiety and unease. By being mindful of our surroundings and the effect they have on us, we can take steps to create a more positive and supportive environment for our mental and emotional wellbeing.
When you consider this and how much impact the architectural can affect your wellbeing, health, happiness, and productivity, as well as shape our beliefs and priorities, and you can start to understand the importance of good architecture.
Years
Established in 1989
Disciplines
Architecture
Landscape
Interiors
Delivered Projects
Successfully Completed
Studios
Located in Brisbane and Melbourne
Largest Project Size
up to $900 million
Sectors
Award winning projects
Architecture that creates Great Built outcomes
For over three decades we have been delivering award-winning, elegant, functional, and sustainable architectural designs. Over this time, we have built a reputation of excellence, creating many of Australia’s most innovative and forward-thinking projects, particularly within the corrections, justice, and education sectors.
Working collaboratively with and independently of
GB-Interiors and
GB-Landscape, we can provide you with a fully integrated approach to ensure a seamless approach design from the inside out.
A Genuine and Bold approach to creating impact through architecture
THROUGH EVERY PROJECT OUR ARCHITECTURAL TEAM PRIORITISES:
Natural connections
We seek to connect people with nature, creating spaces that enhance wellbeing while promoting ecological balance.
Wellbeing by design
We focus on creating environments that are functional, beautiful, and psychologically and physically nurturing.
Places of meaning
We celebrate and interpret the cultural significance of the landscape, using design elements that reinforce a sense of place and identity.
A regenerative design approach
We believe architecture should be an extension of the natural landscape, not an imposition upon it. We go beyond sustainability and focus on regenerative design principles designing to restore biodiversity and enhance ecosystems, contributing to climate resilience.
Minimal resources with maximum impact
We employ innovative design strategies that maximise functionality and beauty while minimising material and energy consumption. This includes durable, hardwearing building materials and finishes that consider the full lifecycle costs of a project and ensure low building maintenance.
Financial stewardship in design
In our pursuit of innovative and sustainable architecture, we remain steadfastly committed to financial responsibility, ensuring that our clients' investments yield long-term value, efficiency, and alignment with their economic goals without compromising on design and ecological integrity.
Architecture has a way of defining us.
When done right, the language, or aesthetics of architecture, speaks of prestige and modesty, balance and proportion, culture and time, and our place in history. It embodies environmental appropriateness and the sustainable use of energy and climate to create comfortable environments that also leave a legacy, not only for the current occupants but also for those who are yet to come.
CREATING SUSTAINABLE OUTCOMES
With a strong belief in the importance of sustainability through architecture, our designs focus on ways to minimise the impact on the surrounding environment and lessen the building footprint. Taking into consideration the orientation of buildings for natural light and ventilation, the use of energy efficient materials, the ability to capture water and generate power, we design architecture that is not only distinguished, but also produces savings for years to come.
Find out more about our approach to environmental sustainability.
DESIGNING WITH CULTURAL SENSITIVITY
Architecture is a visual representation of a community's history, values, and beliefs. It is a powerful tool that can influence how people feel and interact with a space. By enabling cross-cultural design so traditional owners can fully participate in the design process and incorporating cultural elements into the design, we can create more meaningful connections with the local community.
Find out more about our approach to cultural responsibility.
Generate Better built outcomes for your project
Taking genuine delight in getting to know each of our clients, we listen, extracting complicated briefs from stakeholders to combine your project needs with our industry insight and design nous, to deliver outcomes that meet budgets and exceed expectations.
Build a legacy worth leaving, talk to the Guymer Bailey Architects Brisbane or Melbourne team today on either (07) 3870 9700 (Brisbane) or (03) 8547 5000 (Melbourne).