Architecture for Lasting Institutional Legacy.
We partner with universities, government, and cultural organisations to design environments that empower people, advance knowledge, and strengthen community. Explore how our transformative approach delivers meaningful societal impact.
ABOUT LAB
Our Foundation
Established in Brisbane in 2021, LAB is built upon a collective legacy of over 50 years of successful project delivery for major Australian institutions. Our partners have led award-winning projects that are nationally and internationally recognised for their architectural excellence and societal contribution.
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Our Purpose
LAB is dedicated to contributing to life, society, and culture through architecture. We believe the right environment can transform an institution's ability to inspire, innovate, and serve its community.
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Our Partnership Model
We are more than consultants; we are strategic partners. We collaborate deeply with your leadership, stakeholders, and users to navigate the unique complexities of public and institutional projects—from visionary concept to operational reality.
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Our Commitment
We bring relentless passion and commitment to every challenge, creating architecture that inspires the people within it, empowers your institution's mission, and delivers a profound, lasting impact.
BEGIN A CONVERSATION
Discussing a future project or exploring how LAB can contribute to your institution's vision starts with a conversation.
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Get in Touch
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Our Process
We understand that institutional projects require careful consideration.
Our initial engagement typically involves:
1. A confidential discussion of your strategic goals and challenges.
2. A review of our relevant experience and approach.
3. A clear pathway towards a collaborative partnership.
SELECTED WORK
TC BEIRNE SCHOOL OF LAW |
THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND
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"An inspiring environment. UQ Law has called the iconic Forgan Smith building home for 70 years. Explore our newly re-imagined School, the birthplace of Australia's next and greatest legal minds."
UQ School of Law
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Role - Design & Delivery (BVN)
Completed - 2017
Awards - AIA. National Award: Education. 2017; AIA. National Award: Interiors. 2017; World Architecture Festival - Inside - Education Shortlist. 2017
Photographer - Frederick Jones
STATE LIBRARY QUEENSLAND |
ARTS QUEENSLAND
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"This project well expresses its vast ambition to demand and excite public engagement. Culturally and climatically a “Queenslander”, it promotes contact with information as a sequence of local experiences, each with a defined social prerogative."
AIA Jury Citation
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Role - Design & Delivery (Donovan Hill)
Completed - 2007
Awards - AIA. The Sir Zelman Cowen Award for Public Architecture. 2007; AIA. The Emil Sodersten Award for Interior Architecture. 2007
Photographer - Chatfield
TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE |
QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT, UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND, QUT
"An Australian-first initiative of 'bench to bedside' medical research -
The Translational Research Institute (TRI) is a unique, Australian-first initiative of bench to bedside medical research. TRI combines clinical and translational research to advance progress from laboratory discovery to application in the community."
TRI
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Role - Design & Delivery (Donovan Hill)
Completed - 2020
Awards - AIA. National Architecture Award: Public. 2013; AIA. National Architecture Awards: Interior. 2013
Photographer - Frederick Jones
UQ BRISBANE CITY |
THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND
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"The property provides an opportunity to relocate the Business Economics and Law (BEL) Executive Education and MBA Program, School of Architecture Masters and Advancement engagement into a permanent, highly visible and prestigious location in the City. These new premises will allow BEL to substantially expand their offering. Additionally this facility will provide the School of Architecture with a teaching presence in the CBD and the opportunity for Advancement to better engage with the public, potential students, alumni and potential benefactors."
UQ COO
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Role - Design (BVN)
Completed - 2021
Award - 2024 AIA Qld Chapter – Educational Architecture Award
Photographer - Chatfield
THE ANNEX AT 12 CREEK STREET |
DEXUS
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"Situated at the gateway of Brisbane’s Golden Triangle business precinct, The Annex exemplifies Brisbane City Centre Master Plan’s vision of an open, vibrant city. The buildings form, façade treatments, landscape, and spatial structure celebrates the adjacent historical fig grove and Brisbane’s wonderful sub-tropical climate."
AIA Jury Citation
Role - Design & Delivery (BVN)
Completed - 2020
Award - AIA. The Beatrice Hutton Award for Commercial Architecture
Photographer - Frederick Jones
BRISBANE STUDIO |
BVN
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"A space has been created that represents the ideas and values of its occupants through a literal demonstration of their work process. The use of public space that is both meeting and circulation, has resulted in a collection of unique habitable spaces unified by a raw aesthetic contrasted by a subtle yet cohesive colour and material palette."
AIA Jury Citation
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Role - Design & Delivery (BVN)
Completed - 2015
Awards - AIA. State Award - Interior Architecture. 2015; AIDA. AIDA Best of State QLD - Commercial Design. 2015
Photographer - Frederick Jones