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At DS Architects, we thrive on challenges.
We are highly motivated and creative problem solvers who are resilient and adaptable to obstacles and setbacks. We are known for our ability to take on new and complex tasks successfully, and we revel in developing new skills and knowledge.
Our project optimisation approach provides reassurance. When balancing time, quality, and budget, we are pragmatic and responsive to client objectives. We bring a holistic approach to the design process, considering not just design but also how your project may be developed and procured.
Our stable team means you will deal with the same people throughout each stage of the design and delivery process. Your project will benefit from their collaborative problem-solving capabilities, efficient and dependable approach, and dedication to building strong working relationships. Our combined technical, risk mitigation, and design expertise delivers inventive solutions to the challenges and opportunities unique to your project.
We design buildings that meet the future; that support your organisational goals and adapt to evolving organisational needs and societal expectations.
Our Journal

DS Architects Announces Exciting New Project: Haileybury’s First Vertical Inner-City School in Melbourne
In a remarkable journey since its conversion from an ex-commercial building seven years ago, Haileybury, which was first established in the 1890s and has multiple campuses, founded Melbourne’s first vertical inner-city school, which stands as a resounding success story. DS Architects is thrilled to announce our latest endeavour in partnership with Haileybury. We have been […]

Monash Student Hub: Open Minds, Open Spaces
Beyond institutions for learning and innovation, universities serve as equally valuable centres for culture and socialisation. In the shared interstitial space between buildings and classes, young minds make formative bonds that shape career trajectories. Engaging and impactful, Monash University’s new student hub is specifically geared for connection, productivity and informal study. Sitting in the heart […]

DS Architects: Shaping buildings that meet the future through perpetual evolution
As the practice matures into its next chapter, the senior team at DS Architects – Associates Carlee Smith and David Cardamone, with Managing Director Peter Schreuder – share thoughts on their pragmatic approach, milestone projects and future plans. DS Architects has come a long way since their origins as Blomquist + Wark in 1976. Their […]