About Us
Technically crafted, process driven
Multiple studios using small, project focused teams.
A collaborative practice that supports, creates and explores.
Committed to making authentic buildings and places.
Advocating, advancing & delivering sustainable design solutions.
Expertise
Architecture
Richard Kirk has established the practice as a leader in designing buildings of cultural significance on sensitive and important sites, with the majority of its commissions awarded through design competitions.
Interior Architecture
KIRK are experienced in providing a range of services for interiors projects for commercial and institutional projects. The practice is in a unique position to deliver quality and cost-effective results that provide clients with unique, resilient, sustainable and well-crafted interiors.
Performance Spaces
Kirk specialises in providing world class performance spaces and interdisciplinary studios.
Sustainability
KIRK is committed to developing and establishing new benchmarks for sustainability in the buildings the practice creates. An example of this is the Advanced Engineering Building that set entirely new benchmarks for sustainability in the sub-tropical and temperate climates. It is this dedication to buildings that respond to and embrace the opportunities the climate offers is what sets the work of the practice apart.
Urban Design & Masterplanning
KIRK has been involved in master planning in Brisbane, Malaysia and Singapore.
Computational Design & Analysis
KIRK is at the forefront of architectural design, embedding CFD and micro-climate analysis into our design process. We utilise high-performance building modelling to continually create successful and sustainable buildings for the future. We are particularly proud of The Arc, NTU, Singapore being awarded Green Mark Platinum status.
Timber
KIRK have a deep interest in researching and developing cutting-edge construction methods and material knowledge. Kirk is committed to employing renewable resources and local industry on a large and meaningful scale upon selection of the construction materials. Specifying locally-grown timber species, manufactured in Queensland demonstrated the benefits of this technology as a sustainable alternative to steel and aluminium. Local Queensland timber is central to the sustainability initiatives employed by KIRK.
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