Leaders in innovative design + technical excellence since 1905
Phillips Smith Conwell has had a continuous presence in Australian architecture and design for 114+ years and is proud to be one of Queensland’s longest serving practices.
James Cook University – Cairns City Campus
The three level fitout juxtaposes a mix of corporate and vibrant student learning spaces which predominantly cater for blue-ribbon disciplines including medicine and law.
Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital – Ramsay Health Care
The project incorporates 6 operating theatres plus day surgery, ICU, imaging, medical suites and provision for a birthing suite and an inpatient ward
PSC Masterclass Series: Understanding Air Conditioning
Air conditioning in a large institutional or corporate building is a complex system of ventilation and ductwork often with the requirement of a specialist consultant. In this masterclass, Director Louise Cutler talks us through how to effectively integrate an air conditioning system into any design, ways to avoid common errors and mitigate potential issues.
QUT Centenary of Architecture: Sharing our memories
This year marks Queensland University of Technology’s (QUT) centenary of architecture. As a practice that has been around as long as QUT – plus a few years more - we took the opportunity to look back at our connections with the University over this time and have discovered 90% of Phillips Smith Conwell architects, past and present, are alumni’s of the University.
PSC Masterclass Series: They’re just tiles, right?
When selecting finishes for a project, tiles are one of the most specified items, however, aspects of the humble tile can often be overlooked and have the potential to complicate even the most simple of specifications. Through this Masterclass, we consider not only the varying types of products available, but also their appropriateness to particular locations and uses.
PSC Masterclass Series: Fire Safety in the Design Process
Recent major building fires reported in the media have raised concerns about fire safety in the design process, highlighting how some elements can often be overlooked when implementing design decisions for new projects. As part of our internal Masterclass Series, we look at the key requirements that must be incorporated into the design from an architecture perspective.