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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.
PSC Masterclass Series: The Ups and Downs of Lifts
While lifts are commonplace in modern multi-storey architecture, it is often considered a necessity alongside other services, as opposed to a key design opportunity. Lifts are an efficient way to move vertically as well as providing equitable access. In this masterclass, Senior Architect Vicky Vu explores the different options with lift mechanics, components, and design constraints.
Westside Christian College – Creative Industries Precinct
Our role as architects was to devise a master plan for the school which could not only support their current growth but also provide strategies and plans for student and facilities growth into the future.
Andrew Holmes departs as Director of Phillips Smith Conwell Architects
We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank Andrew for more than 31 years of dedication to Phillips Smith Conwell since joining the firm as a student in 1988.
Case Study // Securing the funding – Southern Cross Catholic College
For Catholic and Independent schools, an effective master planning document is the key when accessing and securing annual government funding allocations for capital works projects. This case study speaks with Phillips Smith Conwell architect, Renae Paulsen, who discusses how we worked with Southern Cross Catholic College (SCCC) to provide a school master plan that identifies the college’s forward planning needs.