Practice

+Practice

Phillips Smith Conwell is a practice with a focus on innovative design solutions. From its inception as “TR Hall” in 1905, Phillips Smith Conwell has consistently evolved to produce a legacy of prominent and enduring designs.

Our size and structure allows any project to be managed while maintaining personal and responsive service throughout all project stages. We seek to understand our client’s requirements and objectives down to a fine detail, applying our research and knowledge to deliver optimised solutions with maximum outcomes which consistently exceed client expectations.

Phillips Smith Conwell currently operates over a broad range of industry sectors including :-

Architecture
Interior Architecture
Master Planning
Law & Order
Education
Health
Aged Care
Health Planning
Commercial
Education
Research
Refurbishment
Multi Residential
Workplace
Retail
Religious
D&C Multiple Building Types
PPP Multiple Building Types

We are committed to producing quality environments that are efficient, environmentally responsible, budget responsible and provide the highest level of well-being for its occupants.

Awards

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2023 Queensland Architecture Awards - Award for Public Architecture Australian Institute of Architects - National Throws Centre of Excellence
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2023 Greater Brisbane Regional Architecture - Regional Commendation Public Category Australian Institute of Architects - National Throws Centre of Excellence
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2023 Highly Commended Public Building Sustainability Awards - National Throws Centre of Excellence
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2020 Regional Winner - Interior Architecture Australian Institute of Architects - Westside Christian College, Creative Industries Precinct
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2020 Regional Commendation - Educational Architecture Australian Institute of Architects - Westside Christian College, Creative Industries Precinct
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2019 New Construction/New Individual Facility Under $8m LEAQ - Westside Christian College, Creative Industries Precinct
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2018 National Architecture Award for Enduring Architecture Australian Institute of Architects - Townsville Courts of Law
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2018 Robin Gibson Award for Enduring Architecture State Award Australian Institute of Architects - Townsville Courts of Law
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2014 Steel Exellence in Steel Clad Structures Australian Steel Institute - St Peters Lutheran College Performing Arts Centre
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2014 Regional Commendation for Public Architecture - Brisbane Australian Institute of Architects - Queensland Chapter - St Peters Lutheran College Performing Arts Centre
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2014 State Commendation for Public Architecture - Queensland Australian Institute of Architects - Queensland Chapter - St Peters Lutheran College Performing Arts Centre
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2014 Eddite Oribin Award for Building of the Year Australian Institute of Architects - Queensland Chapter - JCU Dental
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2014 Interior Architecture Award Australian Institute of Architects - Queensland Chapter - JCU Dental
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2014 Regional Commendation - Far North Queensland Australian Institute of Architects - Queensland Chapter - JCU Dental
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2011 Regional Commendation for Public Architecture - Brisbane Australian Institute of Architects - Queensland Chapter - University of Queensland - Health Sciences
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2009 Excellence in Design Documentation Australian Institute of Steel Detailers - Gatton Correctional Precinct Development
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2007 Excellence in Design Documentation Australian Institute of Steel Detailers - Townsville Correctional Centre Redevelopment Detention Unit Block D
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2006 High Commendation – Metal Building Product Design Award Australian Steel Institute - GH1 Medical & Oral Health Griffith University
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2006 Regional Commendation – Gold Coast Australian Institute of Architects – Queensland Chapter - GH1 Medical & Oral Health Griffith University
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2006 Commendable work of Architecture in the region of Gold Coast Royal Australian Institute of Architects – Queensland Chapter - GH1 Medical & Oral Health Griffith University
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2006 Beatrice Hutton Award for Commercial Architecture Australian Institute of Architects – Queensland Chapter - 61 Brookes St
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2003 Regional Commendation - Brisbane Australian Institute of Architects – Queensland Chapter - Conrod Fitout

2002 Dupont Antron Design Award - Mater Children's Hospital

History

+History

Phillips Smith Conwell Architects has a long and proud history of high level projects since its foundation in 1905

1917

New Convent at Rosalie

New Convent Building, Rosalie, Brisbane

1920

Brisbane City Hall

Adelaide St Elevation of Brisbane City Hall

1928

Dornoch Terrace Convent

New Convent building, Dornoch Tce, West End, Brisbane.

1930

Mc Whirters Building

Extensive additions to Business premises, Brunswick & Wickham st, Fortitude Valley

1930's

Mc Whirters Building

Extensive additions to Business premises, Brunswick & Wickham st, Fortitude Valley

1930's

Mc Whirters Building

Extensive additions to Business premises, Brunswick & Wickham st, Fortitude Valley

1930's

Tattersalls Club

Alterations & additions to club premises, Queen & Edward streets, Brisbane.

1930

Mc Whirters Building

Extensive additions to Business premises, Brunswick & Wickham st, Fortitude Valley

1930's

St Joseph's College

Proposed Class Rooms at St Joseph's College, Nudgee

1930's

Racecourse Rd

Proposed Flats, Racecourse Rd, Ascot.

1930's

Ipswich Theatre

Proposed New Theatre at Ipswich

1930's

Maranoa Trading Co. Ltd.

New business premises at Roma, Queensland

1930's

Buston & Hornsby

Proposed premises for Buston & Hornsby at Barry Pde

1933

The Shell Company of Australia

New Office Building, Ann St Brisbane

1933

The Shell Company of Australia

New Office Building, Ann St Brisbane

1934

General Motors

General Motors Assembly Plant Building

1934

New Hotel

Logan & Albert Hotel at Beaudesert Queensland

1936

Metro Theatre

New Metro Theatre, Brisbane, Australia. Since demolished, it was located on Albert St, between Queen and Elizabeth Streets.

1936

Metro Theatre

New Metro Theatre, Brisbane, Australia. Since demolished, it was located on Albert St, between Queen and Elizabeth Streets.

1938

Commonwealth Bank

Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Stones corner Branch.

1940's

General Military Hospital Brisbane

1952

Mater Misericordiae Hospital Brisbane

Maternity Block at the Mater Misericordiae Hospital Brisbane

1971

Queensland Ambulance Service Transport Brigade

Spring Hill

1972

TAB Building, Sandgate Road, Albion (1972-6)

in association with Geoffrey Pie

1975

Townsville Court of Law

Edmund Sheppard building

1982

Queensland Ambulance

Sunnybank Hills Ambulance Centre

1981

BHGS Gladstone

New Premises for BHGS

1996

TC Beirne Department Store

Department Store Refurbishment

1998

Mater Children's Hospital

Front Entry View

2002

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Kangaroo Point)

In association with the Latter-Day Saints Salt Lake City Architects - Artist Impression

Careers

+Careers

Phillips Smith Conwell employs a team of talented architects, graduate architects, students, technical staff and administrative support staff.

If you are interested in a position within our firm, please email your resume to pscarch@psc-architects.com.au

We aim to provide modern, flexible spaces which are highly efficient and can be adapted and updated well into the future.