Architectural Services
Public buildings serve the needs of many stakeholders, from the department who commissions the design and build of the structure, to the user groups who will live, work or learn within the building’s envelope. Carabiner are ready to provide guidance across a range of service requirements that form the scoping and design phases of the project.
Master Planning
We develop master plan solutions by presenting and iterating options in collaboration with ongoing engagement from relevant stakeholders. By helping people visualise solutions, they can provide meaningful feedback that enables refinement, meeting best possible project outcomes matched to client expectation.
Our master planning process includes the prioritisation and staging of identified capital works projects. Carabiner offer a big picture view, providing clients with creative contemporary solutions through the lens of extensive commercial experience.
Carabiner are experienced in the master planning of:
School and College Campus Sites - We adeptly plan campuses to ensure a school’s safe and efficient operation while maximising learning and play opportunities in alignment with sustainable design initiatives. For new builds, or sensitively adapting existing heritage fabrics, we offer solutions that maximise the potential of the available space, while considering educational governance and quality frameworks.
Sports and Recreational Facilities – West Australians enjoy and participate in a variety of entertainment and sporting pursuits, our aim is to plan infrastructure that exceeds their needs by offering inclusive, modern, world class venues. Carabiner’s clients are uniquely positioned to benefit from our extensive experience in this field, supported by numerous long term partnerships with specialists and consultants in sports and recreation.
Health and Wellness – The healthcare industry is ever evolving, at Carabiner we understand that modern facilities must meet the changing needs of patients and medical professionals. We work together with a diverse range of stakeholders to plan spaces that promote dignity, cultural awareness, functionality, safety, comfort and wellbeing.
Art and Cultural Spaces – Our masterplanning expertise includes working with performing arts centres, museums, and art galleries. Our focus is working together with passionate stakeholders to plan and envision built spaces that enrich and support the vibrancy and purpose of the community.
We also work with private companies and government owned agencies within Law & Order, Emergency Services, Aviation and Industrial settings.
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Feasibility
Understanding the full potential of a site requires an experienced eye to account for and anticipate any issues before they arise. Carabiner offer feasibility studies that provide a detailed snapshot of the site’s history, current status, financial viability and practicality. We remove the jargon and archi-babble, ensuring our analysis of your potential project is presented with clarity and expertise.
Interior Design
For engaging interior spaces that guide learning and play, or soothing environments that heal and restore, Interior Design provides a palette of tone and texture that support the functional needs of the building’s users.
We define in detail how the space will be used, how the design will support safety and inclusivity, and incorporate furniture, finishes and lighting that provide both beauty and purpose.
To us, interior design is not a value add, but an integral consideration to the functionality of the space. Our approach combines practicality, with an inherit understanding of creating beautiful and inspiring interiors.
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Mt Lawley Senior High School STEM Building
Mt Lawley Senior High School Year 9 Learning and Specialist Centre
Swan Active Midland
Advisory Services
The design and construction of public buildings require inputs from many different stakeholders with different specialisations. Managing the different phases of consultation and strategizing the needs of the project is something we do well.
Carabiner’s advisory services are tailored to the needs of the client, and often incorporate recommendations on:
Energy Efficient and Sustainable Design
Safety Standards
Working within Heritage fabrics
Potential Upgrades and Renovations
Design for specialist needs – such as working within structured education guidelines
For any of the architectural services mentioned above, or to discuss the needs of your public building project, click here to contact us.