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Award-Winning Architects in Adelaide | Phillips/Pilkington Architects
Phillips/Pilkington Architects is an award-winning Adelaide-based architectural practice with decades of experience in delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions across educational, cultural, residential, commercial, and tourism sectors. Our collaborative approach ensures we work closely with clients throughout the design, construction, and post-occupancy phases to exceed expectations. With a strong commitment to environmental design and heritage conservation, we have earned industry recognition for projects such as the Seymour College Performing Arts Centre and the Marion Cultural Centre.Our team of directors and associates brings extensive expertise in master planning, feasibility studies, and complex construction detailing, ensuring design excellence within budget and program constraints. We pride ourselves on maintaining long-term client relationships and delivering projects that reflect community needs and sustainable principles.
Services
Educational Architecture
Cultural Projects
Residential Design
Commercial Architecture
Urban Design
Heritage Architecture
Master Planning
Health & Medical Facilities
Tourism Architecture
Social Housing
Highlights and features
- Award-winning architectural firm with decades of experience in South Australia
- Collaborative approach with clients throughout all project phases
- Specialists in sustainable design and heritage conservation projects
- Proven expertise in complex educational and cultural facility design
- Direct involvement of directors in project delivery from concept to completion
Services
Educational Architecture
We design innovative educational facilities tailored to modern learning needs. Our projects include primary schools, colleges, and university buildings with flexible, future-ready spaces. With over 20 years of experience in South Australian education infrastructure, we create environments that enhance student engagement and staff efficiency while meeting strict budget requirements.
Cultural Projects
Our cultural architecture focuses on creating meaningful community spaces. We specialise in libraries, performing arts centres, and cultural precincts that reflect local identity. Recent projects include the Seymour College Performing Arts Centre and Tika Tirka Indigenous Student Accommodation, combining functional design with cultural sensitivity and environmental sustainability.
Heritage Architecture
We provide expert heritage conservation services including Conservation Management Plans and Heritage Incentive Scheme works. Our team balances historical preservation with modern functionality, demonstrated through projects like the Norwood Morialta High School STEM facility and adaptive reuse of historic buildings across Adelaide.
Master Planning
Our master planning services integrate urban design principles with community needs. We develop comprehensive plans for educational campuses, public spaces, and mixed-use developments. The Glenthorne National Park project and multiple school masterplans showcase our ability to create sustainable, future-focused environments through stakeholder collaboration.
Commercial Architecture
We deliver commercial architecture solutions that optimise functionality and aesthetics. Our portfolio includes university research buildings, business centres, and corporate offices. The University of Adelaide Plant Accelerator and MADEC Wesley Centre demonstrate our capability to create innovative workspaces that enhance productivity and meet specific industry requirements.
People
Susan Phillips
Director
Founding partner with extensive experience in community and cultural projects. Recipient of the Sir James Irwin AIA Presidents Medal. Leads projects from concept to completion with a focus on environmental design and budget management.
Michael Pilkington
Director
Co-founding partner specialising in education and large-scale projects. Awarded the Sir James Irwin AIA Presidents Medal. Oversees construction detailing and project realisation with major building companies across South Australia.
Guy Berry
Senior Associate Architect
Project architect with 15+ years' experience in educational and community projects. Manages quality assurance systems. Notable work includes St Peters Library Precinct and Tika Tirka Student Accommodation, achieving multiple design awards.
Gaetane Zufferey
Associate
Experienced in residential and educational architecture across all project phases. Rejoined the firm after maternity leave, bringing expertise from projects in Darwin and Sydney. Specialises in design documentation and client-focused solutions.
Michael Lamey
Graduate Architect
Recent graduate with multidisciplinary expertise in Indigenous architecture and disaster-resilient design. Contributes to educational and community projects, applying research from his RMIT University thesis on inclusive early learning environments for Indigenous families.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialise in?
We specialise in educational, cultural, residential, commercial, and tourism architecture, along with master planning, heritage conservation, and feasibility studies across South Australia.
How long has your firm been operating?
Established in 2013, our directors have decades of combined experience in architectural design and project delivery across diverse sectors in South Australia.
Do you work on heritage building projects?
Yes, we provide Conservation Management Plans and Heritage Incentive Scheme works, balancing historical preservation with modern functionality in projects across Adelaide.
Can you handle large-scale educational developments?
We have extensive experience in educational architecture, including multi-stage projects like Playford College and Findon High School, with proven expertise in STEM facilities and student accommodation.
How do you approach sustainable design?
Sustainability is integral to our practice, demonstrated through environmental awards and projects like the 5-Greenstar rated Magill Research Building, incorporating energy-efficient solutions and eco-friendly materials.
