Expertise
CM+A is a leading Sydney-based architectural practice focused on the Design and Delivery of Complex project types, from Data Centers to Lifestyle Retirement, Aged Care, and Specialist Health facilities.
Built on a solid track record of Government and Education projects, our aim has always been to “create spaces that are functional and timeless; spaces that inspire people to do great work and think great ideas.”
Our expertise in Design Management, Project Management and Contract Administration enables us to achieve best outcomes and meet stakeholders’ expectations through high levels of communication. Our knack for Complexity and Design Delivery has led us to a wide range of exciting projects since 1947. Our architects strive to be thought leaders in their field and do make regular contributions to various Publications, Research, and Industry Summits. Please feel free to contact us or visit the RESEARCH section of our web site, or our LINKEDIN page for more information.
DATA CENTRes & Tech Integration
Whether your challenges are with Compute Performance, Storage, Latency, Security, or a specific Business Case, our architects understand that all Data Centers are different. We firmly believe that “technology must serve your commercial outcome and the design, rather than being your key driver”. Our experience desiging Hyperscale, Collos, Enterprise data centers has provided us the ideal foundation to expand in all parts of the ecosystem, including decentralised and Inner-city DC Hybrids, Tech Hubs, Health Hubs, Specialist Aged Care Tech Integration, and Inner-City DC facilities and Smart City infrastructure. We provide State-of-the-Art building design and space planning advice; but also peer review, documentation, Construction-side D&C services, and accelerated design delivery. Our focus is on helping you reduce political, market, financial, and execution risks; while increasing Speed-to-Market for your next Data Centre Expansion, Upgrade, or New-Built.
DESIGN
Our Architects and Designer will design to First-Principles, to a brief that is right for you or your Business Case. Services include Pre-Design, Design Feasibilities, Design Competitions, Concept, Design & Development, Sketches, Marketing, and more. Our firm is proud to be on the “Government Architect's Strategy and Design Excellence Prequalification Scheme” and various other similar schemes and panels.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Our registered Architects are highly skilled in Design Management, Project Management and Contract Administration. With careful planning and high levels of communication, we can guide the stakeholders through the project while aligning and managing expectations of quality, time and cost. We do this by maintaining communication, care and transparency through all stages of design, documentation and construction.
LIFESTYLE RETIREMENT, Aged CARE, AND specialist HEALTH
Our Aged Care Architects are knowledgeable of the latest design trends, typologies, and user requirements in the areas of Retirement Living, Independent and Assisted, Specialist Care including Dementia Care and End-of-Life Care, Public & Private Health Centres, Health Hubs, Dialysis, Laboratories and BCA Conversions to Class 9a. Our team leaders have developed an interest in advancing the Art-of-Design for Dementia and End-of-Life Care in Australia, and are regularly contributing to various Publications, Research, and Industry Summits.
EDUCATION
Our Education Architects have served Australia’s growing communities since 1947, contributing state-of-the-art architectural designs and solutions to both private and public sectors.
We are passionate about creating “spaces that are functional and timeless; spaces that inspire students to do great work and think great ideas”.
By engaging closely with educators, key stakeholders and other design disciplines, we create spaces that adapt, inspire and support various teaching methods. Our architects are expert in new-built, ABW (activity-based work spaces), adaptive re-use and refurbishment, with skills to resolve your most complex projects. We believe that great design is crucial for the contemporary learning environments, as spatial quality has a measurable impact on students’ well-being, personal growth and accomplishment.
COMPETENT CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
Our Executive Architects/ Lead Consultants have reviewed and improved countless designs for builders and developers over the years. In the process of assisting our builders competing for new work, we have accumulated vast knowledge and developed a keen eye for design risks and value management opportunities early in the process. Over time many of our clients have discovered that it is often cheaper and more effective to engage us to assist the builder with delivery, while still retaining the original design architect as a peer-reviewer for design signoff purposes. Our focus is on keeping ahead of the trades procurement program, reducing potential onsite-errors, and shortening the delivery program.