Austin Maynard Architects (AM.A) are known for spaces that put wellbeing, joy, and optimism at the centre of the design – what the team have coined the ‘architecture of enthusiasm’. 

Established in 2002, the practice has a decorated history of bespoke residential homes across Australia that reflect a diverse and imaginative client base. In recent years, Austin Maynard Architects have applied their expertise to multi-residential projects and emerged as leaders in design-led housing with a conscience. Working across single and multi-residential, retail and commercial projects, the team are highly-awarded innovators in joyful, sustainable architecture. Guided by context and community, the designs are thoughtful responses to brief that connect with their surrounding environment.

While driven by values of climate responsibility, culture and heritage - people and their experience of space remains the core of the AM.A approach. Valuing humanism and liveability means an unwavering focus on design to the human scale, durability, comfort and connection to nature; providing space to both gather and retreat. We know great design facilitates wellbeing in the home and the workplace, and supports a stronger engagement to community. Practice founder Andrew Maynard was a founding director of Nightingale Housing, a social enterprise that existed to support, promote and advocate for high-quality housing that is ecologically, socially, financially sustainable. Together with co-director Mark Austin and the team, Austin Maynard Architects continue to look beyond the brief and address the bigger picture.

Named Architecture Studio of the Year by Dezeen and Small Firm of The Year by Archello, Austin Maynard Architects create resilient, highly sustainable, beautiful, robust and long lasting architecture. Architecture designed to meet the challenges of the climate crisis. Austin Maynard Architects are recipients of the prestigious Canberra Medallion. Past recipients of the Canberra Medallion have been The National Gallery of Australia, The Australian High Court, The National Portraiture Gallery, Parliament House and the Australian Academy of Science. 

“The exuberance and resolve expressed through the work of Austin Maynard Architects reflects Co-Directors Mark Austin and Andrew Maynard to a tee. When combined, the pair’s contrary dispositions and skill set create an undeniable force, resulting in a portfolio that’s fun and witty but always informed.”

Millie Thwaites, The Local Project