John Wardle Architects is constantly evolving. Periodically, we reflect upon our methods and our work, and recognise each time that the practice is a creation in its own right - invented collectively by the people who work here.
Our practice is a large collaborative environment where every project has a range of creative, technical and strategic contributions from a diverse team of architects and interior designers within JWA. We retain the creative energy of a small studio, pinning work up, and exploring new territory. The conversations we have with our clients are often the seedbed for new ideas and directions. We are inclusive, always curious to understand another's point of view.
We have expertise in master planning, urban design, architecture, and interior design. Led by Founding Principal, John Wardle, we work across Australia and internationally from our base in Melbourne. Our work ranges across education, residential and commercial projects, encouraging the cross fertilisation of ideas.
Many projects by JWA have been highly awarded. In 2018, this included National AIA Awards for Educational Architecture and Interior Architecture, the RIBA Award for International Excellence and the inaugural Habitus House of the Year Award. JWA has twice been recognised with the prestigious Sir Zelman Cowen Award for best public building in Australia in 2002 and 2006. We have twice received Robin Boyd Awards for best residential project in Australia. The practice has also won two Victorian Architecture Medals.
