ABOUT US
At PRAX Studio, we believe that genuine collaboration with clients and stakeholders is fundamental to a project’s success. Understanding that each site, brief, and measure of success is unique, we approach every project with a fresh perspective, seeking to unlock hidden value and turn constraints into opportunities.
We are a growing practice specialising in commercial and multi-residential projects for private developers, institutional investors and asset owners. Our pragmatic, commercially-minded approach consistently delivers innovative, contextually sensitive, and beautiful solutions that exceed our clients’ expectations.
OUR TEAM
Stephen Pratt
Director - Design and Delivery
BArch (Hons I with University Medal), UNSW
stephen@praxstudio.com.au
0410 570 057
NSWARB: 10328, BOAQ: 5853
LinkedIn Profile
PRAX Studio is led by Stephen Pratt. Stephen is the point of contact for all PRAX client relationships and leads the design and delivery of all our projects from inception to completion. Stephen is a NSW and QLD registered architect with over 20 years of experience in the design and delivery of commercial, residential and mixed-use architecture. His experience extends from involvement in design competitions to leadership of teams through design development and the management of complex client and stakeholder engagement through project delivery. Prior to forming PRAX Studio, Stephen held senior roles at several of Australia’s largest and most highly regarded design practices where he led a number of significant and award-winning projects across Australia’s eastern states and abroad.
Amanda Van De Paverd
Director - Business Operations
BAdminLeadership, UNE
amanda@praxstudio.com.au
0419 398 574
LinkedIn Profile
Amanda leads business operations and management at PRAX Studio. Amanda has over 15 years of leadership experience delivering large projects including technology transformations, acquisitions, mergers, and workforce restructuring. She has held senior management positions both in Australia and abroad and worked for several large firms such as Deloitte, TAFE NSW and the Royal Australian Air Force. As a consultant, Amanda has led successful projects for a number of large corporate and institutional clients such as Energy Queensland, Stanwell, Suncorp and Queensland Health. She is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Queensland and sits on the Board of Directors of Family Services Australia as well as being a Principal of PRAX Studio.
OUR SERVICES
We provide a full range of architecture consultancy services and, with our key industry partnerships, are ready to form collaborations that provide cross-disciplinary services to suit any type or scale of project. Our services include:
Disciplines:
- Architecture
- Urban Design
- Interior Design
Additional Services:
- Site and Building Evaluation
- Feasibility Studies
- Adaptive Reuse Studies
- Brief Preparation
- Specialist Consultant Coordination
- Facility Planning
- Documentation and Specification Writing
- Tender Preparation and Evaluation
- Graphics, Computer Generated Visualisations and Presentations
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Post-Occupancy Evaluations
- Local Authority Liaison and Planning Coordination
- Master Planning Reports
- Commercial Workplace Interior Strategy and Planning
- Interior Concept Design
- Expert Witness and Independent Review
OUR CLIENTS
We have worked with some of Australia's leading private developers and asset owners across commercial and multi-residential sectors:
TESTIMONIALS
"Stephen and the team at PRAX Studio have consistently delivered high quality design solutions for us across a number of challenging projects. The team is responsive, flexible, and able to deliver impressive results within tight project and program constraints. We consider them a trusted collaborator and would have no hesitation to recommend their services to others.”
Simon Juniper - Managing Director, Development, LaSalle Investment Management
“PRAX Studio are leaders in their field, bringing an unparalleled experience and comprehensive approach to Architectural design and documentation. TLPC recently did a joint pitch with PRAX Studio that was extremely well received and resulted in both companies being successful in their bid. It is with confidence that TLPC would recommend PRAX Studio as a partner and lead consultant on any residential project, large or small.”
TLPC Project and Development Management
“Stephen is a highly skilled architect with a good eye for quality commercial design and innovative solutions that meet commercial constraints. Stephen’s significant architectural design contribution to 60 Martin Place Sydney and consistent professional attitude to problem solving ensured a high quality design brief was met and at times exceeded. A pleasure to have on the project team and a valuable contributor. I would have no hesitation in recommending Stephen for future major development project opportunities”
Mark Tait - Group Executive & Head of Commercial Development, Investa
“I have had the pleasure of working with Stephen over a number of years and found him to be a most capable and conscientious project leader. His context sensitive approach to design combined with his thorough and analytical methodology and appreciation of commercial project drivers yielded exemplary results. I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with him again in the future.”
Matthew Miller - General Manager, QLD & Project Leasing Office, Dexus