Carter Williamson Architects

11/01/2026

We're excited to share that the amenities block at Denman Village Playground has received the Small Project Architecture award at the National Architecture Awards last night.

A special congratulations to Carter Williamson Architects on this well-deserved recognition of their outstanding work at Denman Village Playground.

We’d also like to thank Ram Constructions for their hard work on bringing the vision of the amenities block to life.

15/08/2024

We’re incredibly excited to announce The Angophora, a Design Excellence Competition-winning mixed-use apartment building, that will be built on Cammeray Country in Chatswood, Sydney.⁠
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Inspired by its context, the project encapsulates a series of strategic moves that define the landscape, building forms, and public areas while optimising natural light and solar access, cross-ventilation, district views, and lush, green communal spaces.⁠
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The competition jury praised the design, variety, and size of the proposed residences and the intention to create a community of homes rather than repetitive apartment modules.⁠
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⁠A big thank you to our collaborators, Land and Form,⁠ Prism Façades, and ChoiRender. We can’t wait to get started on the next phase!⁠
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Learn more about the project on our website.
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🖼️ ChoiRender⁠
🌿 Land and Form
🤝 Prism Façades⁠
📍 Chatswood, NSW⁠
Traditional Custodians: Cammeray Peoples

12/07/2024

UPDATE: Applications are now closed.

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We're hiring!⁠
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Carter Williamson is looking for an Architect or experienced Graduate of Architecture to join our team in Summer Hill. ⁠
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We’re looking for someone proficient in Archicad with at least five years of experience across all stages of multi-residential projects, from concept to construction. ⁠
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Other key qualities we’re looking for include: ⁠
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- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills ⁠
- A love of working as part of a passionate and dedicated team⁠
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects at once⁠
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If this sounds like you, please send a copy of your CV and a short portfolio to [email protected]. ⁠
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Applications close at 5pm on Monday 22nd July, 2024.

06/07/2024

09/05/2024

Introducing Wisteria, our newest residential project.⁠
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A contemporary addition to a fully restored Federation bungalow in Sydney’s inner west, its expansive form is a dramatic timber expression of simplicity and purity.⁠
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Located in a heritage conservation area, its airy new volume unfolds in a delicate manifestation of a brief that asked for an open, warm home in which a family could truly gather, one that respected the home’s history while adding thoughtful contemporary layers.⁠
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Check it out on our website and let us know what you think!⁠
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📸 Pablo Veiga
🪑 Studio CD by Claire Delmar
🌿 Hugh Burnett
🔨 Andrew Burton Construction⁠
🚪 Sublime Custom Cabinetry
🪟 Shamrock Joinery
📍 Summer Hill, NSW⁠
Traditional Custodians: Wann Peoples⁠
🔗 See more at carterwilliamson.com

13/12/2023

Congratulations to Ben Peake, Julie Niass, and Nuala Collins on their promotions 🎉⁠
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Ben has been promoted to Principal, stepping up to lead Carter Williamson alongside Shaun. Julie and Nuala join Julia English as Design Directors and Office Manager Christina Banks rounds out our new-look leadership team. ⁠
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With 2023 coming to an end, we're looking forward to a well-earned break before a huge 2024!⁠
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📸 Pablo Veiga Photography

06/11/2023

We're still pinching ourselves! Last week, Ben was awarded the National Emerging Architect Prize at the 2023 National Architecture Awards 🍾🎉⁠
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A few words from Ben: "I am humbled to receive the 2023 National Emerging Architect Prize. My time in architecture so far has been an extremely rewarding and generous experience. So I would like to thank everyone who has helped me along the way, especially the whole team at Carter Williamson Architects. Together we have created a place I love going to work every day."⁠
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And a few from the jury: "Ben Peake has been awarded the 2023 Australian Institute of Architects’ National Emerging Architect Prize. Peake’s impact on the practice of Carter Williamson Architects, where he is the Design Director, has been profound. He has been instrumental in steering award-winning projects, nurturing young architects, and advocating for gender and diversity equity. The firm itself received the NSW chapter’s Best in Practice Prize in 2021. ⁠
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"Peake's dedication extends beyond the firm. He's been an ongoing advocate for positive change in the profession through his involvement with the Institute. His roles on the NSW Gender Equity Transformation Team and the National Committee for Gender Equity express his commitment to diversity. He's also taken a lead position in the Architects Champions of Change initiative, promoting inclusivity in the profession. ⁠
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"Neither are Peake’s contributions limited to the profession; he has actively shared his knowledge as a tutor and been selected for the Byera Hadley Travelling Scholarship and the Dulux Study Tour. Notably, he led the Save Our Sirius movement, successfully preserving a significant building against development forces in Sydney. 'Sirius', on which Peake is a co-author, stands as a testament to his achievements. ⁠
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"Peake's leadership style encompasses design excellence alongside a profound sense of social responsibility, demonstrating architectural practice as citizenship. He has not only shaped projects but also embraced the ethical dimensions of architecture. The jury commends his accomplishments and eagerly anticipates his future contributions."

13/10/2023

We're voting Yes in the Voice Referendum on Saturday, and we hope you will too.
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Carter Williamson is one of 36 design practices that have co-signed an open letter of support for the Uluru Statement from the Heart and the establishment of a First Nations Voice enshrined in the Australian Constitution. ⁠You can read the letter here - tinyurl.com/4arxvwhz⁠
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We also fully support the excellent work of Architects for the Voice in championing the Yes vote within our industry. ⁠
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We are currently working through our endorsed Reconciliation Action Plan, and as members of the Architecture + Design Reconciliation Industry Network Group (RING), we are committed to advancing reconciliation in Australia. ⁠
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That's why we'll be voting Yes. ⁠
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Yes23

30/08/2023

We see heritage as an opportunity, not a constraint. We bring the old-world charm of heritage and complement it with the spatial beauty of contemporary living. ⁠
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There is no reason why you can’t have the best of both.⁠

See more of our Wurrungwuri project at https://www.carterwilliamson.com/projects/wurrungwuri

22/08/2023

19/08/2023

Rosso Verde and Wurrungwuri have both been shortlisted in the 2023 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA)!⁠
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Both projects received nods in the 'Residential Single' category, with Rosso Verde also recognised in the 'Colour' category and Wurrungwuri shortlisted for 'Residential Interior Curation' as well.⁠
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None of these projects are realised without the support and effort of our clients, consultants, collaborators, builders, and more. Thank you and congratulations to everyone involved in these amazing projects 🧡⁠
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Rosso Verde
📸 Pablo Veiga ⁠
🔨 David Fletcher Constructions⁠
🚪 Palm Beach Design Co⁠
🌿 Dangar Barin Smith⁠
📍 Camperdown, NSW⁠
Traditional Custodians: Gadi Peoples⁠
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Wurrungwuri
📸 Brett Boardman
🔨 Artechne
📍 Birchgrove, NSW⁠
Traditional Custodians: Wann People⁠s