alchemy_architecture

Our Manifesto

We believe architecture is about people.
That means everything we do is ultimately for the individuals who use the built environment.

We believe architecture impacts lives and society.
That means good architecture must act responsibly, and bad architecture must be held accountable.

We believe architecture should add value.
That means increasing the value of a property is equally as important as adding value to a lived experience.

We believe architecture must respect nature.
That means, wherever possible, we must all consider our environmental impact and strive to design in sustainable ways.

We believe architecture must be holistic.
That means context, identity and experiences are just as important as design, function and materials.

We believe architecture is diverse.
That means celebrating variety, but it also means avoiding bias in our work, in our culture and in our behaviour.

We believe architecture should be transformational.
That means tirelessly pursuing innovative solutions to positively impact the way we live.

We believe architecture is collaborative.
That means genuine relationships will encourage everyone to work together, in the same direction, for the best outcome.

We believe architecture should be courageous.
That means trusting one another, supporting one another and pushing one another—all in the pursuit of turning dreams into reality.

We believe architecture should deliver beyond expectations.
That means we will never stop pursuing joy, surprise, meaning and delight.