Fender Katsalidis Architects

Founded on the philosophy of innovation through collaboration, Fender Katsalidis has evolved from a Melbourne-centric architectural practice, to a highly awarded, multi-disciplinary international design firm whose distinguished work now crosses the built environment across the globe.

Specialists in multi-residential, cultural, commercial, aged care and hotel typologies, FK delivers holistic solutions in architecture, masterplanning, urban design and interiors – solutions notable not only for their design quality, but also their civic contribution and economic mindfulness.

To ensure such outcomes remain the practice’s hallmark – and which expose the practice to new and different ways of thinking – FK frequently brings together local and international consultant teams to with work side-by-side.

The quest for holistic solutions has also driven the practice to extend its expertise far beyond the expected. FK was a pioneer, and remains a leader, in 3D virtual modelling and building information systems, while the Unitised Building system invented by practice co-founder, Nonda Katsalidis, continues to revolutionise construction timeframes and costs.

Perhaps best known for its definitive tall building and public realm design, FK is equally proud of its lesser profile achievements: the documentation and quality assurance processes, for example, regarded as the gold standard throughout the construction industry.

As sophisticated as FK’s technology may be, and as reliable as its processes have proven to be, the practice knows that ultimately it is experience that ensures the original design vision is realised. FK’s directors thus remain ‘hands on’ with every project from inception to completion.