We create thoughtful, practical spaces where people connect, learn, heal, and thrive – good design that makes a genuine difference.

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Architecture that works harder for you

Good design starts with listening.

Since 2003, we've been helping private, institutional and government clients create spaces that genuinely work for the people who use them.

We take the time to understand what you actually need, then work alongside you to make it happen. It's why many of our clients have been with us for more than 15 years – and why they keep coming back.

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Our Expertise

Education

Designing learning spaces where students and teachers thrive. From primary schools to universities, we create environments that support how people actually want to learn and teach today.

"Cotter Reid were an outstanding partner throughout the planning and schematic design process for our school's upgrade and modernisation planning project. They genuinely listened to feedback from staff, students and stakeholders, and consistently acted on that feedback to refine and improve the design."

— Cameron Black
Principal,St Albans North Primary School

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Health

Creating healthcare facilities that put people first. We understand the complexities of clinical environments and design spaces that work for patients, staff and communities alike.

"Cotter Reid Architects have consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of the unique challenges and intricacies of healthcare architecture. They have a proven track record of delivering designs that prioritise functionality, patient well-being, and the efficient use of space whilst remaining conscious of finite budgets."

— Jacob Beard
Director Capital Works, Barwon Health

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Community

Designing spaces that bring people together. From sports pavilions to civic facilities, we create robust, practical buildings that serve diverse communities for years to come.

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Residential

Designing homes and housing that make a genuine difference. From townhouses to renovations and new builds, we focus on spaces that support the way people really live.

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Interiors

Creating interior environments that work as well as they look. Across education, health, community and residential projects, we design spaces people genuinely enjoy being in.

"Cotter Reid Architects have impressive attention to detail leading to successful project outcomes. The CRA team is hardworking, knowledgeable, committed and proactive in their approach to project delivery."

— Pascale Sarkis
Project Manager & Building Service Specialist, NCS Project Solutions

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Built on relationships, not transactions

When you work with us, you get the same people from start to finish. It's how we've built longterm partnerships with clients across a variety of sectors. We don't hand you off or disappear when things get tricky – we stick around.

Featured Projects

  • "Cotter Reid have been our College Architects for ten years. They take the time to understand our culture and financial capacity, and they go the extra mile to find solutions. The result: buildings that are creative, practical and on budget."

    Fr. Michael Twigg OMI
    Former Rector, Mazenod College

  • "Cotter Reid Architects have an innate ability to understand the client's requirements and a faultless approach to delivering an end product that all involved are proud of."

    Christian O'Malley,
    Senior Project Manager, Alchemy Construct

  • "From the very beginning … it was clear how deeply the team at Cotter Reid listened to and understood what we needed for our children and our school community. The final buildings … will have a lasting, positive impact on our children, staff and families for many years to come."

    Lindy Abernethy, Principal, Monash Special Developmental School

  • "What I admire most about Cotter Reid is the depth of thought they bring to their work. They do not look for the quickest solution; they look for the right one."

    Colleen McCambridge, Principal, St Margaret Mary's Catholic Primary School

  • "Cotter Reid's plans are innovative, practical, and inspiring. We would highly recommend them to any school seeking a thoughtful and collaborative architectural partner."

    Nicholas Keating, Principal, Winchelsea Primary School

  • "Cotter Reid were an outstanding partner throughout the planning and schematic design process for our school's upgrade and modernisation planning project. They genuinely listened to feedback from staff, students and stakeholders, and consistently acted on that feedback to refine and improve the design."

    Cameron Black, Principal, St Albans North Primary School

  • "Cotter Reid Architects have impressive attention to detail leading to successful project outcomes. The CRA team is hardworking, knowledgeable, committed and proactive in their approach to project delivery."

    Pascale Sarkis, Project Manager & Building Service Specialist, NCS Project Solutions

  • "Cotter Reid Architects have consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of the unique challenges and intricacies of healthcare architecture. They have a proven track record of delivering designs that prioritise functionality, patient well-being, and the efficient use of space whilst remaining conscious of finite budgets."

    Jacob Beard, Director Capital Works, Barwon Health

Let's talk about your next project

Whether you're planning something new or just starting to think about possibilities, we'd love to hear from you. Initial conversations are always obligation-free.

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