Architecture that builds belonging.

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We believe architecture is at its best when it gives people a sense of belonging.

The places we create shape how people gather, connect, work, learn, and live.

They hold memories, express culture, and become part of the stories of the people who use them.

For us, architecture is not simply about creating beautiful buildings.

It is about creating places that people value, care for, and want to return to.

We listen to begin.

We research to discover what’s possible.

We design to give ideas form.

We lead to keep projects on track.

We know we’ve succeeded when people want to stay.

Founder - Steven Chu, Architect ARBV

Steven founded Artefact with experience spanning design leadership, public service, education and humanitarian work. He has led and contributed to more than $3 billion in built projects, and has been involved in more than 20 community projects recognised with over 21 design awards.
His leadership experience includes serving as a Director at a national billion-dollar facilities management firm, Director of Design and Board Member at an Australian humanitarian organisation, and Principal Architect at a local government council in Victoria.
Steven founded Artefact in 2014 and has continued to lead the practice alongside teaching Master of Architecture Design Studios at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) since 2018.
His work is grounded in a belief that the spaces we create shape the lives within and around them, and that architecture can create greater agency, equity and belonging.

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