Architecture that builds community.
Because in the end, it’s not about the buildings —
It’s about your people.

Our architectural services are designed to help you build a positive legacy
and empower you to connect, support, and inspire your community.

Track Record

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Over AUD 3 Billion of funding-approved project experience.

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Involved in more than 20 community projects delivered.

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Involved in projects winning more than 21 design awards.

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In practice since 2014. We’re your strategic long-term partner.

Featured partnerships

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Logo of the City of Casey with a stylized leaf and the words "City of Casey"
Logo of the City of Sydney featuring the words "CITY OF SYDNEY" with a circular emblem containing an anchor, crown, star, and other symbols.
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  • Modern outdoor swimming pool with a sleek building in the background, people swimming and walking around, and trees on the sides.
  • An illustration of futuristic structures in a grassy, barren landscape under a cloudy sky.
  • A lush green park with tall streetlights, various trees, bushes, and grasses. There are two mounted trash bins, yellow and red, toward the right side of the image, with a clear sky above.
  • Indoor space with large windows, filled with potted green plants on a raised wooden platform and on the floor, with a netted ceiling and white walls.
  • Modern church building with a cross on the upper right side, featuring a white lower section with large windows and a brown upper section with smaller windows, plant landscaping in front, and paved walkway leading to doors.
  • A modern building with a large facade of vertical wooden slats and a small yellow door underneath. In front, a bronze reclining sculpture of a woman on a stone platform.
  • A landscaped outdoor space with trees, shrubs, and a curved walking path surrounded by grass. There are people walking and sitting, and a modern building in the background.
  • An office space with white desks and black mesh chairs. Green plants are placed near large windows, and the ceiling is covered with green netting and yellow hanging cords. A white refrigerator is in the background.
  • An architectural model showing a large, curved outdoor amphitheater with tiered seating, a stage area with a tent-like structure, and a surrounding open space with pathways and small human figures for scale.
  • A park with a circular gravel walking path, green grass, and a landscaped central garden with trees, bushes, and flowering plants. People are sitting on benches, walking, and children are playing. In the background, there is a large, modern building with a unique architectural design, and the sky is partly cloudy with sunlight filtering through.

Key Benefits

Key benefits many of our clients gain when working with Artefact.

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Your People’s Support

↑ Stronger community engagement
↑ More public support and advocacy

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Spaces That Last

↑ Higher occupancy rates
↓ Lower long-term maintenance costs

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More Time for You

↓ Less time required from your team
↓ Fewer RFIs and variations

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The Artefact team took great care in understanding our requirements and responded sensitively and professionally. The completed designs are excellent and have resulted in highly impactful spaces. Artefact made the entire project seamless, saving our client both time and money while adding great architectural value to the community.

Mark Sansom · Director — Sanproj Project Management

Testimonials

How our partners feel after working with Artefact.

Grounded in Empathy and Deep Understanding

“Steven (Artefact Director & Principal Architect) leads exceptional design and technical thinking seamlessly from early concept to delivery, with clarity and meaningful purpose. What defines Steven’s leadership is his ability to cultivate transparent dialogue that meets clients' needs, as well as his grounded empathy and deep understanding of contextual sensitivity to the communities he serves.

Beyond design, Steven demonstrated commitment to mentoring, generously sharing knowledge, and instilling in the team a deep respect for the design process, professional integrity, and practice.”

Alina Walizade • Programmed Building Services

Integrity & Accountability

“Steve’s professionalism and integrity were valuable, and his leadership allowed an environment of creativity, professionalism and accountability. His experience in leading the project team through problems resulted in quicker stakeholder approvals and high-impact spaces. Steve’s ability to balance leadership with mentorship provided valuable guidance and professional support to me and the entire team.”

Ryan Poppins • Ashton Raggatt McDougall

Highly positive impact on project outcomes

“Steve (Artefact Director & Principal Architect) brings a rare balance of design sensitivity and practical problem-solving, delivering thoughtful, well-resolved solutions that reflect both client needs and architectural integrity.

What stood out most was his ability to lead with clarity and confidence — whether coordinating with consultants, managing complex documentation, or guiding clients through the design process. His initiative, attention to detail, and ability to stay calm under pressure made a highly positive impact on project outcomes.

Steve is not only highly skilled but also a collaborative and reliable team player. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to any team or client looking for a dedicated architect who combines leadership, design excellence, and professionalism in everything he does.”

Wensen Zhang • Director, Programmed Building Services

An invaluable partner

“I am delighted to recommend Steven Chu (Artefact Director & Principal Architect) for his exceptional architectural expertise. I had the pleasure of collaborating with Steven on several impactful community projects, including public facilities, sports complexes, and recreational spaces. His designs were innovative, functional, and seamlessly integrated with the surrounding landscapes, greatly enhancing project outcomes.

Steven’s dedication to creating spaces that serve and inspire communities was evident in every project we worked on. His expertise and collaborative approach made him an invaluable partner. I highly recommend Steven for any opportunity requiring design excellence and a commitment to community-focused architecture.”

Yingxuan Huang, AILA, RLA • Principal Landscape Architect, City of Casey

Commitment to quality

“I had the pleasure of collaborating with Steven (Artefact Director & Principal Architect) on several challenging projects at the City of Casey. His strong advocacy for design excellence, problem-solving skills, and commitment to quality were key to achieving successful outcomes. I highly recommend Steven for his dedication, professionalism, and passion for great architecture.”

Yan Zhao • Senior Landscape Architect, Yarra Ranges Council