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Founding member of George Street Chambers, David de Jersey KC, chaired and presented at the 2024 Alternative Dispute Resolution Conference at the Gold Coast, Queensland. Designed & delivered by Archway, George Street Chambers provides the perfect environment for in person and online dispute resolution. The fully functional space features an immersive boardroom, meeting rooms with advanced technology, and a state-of-the-art virtual hearing room to support seamless online mediations. David regularly acts as a mediator or for parties attending a mediation. He is a member of the Bar Association of Queensland’s ADR Committee. More information about the matters David regularly appears in can be found at:  https://lnkd.in/gZEDvtVj Photography of George Street Chambers by Archway.

Welcome Sarah 📢 We're excited to introduce the latest addition to our growing design team, Sarah Samarski! Joining the team as Interior Designer, Sarah brings a wealth of experience across both Commercial & Residential design, with experience in Workplace, Multi-Residential, Student Accommodation, Retail and Health & Wellness sectors. Having completed an internship with us 7 years ago, Sarah is back to pursue her passion for workplace design, bringing creativity, strategy and expertise to our projects. We can't wait to see the impact Sarah will make here at Archway!

"Every detail was crafted for maximum impact, creating a magnetic environment to attract Brisbane's top legal talent."   Discover the vision behind George Street Chambers as our Design Lead, Sophie Mann, takes us on the journey of bringing this exceptional space to life.

Balancing individuality and unity at George Street Chambers   Designing 30 individual chambers to reflect each barrister’s unique needs while maintaining a cohesive identity was no small feat.   Through meticulous planning and creative solutions, we navigated the complexity of working with 30 individual clients, delivering personalised designs that cater to their unique requirements. Our selections ranged from natural stone finishes and European oak flooring to advanced technology and acoustic upgrades, creating breath-taking results that capitalise on the natural light and endless views across Brisbane. “The ability to design for individuality while aligning with a collective vision was an inspiring experience” – Sophie Mann, Design Lead.   Collaborating with such a dedicated group made the project truly enjoyable for all involved. 

Redefining the traditional legal experience: the professional and personalised new home of George Street Chambers.   Located in the heart of Brisbane’s legal precinct, this new workplace for 30 barristers and 6 readers spans across an entire floor at 400 George Street, capturing the essence of the chambers with a timeless and highly authentic aesthetic.   Archway began working on this project at the inception of the chambers, collaborating closely with David de Jersey KC and each member of the new chambers. The process was highly collaborative, starting with several test fitouts to select the perfect site for their new workplace. Following a comprehensive design development phase, our branding and marketing teams crafted the brand’s new identity, ensuring every detail aligned with their ambitious vision.   The palette is professional and calming, bringing a fresh sophistication that feels warm and welcoming. Japanese-crafted ceramic tiles are a standout feature throughout key client and staff areas, complemented by Tasmanian Oak waffle ceilings that add refinement and impact.   Working with the members of George Street Chambers, who were genuinely invested in the outcome, made the journey incredibly rewarding. Their trust in our vision, and our ability to deliver it, made it possible to produce a space we all couldn’t be happier with.

George Street Chambers – coming late August

We are honoured to have received recognition for two of our projects in this year’s Polytec Design Awards. Our Archway studio won the Commercial category for Excellence in Design & Build, while our other entrant, Harmony Early Education, secured a finalist position in the same category. Thank you to polytec for hosting these awards and for providing a trusted product that we can use in our projects. A big thank you to our Archway team for their dedication to designing and delivering excellence in everything that we do.

Welcoming Guy O'Gorman as Archway's new National Sales Manager! Guy brings a wealth of expertise in sales, design, and management, positioning him to make a significant impact at Archway. He shares, "I've been truly impressed by the team's energy, focus, and company vision. I'm eager to leverage my experience to drive growth and contribute to our shared success." Join us in giving Guy a warm welcome as we look forward to achieving great things together!

40 Creek Street ___ The team are busy on level 17 as construction is underway and set to finish in just 4 weeks time. Stay tuned for more updates as we bring this vision to life!

We are proud to have entered our very own studio into this year’s polytec Design Awards.   Voting closes 18th October.   Good luck to all other entrants! We look forward to seeing all the projects.   ___   Photography: Cieran Murphy