Williams Ross Architects provide services in pre-design analysis, building design and documentation, construction and project management.
Our team are specialist in aquatic, sports & recreation, cultural & community services, and education design. Our commitment to leading practice in these sectors includes regular contribution to peak bodies and developing industry guidelines such as the Pool Concourse Guidelines with Aquatics and Recreation Victoria, and Oh You Beautiful Stage with the Victorian Association of Performing Arts Centres. Our passion has led to industry recognition of our specialist expertise and desire to be involved in promoting continued excellence in our field.
“‘They are very customer focused; their work is responsive to our needs and they show an excellent understanding of these, including an appreciation of the budget constraints. They are innovative in their design solutions and they show a commitment to the project and go well ‘above and beyond’
— Rob Robson, Manager, West Gippsland Arts Centre and fmr VAPAC President”
We believe that high quality architecture not only delights, but solves all the gritty minutiae that ultimately determine a successful building — whether built or in early planning: excellent functionality, user belonging, comfort and ease of use, low operating cost, low environmental impact and long term adaptability. Sustainability and universal design are fundamental to what makes high quality buildings.
“‘One of the things that strikes you is the universal design that has been implemented into this facility. It doesn’t matter if you are in a wheelchair. It doesn’t matter if you are elderly and frail. It doesn’t matter if you are sight impaired, if you’re a young Mum pushing a twin pram. To get into this place, to experience this place, there is no barrier ... every ability has been accounted for.’
— Hon Damian Drum MLC, Member for Northern Victoria, Minister for Sport and Regional Development: Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre”
Our diverse team of 20 dedicated staff come from a variety of backgrounds, sharing a passion for the sectors we work in. This enables us to work effectively, retain and share knowledge and provide our clients with consistently high quality. We work almost solely with government and community organisations across both metropolitan and regional locations. Whilst we work predominately in Victoria, we have completed projects in Queensland, New South Wales, the ACT and New Zealand.
Gippsland Hi-Tech Park Innovation Centre, Morwell