Croft Architects specialise in residential and small-scale commercial and public buildings in the South-East Queensland region. Established in 1994, we are a small, specialised team of design and technical thinkers who strive to create high quality outcomes for our clients with an emphasis on functional, sustainable and delightful projects.

Simply put, we believe good design adds value to our lives.

Our Story

Croft Architects was founded in 1994 by Bob Croft who transitioned from working in large-scale commercial practice to setting up his own practice. Initially, the studio was partially created to help raise a young family at home, but also to establish a platform for Bob’s vision to deliver affordable, well designed, high-value projects specific for the Queensland climate and context. In 2024, Bob’s son Michael Croft, has joined the studio and brings over 14 years of local and international experience in renowned design practices specialising in residential, education, public and commercial buildings.

Over 30 years of practice, the studio has cemented itself as a reliable Brisbane Architectural practice which specialises in new and character residential projects and small scale public and commercial buildings in South East Queensland and Brisbane region. Being a small practice, we can offer complete personal attention to all clients from start to finish.

Photography: Joop Studio

Illustration: Fatlou Studio

 

Illustration: Fatlou Studio

Our Design Approach

  • We create buildings that are high-value, cost effective and empathetic to our clients requirements. We also consider the wider potential impacts design can have on our communities, culture and cities.

  • We specialise in designing within the Queensland vernacular context and Sub-Tropical climate. We know how hot the Queensland sun gets, how invigorating a comfortable, cross ventilated room can feel and how a late afternoon storm can spring out of nowhere.

  • We believe in a flexible and agile design process that responds to the brief requirements and shifts with the project evolution.

  • We love the ‘craft’ of building and technology and see the creativity and high-quality outcomes for interrogating the unique crafted potential for each project.

  • We strive to create sustainable buildings that are resilient for future climatic change and reduce impact to the environment. We work commonly with timber materials that have a lowered carbon footprint compared to other traditional materials of steel and concrete.

  • In a post-COVID world, we believe design will play a crucial role in making the most of resources in a ever-changing global context and construction industry. This requires interrogation of ‘traditional’ project assumptions and projects that are flexible, adaptable and ‘do more with less’.

What can we offer?

As a practice, we have over 30 years of experience across a diverse range of building types. Our services can range from assistance with simple design and feasibility ideas through to full project services of design, documentation, development and building approvals and project management such as arranging builders, building contracts and undertaking construction inspections to assure you of time, cost and quality control through to completion.

Do not hesitate to get in touch with your project idea and we can help get you started. We specialise in:

  • Residential New Builds, Alterations & Additions specialising in Modern & Traditional Character homes

  • Small-scale Commercial, Multi-Residential & Public Buildings

  • Interiors Design & Bespoke Cabinetry & Furniture Design

  • Industrial & Warehouse Buildings

Photography: Cam Murchison Photography

Our Team

  • Bob Croft

    Director
    QLD Registered Architect

    Bob is the backbone and Director of Croft Architects, with over 40 years experience as a registered Architect leading projects from the start to finish. He understands the important issues for clients, no matter how big or small, and maintains a ‘down to earth’ approach to keep client’s engaged and clear on how projects unfold. He is pragmatic, technically attuned thinker who can distil a complex process into a clear pathway for success.

    Outside of the office, Bob likes to tend to his thriving garden, enjoy the simple pleasures of jazz and classical music or go exploring for the next best camp site with his VW campervan.

  • Michael Croft

    Project Architect
    QLD Registered Architect

    Michael has a passion for the role design plays in enhancing social, environmental and economic structures in our communities, no matter how small or big the project is. He is a true believer that the best Architectural outcomes need to be rooted in function, but provoke imagination, curiosity and have a positive impact on culture and environment.

    Prior to joining Croft Architects, Michael has gained extensive experience working under Brisbane and London’s best Architects, such as Richard Kirk Architect’s, BVN, WIlkinson Eyre and Ellivo across a broad portfolio of building types. Michael has also been a part of numerous award winning project’s (AIA) and understands the ingredients to maximising value and potential for client’s willing to trust in the value of good design.

    Outside of the office, Michael likes to dabble in woodworking, rock climbing, bushwalking, tennis or finding the next delicious coffee or meal.