Practice

About

NTF Architecture is a Melbourne-based architectural practice that specializes in intelligent and sustainable design solutions across a broad range of project types, including residential, multi-residential, and commercial projects. Established in 2006, NTF Architecture has built an impressive portfolio of projects that have attracted international interest and industry recognition. Led by directors Brett Nixon and George Fortey, the firm's experienced team of architects and interior designers deliver individualized and unique design outcomes that are specific to each site and context.

At NTF Architecture, the team's primary focus is on designing livable, functional, and aesthetically beautiful spaces of varying scales. The firm's extensive knowledge and experience in the industry continue to inform its conceptual thinking and enable the holistic approach taken to all of its work.

NTF Architecture's finely crafted environments are created from a palette of materials with a sense of timeless quality and permanence. While the initial impact of the firm's work may be the overall distinctive design, it's the essential, finely crafted details that make spaces livable and timeless. With a commitment to sustainability, NTF Architecture's designs are not only beautiful but also environmentally responsible.

 NTF Architecture is proudly a Carbon Neutral practice.

Principles

Be inquisitive: A well-resolved piece of architecture that is attractive and functional doesn’t happen by accident; it may seem simple but only results from a great deal of enquiry and consideration.

Consider people: Develop a deep understanding of each client’s needs and aspirations through careful consideration of the brief, so as to design a bespoke outcome that captures the essence of the project and enriches the lives of the end users, whether it be in a home, office, retail or hospitality environment.

Acknowledge place: Embrace the particular constraints of a project and its site, and then set out to develop unique and bold responses that pay respect to the culture, context and heritage of the place in order to positively shape its future.

Be holistic: Our architectural and interior designs evolve in close collaboration with consultants such as landscape designers, engineers, environmental specialists and building professionals who are key to a successful project outcome; for us there’s no line in the sand and the final design must speak as one.

Educate: Design and construction is a lengthy journey and contains many twists and turns along the way. It’s our role to assist our clients by supplying sound and considered advice to inform and empower our clients and enable them to efficiently navigate their way through the journey.

And finally:

Tread lightly: Set simple and practical design guidelines to achieve outcomes that are energy-efficient and environmentally considered, with a view to leaving a positive impact on people and their place.

Services

We offer a diverse range of design and project delivery services for varying scales of work across residential, multi-residential, commercial and interior projects. 

Our team of architects, interior designers and office administrators have the professional capability to take a project right through from initial inception to completion, including assisting with site location, detailed design and documentation, construction management, contract administration, project handover and post-construction services. 

As no two projects are ever the same, we tailor a service package to suit both the type and scale of your specific requirements, delivering not only a bespoke design outcome but also a personalised project delivery experience from end to end.

Design services:

• Development master planning
• Site location and acquisition assistance
• Architecture, including renovations, new builds and adaptive re-use for all scales of residential and commercial projects
• Interior design
• Fitout design
• Interior decoration
• Furniture and art procurement.

Professional services:

• Architectural documentation
• Engagement and coordination of project consultants
• Project tender and analysis
• Construction contract administration
• Construction site services
• Project management.

Employment

We’re always on the lookout for bright minds and enthusiastic talent to join our growing team of architects and interior designers delivering a range of projects that vary widely in type and scale.

If you think you have what it takes, we’d love to hear from you. Send your CV and a PDF of your portfolio to melb@ntfarchitecture.com.au