Remark - Architecture Practice

Remark design buildings that sit comfortably in their surrounds by expertly responding to their climate, place and purpose. With expertise in small to medium civic, commercial and residential projects, we bring strategic, sensitive and resilient architecture to regional Victoria.

Lisa Merkesteyn has led architecture and urban design projects in private practice, local, and state government for over 15 years. Her diverse experience and commitment to design excellence will bring something special to regional Victoria. Lisa’s extensive experience across civic, residential, commercial, and urban projects fortifies her understanding of development challenges. She excels at finding opportunities that will make your project shine. With a knack for untangling your needs, Lisa will find your site’s potential while working within the realities of cost, time, and site constraints.

Remark make better places for more people and are ready to bring our expertise to your project.

SERVICES

Architecture

• Design new buildings that sit comfortably in their surrounds

• Design additions to existing buildings

• Sensitively alter and design contemporary additions to heritage buildings

Place making

• Prepare master plans, action plans and design standards

• Design temporary public spaces

Heritage

• Provide design and heritage advice to Council's for planning applications and development proposals

• Prepare design guidelines and standards for Councils

• Lead workshops to upskill planning teams to support good design in their local context

Climate resilience

• Collaborate with the Castlemaine Institute and other partners on research to make neighbourhoods resilient to the changing climate.