Bates Smart

Bates Smart is one of Australia’s most enduring architecture and design studios, with roots tracing back to 1853 when it was founded by Joseph Reed. Today, it operates as a leading multidisciplinary practice—specializing in architecture, interior design, urban design, strategy, sustainability, and research—from offices in both Melbourne and Sydney With a legacy spanning over 170 years, Bates Smart is celebrated for its transformational, thoughtful design—whether honoured heritage conservation or forward-thinking citymaking. The firm’s work consistently elevates urban life quality and blends enduring craftsmanship with contemporary innovation