Adam and Kirsty are terrific. We have such a lovely house now. Clever design, very collaborative. I absolutely would recommend them. They took the time to get on the same page as us. Very good with the environmental aspects and efficiency of our house. Great communicators. They saw us through the whole process and have been in our corner always. I am pleased every day by the great design of my home. It does what good architecture should: It has made my life better. Thank you.

Kathrine Todd-Menzel (Owner of Lower Mitcham House)

LIVING ARCHITECTURE

We were very fortunate to feature The Golden Elm House as part of the ‘Living Architecture’ series. Much thanks to the AIA for the opportunity, to The Local Project for their production, and last but not least - our clients who let us show off their house.

WHO ARE khab?

Khab Architects are an Adelaide Architecture Practice enthusiastic about the work we do. Kirsty Hewitt and Adam Brown, run the practice and work on a range of type and scale of projects, from residential to commercial and institutional.  Kirsty and Adam have some help and as small team of 4 we operate out of a dynamic studio environment shared with designers. Our architecture values client individuality, environmental responsibility, material qualities and spatial beauty. We place high value on developing a strong working relationships on every project between client, architect and builder.

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR THE BEST ADELAIDE ARCHITECT, WHY IS KHAB A GREAT CHOICE?

• We are great listeners and place significant emphasis on understanding what you want

• We are down-to-earth

• We value strong working relationships with everyone involved in a project and consider these relationships as critical to the success of the project

• We can balance function, efficiency, value for money, environmental sustainability, quality, beauty - the pragmatic and the creative.

• We have tons of experience and a growing number of award winning projects

Affordable community housing

These are the first 3 of 39 Khab has helped to deliver for YourPlace Housing. Across 8 different metropolitan sites and with varying levels of SDA certification, these houses are simple, economical, well-designed dwellings all with north facing living areas and courtyards, and with excellent amenity for tenants. More importantly, they are a small part of addressing a huge need in Australia for affordable housing.

AWARD WINNING ADELAIDE ARCHITECTs

2020 AIA SA winner of the John S Chappel Award for new houses for the ‘Spinifex House’

2019 Finalist in the Dulux Colour Awards

2019 Winner of an Architectural Award for New Houses in the AIA Awards 2019

2017 Honorable Mention Adelaide Creative Community Hub Competition 

2016 AIA SA Winner of the John Schenk Award for Residential Architecture (Alterations and Additions) for the 'Veil and Mortar' project

2013 AIA SA Commendation for Sustainability for the 'Fan and Flare' project

2012 AIA SA Winner People's Choice Award for Residential Architecture for 'Little at Large'

2012 AIA SA Commendation for Residential Architecture for 'Little at Large'

2012 AIA SA Commendation for Public Architecture for 'Lid on Learning'

WHY USE AN ARCHITECT?

• Architects are highly skilled at converting your needs and aspirations into a built outcome

• Architects apply impartial, creative thinking to add value to your project

• Architects can respond to what you value most

• Architects can guide you through design, approvals, and construction

• Architects are professionally trained, registered, and insured

SPECIALIST VETERINARY Architects

…..well we designed one anyway. The Walkerville Vet turned out really well - so well in fact that it received a Commendation at the 2020 Architecture Awards.

With every project we undertake a large amount of research and absorb volumes of information to truly understand our clients so that we can respond with the perfect design.

At the Walkerville Vet we learnt a huge amount about the process and complexities of working with animals of all shapes and sizes (not to mention their owners). On a single project we practically became expert Veterinary Architects and would love the opportunity to apply that expertise on another project.

The Walkerville Vet building is unique in being a veterinary practice of two halves that fit seamlessly together. Modern clinical and hospital areas exist alongside extensive natural light, colour and joinery without contradiction. Pet owners report that their anxieties are allayed by the open, welcoming introduction and then by the transition to professional patient care areas when needed. Vets’ and nurses’ working environment is enhanced by bright, open spaces with wide, straight access and efficient workflows, essential for carrying or moving animals. Dr Andrew Spanner (Owner of the Walkerville Vet)