We give you the best of both worlds

We’re qualified architects with many years’ experience in the practical elements of building design. But we also offer expertise in the more emotional, human-centred side of design. We approach projects from the perspectives of both the client and the architect – and that’s what sets us apart.

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Suzie Wiley

Architect & Facilitator

“I am interested in injecting meaningful spaces for individuals and collectives into existing frameworks – homes, workplaces, cities and nature. I enjoy creating heightened human habitats that embrace and magnify our human experiences. I practice human centred design and start by deeply understanding users. I use my love of systems, frameworks and methodologies to create new applications for design thinking in architecture. I’m interested in education and exploring new ways for users to co-design with us and learn during the design process.”

Laura Pascoe

Architect & Facilitator

“I am an architect, artist, maker and clarifier. I’m fascinated by people and love understanding their unique preferences and am passionate about enabling them to enhance their surroundings and the experiences they have within them. I make objects, design spaces, facilitate workshops and consult on projects. By listening to people’s stories I can help to identify their ideal experiences, design a unique solution and clarify a bespoke direction.”

Awards

Australian Interior Design Awards 2015

Surroundings was awarded the Winner Best State Residential Award for our Dock St Warehouse Project.

Australian Interior Design Awards 2014

Surroundings was Shortlisted for Workplace Design for our Endodontic Group Project

2015 Eat Drink Design Awards

Surroundings was Shortlisted for Best Bar for our project Heya Bar

Energex Sustainable Building Award

The 100 Ipswich Road Project was a winner for Wiley & Co when they were awarded the Major Winner for Building Owners in Energex Sustainable Building Awards.

Design Institute of Australia Award

Suzie Wiley was awarded a commendation for Environmentally Sustainable Design in the Interior Design Awards held in Melbourne for the 100 Ipswich Road Project.

Master Builders Association State Award

Wiley & Co Pty Ltd, for Excellence in Building for Queenslands Climate