Architectus
(12 reviews)
Company Profile
Company overview
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Industry
Architectural & Design Services
Specialities
Residential, Defence, Education & Research, Health & Science, Public, Commercial & Mixed Use, Infrastructure & Transport, Architecture, Interior, Urban Design, Landscape
Company size
101-1,000
Primary location
Melbourne, Victoria
We design to make a positive and lasting impact on people, cities, and communities. We’re a multi-disciplinary practice with national reach and deep expertise, enabling us to achieve design excellence at scale.
Our 800+ architects, interior designers, landscape architects, urban planners, urban designers, digital experts, and wayfinding specialists collaborate across 13 studios in Australia and New Zealand, working on projects of every type and size. This makes us the largest, most versatile design practice in our region.
Through a thoughtful, integrated approach to design, we form genuine partnerships with our clients and collaborators to create meaningful and resilient places that endure.
Our mission statement
We design to make a positive and lasting impact on people, cities, and communities.
Partnering with clients, collaborators, and end users is a fundamental part of how we work – and how we create exceptional places together.
Through a rigorous creative process that draws on the latest design thinking and technologies, we uncover, test, and refine what makes each project special to push the boundaries of what’s possible.
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What’s it like working at Architectus?
AI summary of recent reviews
Employees appreciate the office facilities and location at Architectus, including modern fitouts and quality amenities. The company offers a flexible working culture that supports work/life balance, and employees enjoy working on a wide variety of interesting projects. Many note that their teams are supportive and collaborative, with friendly colleagues and good training opportunities available.
However, there are some potential challenges, such as management structure being opaque with multiple layers, limited pathways for internal promotion, and a demanding workload with long hours being common. Some employees have noted a hierarchy between studios and feel that recognition for their efforts could be improved.
However, there are some potential challenges, such as management structure being opaque with multiple layers, limited pathways for internal promotion, and a demanding workload with long hours being common. Some employees have noted a hierarchy between studios and feel that recognition for their efforts could be improved.
Recent reviews
1.0
Senior Designer
Oct 2026Sydney NSW 20002 to 3 years in the role, former employee
Toxic team environment where workplace dynamics overshadowed expertise and design quality.
The good thingsThe main benefit was the opportunity to gain experience working on high-profile projects. Beyond that, my experience was disappointing.
The challengesI found the working environment challenging, with team dynamics and social relationships appearing to carry more weight than professional expertise, constructive collaboration, and design quality. I did not feel that technical knowledge and relevant industry experience were consistently valued. The team culture did not provide the supportive and collaborative environment I expected, and the experience left me disappointed in the workplace culture and opportunities for professional development.
Talent Acquisition LeadThank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're pleased to hear that you had the opportunity to work on high-profile projects during your time with us.
We're disappointed to learn that aspects of the team environment and workplace culture did not align with your expectations. We are committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplace where diverse perspectives, technical expertise, and professional growth are encouraged and valued.
We appreciate your feedback, as it provides important insights into areas where we can continue to improve the employee experience. We truly wish you all the best in your future endeavours.
3d ago
4.0
Senior Architect
Sep 2026Melbourne VIC 30043 to 4 years in the role, current employee
Reasonable Large Architectural Practice
The good things-Computers/laptops
-Office location and fitout
-EOT facilities
-Flexible working culture
-My team is great, nice people and easy to work with.
The challenges-Management is opaque, and you are a small cog in the machine
-unless you have someone senior who fights for you, you will get overlooked.
-Little pathway for promotion internally
-Can be unpleasant if you're on a bad project or team
-Very big and corporate, which is not for everyone
Talent Acquisition LeadThank you for sharing your feedback. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed aspects of the workplace, including the office environment, flexible working arrangements, and, most importantly, the positive relationships within your team.
We appreciate your comments regarding career progression, visibility, and the experience of working within a large organisation. Feedback like this helps us identify opportunities to improve, and we thank you for taking the time to share your perspective.
We wish you all the best for the future. We wish you all the best for the future.
3d ago
1.0
Senior Architectural Designer
Jul 2026Melbourne VIC 30001 to 2 years in the role, former employee
Toxic culture & top-heavy management
The good thingsOffice amenities & decent coffee machine
The challengesTop-heavy management with noticeable ego at senior levels. Communication from leadership can feel condescending and there’s a tendency for staff to be spoken about rather than supported directly. Clear favouritism from management impacts resourcing which was also disorganised at times.
There’s a strong internal hierarchy between studios with Sydney clearly positioned as the dominant office. This creates an environment where other studios can feel undervalued and there’s an unspoken pressure to align with or appease Sydney leadership.
Workloads are high and long hours are the norm, but recognition & appreciation is limited. There is little regard for staff wellbeing when it comes to late nights, unreasonable workloads and tight deadlines, including lack of basic support like transport unless pre-approved. Wellbeing initiatives feel superficial at best i.e posting an ‘R U OK?’ sign doesn’t compensate for a lack of genuine support.
Talent Acquisition LeadThank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're pleased to hear you appreciated the office environment and facilities.
We're disappointed to learn that aspects of leadership, communication, workload management, and workplace culture did not meet your expectations. We are committed to creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and recognised for their contributions.
We appreciate your honest feedback, as it helps us identify opportunities to improve the employee experience across our teams and studios. We wish you all the best for the future.
3d ago
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