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Context before form
We begin by understanding place, climate, orientation and the existing qualities of each site before defining an architectural response.
02About the studio
Thoughtful architecture begins with careful observation.
URBANARC Design Consultants is an architectural practice focused on creating calm, enduring and contextually responsive places.
Our work is shaped by close collaboration, disciplined planning and a considered understanding of material, climate and light.
Studio story
We create architecture that feels specific to its place and natural to inhabit.
Our process is grounded in listening. Before form is considered, we seek to understand the people, routines and ambitions that will give the project meaning.
From there, each design develops through a careful reading of the site. Orientation, landscape, climate, privacy and natural light become active parts of the architectural response.
The result is not a predetermined style, but a clear and considered outcome shaped by its particular context.
“Architecture should feel quietly inevitable—considered, generous and deeply connected to place.”
Design principle
Studio values
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Clarity over excess
Our work is guided by clear planning, measured proportions and a restrained material language rather than unnecessary complexity.
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Enduring materials
Materials are selected for their tactility, durability and ability to develop character through use and time.
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Life at the centre
Every project is shaped around how people move, gather, rest and experience space throughout the day.
People
A focused studio shaped by shared ideas and close collaboration.
Our team brings together design thinking, technical knowledge and a careful understanding of how architecture is experienced.
Working closely across every stage allows each project to maintain a clear architectural direction from initial idea to final documentation.
Founder and Principal
URBANARC
Shehla is an award-winning architect and interior designer with extensive work experience, now based in Perth. She leads with a design philosophy grounded in simplicity, functionality, and a sensitivity to context.
Her work spans residential, commercial, hospitality and interior projects, each reflecting a refined balance between aesthetic beauty and practical living. With a reputation for thoughtful design and a keen eye for detail, she brings warmth and originality to every project.
Her approach is collaborative, ensuring that each client’s vision is carefully translated into spaces that feel personal, enduring, and inspiring.
Studio team
A small and collaborative team supporting the studio’s design, documentation and project coordination.
Architectural Designer
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Staff Member One
Architectural Designer
Contributing across concept development, documentation and visual communication, with a strong interest in material detail and residential design.
Architectural Draftsperson
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Staff Member Two
Architectural Draftsperson
Supporting projects through careful drafting, technical coordination and the preparation of clear, considered architectural documentation.
Design process
A clear process from first conversation to built outcome.
Each stage is collaborative and deliberate, allowing the design to develop with clarity while maintaining a consistent architectural direction.
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Listen
We establish the project ambitions, practical requirements, budget and the qualities that matter most to the people who will inhabit the space.
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Observe
We study the site, surrounding context, climate, light, views and constraints to uncover the strongest opportunities.
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Define
Ideas are refined through planning, proportion, material studies and close collaboration with clients and consultants.
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Realise
We guide the project through documentation and delivery with care, consistency and attention to the original design intent.
Work with the studio
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