Designing with Less, Delivering More
At Andrew Noonan Architect, we believe great design isn’t about more—it’s about enoughness. We distil architecture to its essence, ensuring every space is purposeful, enduring, and deeply connected to place. Our work is thoughtful, responsive, and designed to last.
Our Approach
Clarity through reduction. We strip design back to its essentials. Every project is a process of refinement, every decision is intentional—crafted with precision, warmth, and intelligence. Nothing is superfluous: everything has intent. Sustainability is not an afterthought; it is embedded in our process.
Our approach balances clarity and creativity, bringing regenerative principles to every project. We focus on sufficiency—designing spaces that respect both people and planet, ensuring they serve their users today and endure for generations.
What Makes Us Different
Sustainability as Intelligence – We integrate passive design strategies, regenerative principles, and responsible material choices to create architecture that is both intelligent and sustainable.
Clarity Through Reduction – Our work is defined by simplicity, where nothing is superfluous and every element has purpose.
Enduring & Contextual – Each project responds to its place, its people, and its history, creating spaces that feel inevitable—like they have always belonged.
Precision with Warmth – Minimal does not mean cold. Our designs are crafted for experience, balancing precision with a sense of humanity and warmth.
Who We Work With
We collaborate with clients who share our values—those who appreciate thoughtful design, understand the value of architecture, and are committed to meaningful, sustainable outcomes. Whether it’s a new home, an adaptive reuse project, or a public space, we seek partnerships that prioritise quality, longevity, and integrity. We believe good design should be available to everyone.
Awards & Recognition
RAIA Queensland Harry Marks Award for Sustainable Architecture
RAIA Greater Brisbane Region Houses – Alterations and Additions 2024 Commendation
Houses Awards: House Alteration and Addition under 200sqm 2024 Shortlist
RAIA Queensland Award: Houses – Alterations and Additions 2024 Shortlist
RAIA Greater Brisbane Region Buildings That Breathe 2024 Shortlist
Let’s Create Something Enduring
If you’re looking to create architecture that is purposeful, intelligent, and deeply connected to place, we’d love to hear from you.
Get in touch to start the conversation.
To read our Sustainability Action Plan (SAP) click here:
Nominated architect QLD: Andrew Noonan (Reg. 5779)