BAU Brearley Architects + Urbanists

BAU (Brearley Architects + Urbanists) is a multidisciplinary studio headquartered in Melbourne with an additional office in Shanghai.
Established in 1992, the practice combines architecture, urban design, planning, and landscape architecture under a unified, research-informed approach. BAU draws on both Eastern and Western philosophies to develop creative, context-sensitive solutions that are environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable.
The firm’s work spans public, cultural, commercial, and residential projects, often engaging with complex urban issues to produce designs that engage users, enrich place, and elicit unexpected synergies. Through thorough site analysis, iterative research, and integrative design strategies, BAU aims to deliver built environments that resonate across scales and communities.