About us
BACKGROUND
Platt Architects was formed in Alice Springs in 1985 and is a Northern Territory owned and operated Architectural Practice. The Principal, Les Platt, has spent 38 years practicing within the Northern Territory.
During this period Platt Architects (PA) have accumulated extensive experience in a broad range of medium to large scale projects across the Northern Territory for both the private and public sectors including all stages of project delivery – project management, brief development, master planning, design, documentation and contract administration.
The largest project undertaken to-date by PA is the design and documentation of the Alice Springs Correctional Centre ($40 million at the time of construction).
Platt Architects support local consultants and building contractors where possible. If the need arises Platt Consultants will work in association with other Territory and interstate architectural practices, particularly if there is a need to supplement specific knowledge and/or skills into a project.
During this period Platt Architects (PA) have accumulated extensive experience in a broad range of medium to large scale projects across the Northern Territory for both the private and public sectors including all stages of project delivery – project management, brief development, master planning, design, documentation and contract administration.
The largest project undertaken to-date by PA is the design and documentation of the Alice Springs Correctional Centre ($40 million at the time of construction).
Platt Architects support local consultants and building contractors where possible. If the need arises Platt Consultants will work in association with other Territory and interstate architectural practices, particularly if there is a need to supplement specific knowledge and/or skills into a project.
Sustainable Design
We understand the principles of energy sustainable design for the broad range of climates throughout the NT. Some of the passive Environmentally Sustainable Design solutions we implement include:
– Orientation of buildings to breezes (Top End)
– Orientation to maximise sun shading of walls
– Selection of appropriate building materials and construction systems
– Detailing of insulation and vapour barriers
– Sealing of gaps, windows, doors openings
– Use of BMS to manage temperature & heat loads
– Les Platt was Project Architect on the following buildings which were the first to achieve accreditation in the Northern Territory.
– Arnhemica House, Parap – a two storey office building which has achieved a five star NABERS rating.
WHAT WE OFFER
• 100% commitment to the Northern Territory
• 38 + years experience delivering a broad range of medium to large projects throughout the NT including Education, Health, Housing, Secure Facilities, Laboratories, Offices, Defence, Industrial, Commercial Fit-outs
• Experience in all regions of the NT – Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine and Darwin
• Extensive experience in the delivery of remote Indigenous Community projects
• Delivering projects from inception, including Master Planning and Strategic Facility Plan, to completion within budget
• Accurate and complete documentation
• Responsive to, and work closely with, our Clients
• Stability – our staff are permanent NT people who will be here for the duration of your project.
AWARDS
A high level of design skills have resulted in Platt Consultants receiving several Industry Awards.
• RAIA NT Chapter 1994 Institutional Award Commendation: Red Cross Homes – Katherine
• RAIA NT Chapter 1994 Institutional Award: Alice Springs Prison Stage 1: Minimum Security Cottages & Reception Building
• RAIA NT Chapter 1996 JG Knight Heritage Award: The Residency Alice Springs (in association with McDougall + Vines)
• RAIA NT Chapter 1998 Institutional Award Commendation: APIN Package 72 1st BASB Transport & Maintenance Company
• RAIA NT Chapter 1998 Institutional Award: Medium Security Wing Darwin Correctional Centre
• RAIA NT Chapter 1999 Commercial Award: Whitfield Street Office
• RAIA NT Chapter 2003 Institutional Award Commendation: Gillen Seniors Village Alice Springs
• RAIA NT Chapter 2006 Interior Award: Territory Insurance Office: Fit out Palmerston Branch
• RAIA NT Chapter 2006 Public Buildings Award Commendation: Arafura Timor Research Facility RAIA NT Chapter 2009 Sustainable Architecture Commendation Ben Hammond Office
• Territory Construction 2005 Awards Commercial Construction over $3m Award: Arafura Timor Research Facility
• Territory Construction 2005 Awards President’s Award: Arafura Timor Research Facility
