So, what do the common industry “buzz words” mean for you here at Whisker Architecture:

☑ Design-focussed: You want a beautiful design. We want to design beautiful things.

☑ People-focussed: You want to feel heard and understood. There is no project without YOUR story. If everybody were the same the world would only need one architect. You make the design unique and keep our lives interesting and relevant.

☑ Socially and Environmentally Ethical: Respect for people and the environment is core to our beliefs.
That respect starts with our clients and their immediate neighbourhood through sensitive and sustainable design - through to our global responsibilities to operate with as little environmental impact as possible, specify ethically sourced materials, bank with a responsible organisation, and invest our superannuation in ethical funds.
We are also passionate about improving the inclusivity of the built environment through Universal Design Principles. Depending on if the project is a new build or alteration, we will work with you to understand what that means for your project.

☑ Experienced: You want peace of mind that we know what we’re doing. We want a smooth project with minimal speedbumps and no pot-holes - and we’ve got the design, procurement, and on-site experience to make that happen.

☑ Full Service: Save yourself the hassle of knowing who does what when by letting us be your tour guide from the first sketch to the rectification of the last defect. We’ll be with you every step of the way so you can focus on enjoying the ride.

Audrey Whisker

Director & Registered Architect (ARBV)
BA Arch Canb, MArch Melb

My name is, Audrey Whisker, and I am a Melbourne-based architect and founder of Whisker Architecture.

We champion the principles of sustainability and inclusivity in our projects - because we only have one planet, and everybody deserves to feel included on that planet.

“Live, Learn, and Work [in] Your Values”

This is our Why. It’s about the home, school, or workplace – our client’s space – reflecting what’s important to them.

I believe when we live, learn, and work in a space that supports who we want to be and how we want to live, we have more capacity for empathy, kindness, and generosity.

And who wouldn’t want a world with more of that?

It is our intent that every building we shape, thereafter shapes a better tomorrow.

A better tomorrow for the client, the users, the community, and the planet.

Born in Sydney, I’ve lived all down the east coast in Queensland, Canberra and now Melbourne, but also as far afield as the United Arab Emirates and Vanuatu. I’ve experienced a variety of cultures, climates, building styles and education systems and I bring a love of diversity and open-minded approach to each of my projects.

With over 10 years’ experience in the industry, I have worked on a variety of projects including residential, multi-residential, education, workplace, and hospitality.

My particular interest is in how people interact with public and private spaces, and how those spaces influence how we act. After a varied early career, this drew me to focus on education architecture where I have spent the past five years delivering award-winning multimillion-dollar education facilities for the Victorian School Building Authority, Catholic Education Office, and higher education institutions. This experience with state government works has given me a strong understanding of delivering on time, on budget, and to a high moral standard.