Commercial & Residential Architects – Melbourne & Geelong
Based in Melbourne and Geelong, AMG Architects have an established track record of successful residential and commercial projects in these regions. We have a commitment to quality of design, distinguished by our exceptional skills in empathising with and communicating our clients’ wants and needs. We provide comprehensive client consultation, highly detailed documentation, thorough contract administration, knowledge of the latest in building systems and materials, and a network of reliable consultants and trades people.
We are registered with a number of industry-recognised organisations, including the Australian Institute of Architects and the Housing Industry of Australia. Our open-minded design philosophy treats each new project according to its individual set of circumstances. We pay particular attention to detail throughout the entire architectural process and works tirelessly towards securing a positive outcome. The result is a modern and dynamic architectural composition that demonstrates:
Clean lines and simplicity of form
Appropriate treatment of materials and finishes
Careful use of light and shadow
Free-flowing spaces
A meaningful relationship to the environment
Raj Marfatia
Managing Director (Geelong Office)
Education: Bachelor of Architecture (Honours) Deakin University
Registrations: Housing Industry of Australia, Gold Membership (+15 years) and ARBV, Australian Institute of Architects.
Raj has more than 25 years’ experience in the architecture and building industry. In fact, he has uniquely built his career from the ground up as an actual carpenter on site, to being a university student, then educator, onto senior design and documenting architect with some of Victoria’s leading architects and designers. Eventually, co-founding the awarding winning AMG Architects with long-term friend, Marc Ghosn, where he is now the Managing Director of the highly successful Geelong Office.
It is this diversity of experience which has enabled Raj to develop a unique design expertise. Able to create extremely sophisticated and innovative designs that fully-understand and acknowledge the realities of actual building and construction.
Raj’s approach emphasizes on building and maintaining strong and lasting relationships, open and honest communication, working to realistic budgets and time-frames, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of building and construction, an attention to detail and an obsession with always delivering exceptional service and architecture.
“As an architect, I am passionate about creating and helping to deliver modern, environmentally-friendly, practical and thoughtful designs that truly respond to the client’s individual circumstances… and I see this as a collaboration, which involves not only the architect and client but the builder, engineers and all of the other specialist consultants and trades. When we all work together, we achieve so much more and everyone benefits from the experience.” - Raj Marfatia
Marc Ghosn
Managing Director (Melbourne Office)
Education: Bachelor of Architecture Deakin University
Registrations: ARBV, Australian Institute of Architects, A+ Member.
Marc has some 20 years’ experience in the architecture industry, developing design and documentation skills on literally hundreds of medium- to large-scaled commercial retail projects before being approached by a leading architectural design office where he worked to identify opportunities to improve the delivery of architectural projects.
Marc has been able to successfully deliver many high-quality, bespoke architectural projects through thoughtful planning, detailing and supervision. His ceaseless passion for seeking out the latest in architectural materials, systems and technologies available and sharing his knowledge and insights with clients has proven invaluable on projects from initial sketch design through to detailed design, building documentation and contract administration.
Through his uniquely dry and measured project management style, Marc has helped shape AMG Architects’ reputation for creating new and innovative ways to improve the quality of life through sensible design and construction practices.
“I believe every project whether small-, medium- or large-scale represents enormous risks and challenges. But my experience has shown that hard work and commitment, complimented by tried and proven processes and a reliable network of specialists, can actually increase the chances of delivering a successful outcome more often than not.” - Marc Ghosn
What Others Say About Us
“With a fantastic builder and constant detailed involvement and direction from AMG Architects, the house that we wanted was created. Light, open, spacious, functional – visitors and family alike seem to automatically gravitate to the areas designed for them. It’s a beautiful home and we love it”
“Working on the home with both Raj and Marc was a highly rewarding process in which we learned a lot from each other. Their professionalism and friendly nature made it a very enjoyable process.”
“The architects helped develop our ideas in ways we had never imagined and created a completely unique design, which exceeded our initial expectations. We thoroughly enjoyed working with them on our new home.”
“Marc showed a deep understanding of design with a practical understanding of how people actually live in a house. We now appreciate the huge difference between using an architect and simply getting a builder to plan and do the work, given the enormous amount of thinking, designing, planning and decision making goes in at the front of the process. I would strongly recommend him and his firm to anyone looking for architectural design.”
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