"Our business is the design of quality buildings"

Our designs aim to:

> meet the needs of our Clients in their roles as users and/or investors.
> offer quality design solutions.
> enhance the built environment.
> be environmentally friendly.
> meet capital works budgets.
> enhance the returns on investments.
> minimise recurrent costs.
> encompass new technology.

We achieve these aims by:

> understanding our Clients needs.
> exploring the alternatives to achieve optimum design solutions.
> working as a team with our Clients and construction team members.
> maintaining and developing our office skill base.
> encouraging the development of specialist skills to meet market needs.
> developing and enforcing a rigorous Integrated Management System.

We see ourselves and our Client as The Design Team.

Integrated Management System

Peddle Thorp has an Integrated Management System in place which has been Third Party Certified as meeting the requirements of AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000.

Peddle Thorp's Commitments to Integrated Management are emphasised by the firm's status as a AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000 Certified Company. Peddle Thorp undertook the commitment to formalise the comprehensive management principles on which the firm has built an unparalleled reputation for quality architecture, whilst protecting the interests of our clients by managing projects to meet all budgetary and programming restraints. The Peddle Thorp project team is fully aware of the high level of coordination and communication required to ensure any project progresses smoothly.

Peddle Thorp, has achieved Third Party Certification of its Integrated Management System which incorporates the comprehensive processes of design, design development documentation and project administration (in all forms).

The communication philosophy includes detailed review processes for a thorough assessment of:

> appropriateness of design
> value for money
> complete coordination of all design disciplines
> fulfillment of the brief in accordance with client expectations
> correction of misunderstandings that may be revealed in the functional brief
> attainment of programme

The internal review processes are automatically undertaken as part of Peddle Thorp's Integrated Management System which is established for each project, however, the team whole heartedly supports the philosophy of programmed independent Value Management exercises. From such exercises, the deliverables of the project can be undertaken and continuously reviewed against budget requirements and life cycle performance criteria. The project team, will be very conscious of the life cycle cost, energy management and ecologically sustainable development criteria which influence design of buildings and services. The combination of the value management and project quality plan underpins the maintenance of quality throughout each phase of our commission.

Awards and Commendations

2007	State Library of Queensland 2007 RAIA National Architecture Awards - The Sir Zelman Cowen Award for Public Architecture (In Association with Donovan Hill Architects)
2007	State Library of Queensland 2007 RAIA National Architecture Awards - The Emil Sodersten Award for Interior Architecture (In Association with Donovan Hill Architects)
2007	State Library of Queensland RAIA Queensland Architecture Awards - FDG Stanley Awards for Public Architecture (In Association with Donovan Hill Architects)
2007	State Library of Queensland RAIA Queensland Architecture Awards - Brisbane Building of the Year (In Association with Donovan Hill Architects)
2007	State Library of Queensland RAIA Queensland Architecture Awards - Regional Commendation (In Association with Donovan Hill Architects)
2007	Cicle on Cavill UDIA - (Qld) Award for Excellence 2007 - Award for Urban Renewel
2007	State Library of Queensland AIB Queensland Awards 2007 - Project of the Year + Sustainability Commendation (In Association with Donovan Hill Architects)
2007	St Andrew's Catholic College, Cairns RAIA Queensland Architecture Awards - Regional Commendation
2007	Green Room DIA Interior Design Awards 2007 - Commendation
2006	99 Melbourne Street RAIA Queensland Architecture Awards 2006 - Regional Commendation
2006	99 Melbourne Street Property Council of Australia - Rider Hunt Award, Queensland Commendation
2005	99 Melbourne Street Australian Property Institute Queensland Excellence in Property Awards 2005 - High Commendation
2005	Carlson House RAIA Queensland Architecture Awards 2005 - Regional Commendation
2005	Centre of Contemporary Art, Cairns RAIA Queensland Architecture Awards 2005 - Building of the Year
2005	Centre of Contemporary Art, Cairns RAIA Queensland Architecture Awards 2005 - Regional Commendation
2005	Tree House RAIA Queensland Architectue Awards 2005 - Regional Commendation
2004	Wasabi Bar (Courier-Mail Home Show) Courier-Mail People Choice Awards
2004	University of Queensland GPN3 RAIA Queensland Architecture Awards 2004 - Public Building - Institutional Building Categarory - State Award (In Association with Donovan Hill Architects)
2004	University of Queensland GPN3 RAIA Queensland Architecture Awards 2004 - Sub-Tropical Design Award (In Association with Donovan Hill Architects)
2004	University of Queensland GPN3 RAIA Queensland Architecture Awards 2004 - Building of the Year (In Association with Donovan Hill Architects)
2004	University of Queensland GPN3 RAIA Queensland Architecture Awards 2004 - Regional Commendation (In Association with Donovan Hill Architects)
2004	Gladstone Art Gallery Extension RAIA (Queensland Architectural Awards) - Public Building - Cultural Building Category - High Commendation
2004	Esplanade Nodes RAIA (Far North Queensland Region) - Urban Design Award 2004
2004	Esplanade Nodes RAIA (Far North Queensland Region) - Regional Commendation
2004	Esplanade Nodes RAIA (Far North Queensland Region) - Building of the Year
2004	Mater Mackay Hospital RAIA (Mackay & Whitsunday Region) - Building of the Year
2004	Mater Mackay Hospital RAIA (Mackay & Whitsunday Region) - Regional Commendation
2004	Fogarty Park Soundshell RAIA (Far North Queensland Region) - Regional Commendation
2003	Mater Misericordiae Private Hospital, Mackay Mackay City Council Mobility and Access Advisory Committee Access Award (New Building - Community Care Category)
2002	Holy Spirit Northside QMBA Construction Awards - Project of the Year
2002	Holy Spirit Northside QMBA Construction Awards - Health Facilities over $10M
2002	Mater Private Clinic High Commendation, AIB Professional Excellence Awards
2001	QUT Art Museum RAIA (Queensland Chapter) - Interiors Architecture Award
2001	QUT Art Museum RAIA (Brisbane Chapter) - Commendation
2001	QUT Art Museum QMBA - Best Refurbishment Project under $3M
2001	QUT Gardens Theatre QMBA - Best Refurbishment Project over $3M
2001	QUT Art Museum IES Australian and New Zealand International Lighting Award
2001	St. Andrews College, Redlynch, Cairns RAIA (North Queensland Chapter) - Commendation
2000	Royal Children's Hospital QMBA - Best Hospital Project
1999	Griffith University Logan Campsus RAIA (Brisbane Chapter) - Commendation
1999	Cairns City Council Headquarters RAIA (North Queensland Chapter) - Commendation
1998	Powerlink Queensland Virginia Project RAIA (Queensland Chapter)The Recycling Award
1998	Gallipoli Army Barracks Enoggera QMBA Housing & Construction Awards Best Community Service - Buildings in Excess of $5m Category
1998	307 Queen Street Refurbishment QMBA Construction Award - Refurbishment
1998	Powerlink Queensland Virginia Project RAIA (Brisbane Chapter) - Commendatio
1997	Griffith University (Gold Coast) Information Services Building RAIA (Gold Coast Chapter) - Commendation
1997	Nusa Dua Beach Hotel Renovation RAIA International Award
1997	307 Queen Street Refurbishment RAIA (Brisbane Chapter) - Commendation
1997	Gold Coast Stations (Q Rail) Nerang, Ormeau, Helensvale QMBA Construction Awards -Project of the Year
1996	QUT Business Faculty Building IES Lighting Award
1996	Cape York Health Centres & Remote Area Administration RAIA (North Queensland Chapter) - Commendation
1996	Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Rider Hunt BOMA Award (In association with Cox Rayner Architects)
1995	ASB Bank Centre, Auckland BOMA - NBR (NZ) Supreme Award for Most Outstanding Property
1995	Commonwealth Law Courts BOMA Award Bronze Plaque (In association with Australian Construction Services)
1995	Mater Misericordiae Private Hospital BOMA Award Certificate of Merit -Category of Public Buildings
1989	AMP Place Refurbishment, Brisbane Civic Design Award Queensland Chapter RAIA
1989	Central Plaza 1 & 2 Brisbane Excellence in Architecture - Commercial Building Award, Queensland Chapter, R.A.I.A. (in association with Kisho Kurokawa & Associates)
1981	AMP Place Brisbane BOMA Award
1981	Mineral House Brisbane BOMA Special Merit Certificate