Deicke Richards

What This Firm Does

Deicke Richards is a cross-disciplinary architecture and design practice established in Queensland with offices in Brisbane, Darwin, and Melbourne. The firm places community at the centre of all design work and uses design to achieve social purpose across residential, commercial, and educational projects.

Architectural Services

The practice provides architectural design services for educational facilities, community buildings, and commercial developments throughout Queensland and the Northern Territory. The firm prepares development applications under the Planning Act 2016 (Qld) and coordinates with local councils for project approvals. Services include:

• Educational facility design and master planning
• Community building and social infrastructure projects
• Commercial and mixed-use development design
• Heritage building refurbishment and adaptive reuse

Interior Design and Urban Planning

The team carries out interior design projects and urban design work that supports community-focused development outcomes. The practice works with government clients and educational institutions to deliver spaces that serve diverse community needs across multiple project scales.

• Interior design for educational and community spaces
• Urban design and public realm planning
• Social impact assessment and community engagement
• Sustainable design integration and planning

Professional Accreditations

The firm holds registrations with the Australian Institute of Architects and maintains architect registrations across Queensland, New South Wales, and the Northern Territory. Key principals hold Fellowship status with the Royal Australian Institute of Architects, demonstrating recognized expertise in architectural practice and design excellence.

• FRAIA Fellowship status for senior principals
• NSW architect registration for interstate projects
• Over two decades of practice experience in Queensland
• Established client relationships with educational institutions

Service Areas

Deicke Richards operates from studios in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Darwin, serving clients across Queensland, Victoria, and the Northern Territory. The practice works with councils throughout South East Queensland and regional areas, delivering projects that respond to local community needs and planning frameworks.

• Brisbane and South East Queensland councils
• Regional Queensland and Northern Territory communities
• Melbourne metropolitan area through Victorian studio