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01.

Who We Are

Fratelle is a Perth-based architecture, interiors and urban design firm that delivers projects across Australia. We have cultivated an open, collaborative and creative culture, to become a leader in Australia’s property and construction industry. We are strong advocates for improving the built environment through the delivery of innovative and award-winning architectural projects.

Why You Should Work With Us

We design projects that enhance lifestyles and create memorable experiences.
We understand the design journey and deliver realised projects that generate the best returns for our clients.
We are curious and we want to understand your desires and requirements, and importantly, how you want to engage in your space.
We take great care in crafting environmentally sustainable buildings that positively impact people’s lives.

“Good design is only one solution for a great future.” – Adrian Fratelle, Director

“We have a loud industry voice and advocate heavily to create long-lasting positive impact on our cities and regions.” – Kylee Schoonens, Director

02.

What We Do

Our 20 years of experience has ranged across sectors, from apartments to aged care, civic, retail, hospitality, workplace, learning and heritage.

We integrate our diverse learning across sector, and use lifestyle as the key driver for thoroughly understanding how our clients want their users to engage with their project.

We design, create, inspire, and lead.

03.

Advocacy

Our heavy involvement in advocacy groups, working with State and Local Government agencies and the private sector allows us to positively shape how built form influences the way communities work.

“We engage people across the industry and the WA community, to understand their needs and how we can enhance their lives.” – Kylee Schoonens, Director

“Our focus is not only on the micro – project scale, but the macro – city shaping scale.” – Adrian Fratelle, Director

Who we are involved with:
DevelopmentWA
The Property Council of Australia
The Australian Institute of Architects
Housing Industry Group
Green Building Council
National Association of Women in Construction
Committee for Perth
Australian Institute of Company Directors

04.

Collaborations

We believe that strength comes from developing trusted relationships. We collaborate across the industry to build the best teams for each and every project.

Fratelle has established a long standing national network including with associated architectural practice Rothelowman (based in Victoria, NSW, and Queensland). The depth of our collaboration enables Fratelle to confidently and efficiently deliver projects across Australia. We have aligned values and vision, and we share resources and our expertise that enables us to jointly deliver a range of design and construction projects, including largescale developments. Learn more here.

Ecohabit is a sustainable residential architecture practice, which is a part of Fratelle. Ecohabit provides a test bed of ideas, often trialling initiatives that are rolled out in larger scale Fratelle projects including apartments, aged care, and commercial developments. We see sustainability as not just elements that are tacked on to the outside of buildings, but rather as an intrinsic part of our design approach that ensure healthy buildings and healthy lives for those that inhabit them.

We are key partners in Renew Property Collective. Renew are a collective of respected property advisors and consultants, collaborating to assist owners of aged property assets across Western Australia realise their site’s full potential through ownerled developments. We unlock redevelopment potential through a unique design approach in combination with collaborating with other development advisers. This provides owners a lever of control over development outcomes, apartment designs and development profit, whilst ensuring the currently underutilised site value is fully realised.

05.

Innovation & Sustainability

Better project outcomes are driven by great ideas and often require a multi-faceted design approach.

We believe consideration needs to be given to all facets of the project including construction techniques, procurement strategies and design approach to achieve the best outcomes. Our passion for all construction methods, including prefabrication, timber frame and alternative materials means we understand how to deliver cost and design efficiencies.

“Sustainability is integral to every project and takes into account our responsibility to our environment, cultural significance, social connection and economic viability.” –Adrian Fratelle, Director

06.

People

Our talented and close team are passionate about synthesising our ideas to generate amazing projects.

With over 25 years’ experience in the construction & architecture industry, Adrian’s expertise lies in technology & construction methodologies. His passion is sustainable design, he brings to each project a vast wealth of knowledge on sustainable design principles, products, technologies, & practical applications.

Adrian Fratelle

Director

Kylee is heavily involved across the architecture & planning industry in different groups that advocate for a stronger built environment. She is an expert in assisting to get projects off the ground that will provide amenity to our communities. Kylee’s vast experience includes a specialisation in the Aged Care sector & complex contract administration.

Kylee Schoonens

Director

Philip’s area of expertise is in heritage architecture, in addition to significant skill in the management of highly complex projects & their contract administration. His experience with heritage projects over many years gives him great understanding of working with existing buildings & their complexities.

Philip McAllister

Senior Architect

Haydn has worked on a range of projects from apartments to residential developments, to community centres. His elegant eye for details, practical mind, & thorough approach to project management ensures quality outcomes across the board. He is detail oriented with strong communication & coordination skills that strengthen our consultant teams.

Haydn Ward

Architect

Having previously worked as a director of his own architecture firm, Marc is highly experienced in every stage that a project encompasses. He is heavily experienced in aged care and retirement living and retail projects, in addition to various commercial and hospitality developments.

Marc Spadaccini

Senior Architect

Lou’s skill for creating striking interiors spans all project types with a specialisation in multi-residential developments & retail fit-outs. She provides wide ranging creative solutions from high-end boutique hotels, to commercial developments, to apartments & more, across both small & large scale projects.

Lou Day

Interiors Lead

Richard’s experience ranges from projects of small scales to large developments, with his expertise in the residential & multi-residential sphere. The technical aptitude that he brings to all his work is an asset to each project, as he competently guides a project’s documentation from concept design through to final documentation.

Richard Thomas

Architect

Jackie is highly experienced in large scale multi-residential projects. She has worked on various developments in Australia and abroad. She also has considerable experience with education projects in addition to having worked on the Perth Children’s Hospital. Her thorough documentation and project coordination skills are an asset to our studio.

Jackie Anderson

Architect

Nick contributes a versatile skill-set with experience in all project stages, and particularly with multi-residential and apartment projects. His practical mind, with a keen attention to detail throughout documentation and project management brings great strength to our team.

Nick Lim

Graduate Architect

Tenille’s highly organised management of the everyday operations of the studio is invaluable to our team. She has embraced the design world, supporting the work of our design team, in addition to managing the accounts, & working tirelessly to ensure the office runs smoothly. Her thoughtful & attentive approach is highly regarded in the office.

Tenille Stumpers

Office Manager

Utilising his extensive commercial background, Phil adds invaluable strength to our professional structure. Phil is passionate about streamlining and optimising business operations so that Fratelle can focus on what really matters: our clients and their projects.

Phil Nillsen

Business Optimisation Manager

Our online presence is important to reflect our values and capabilities as a company, in addition to sharing our knowledge and industry insights. With a background in architecture, Naomi provides this essential role, telling the story of who Fratelle is, our valued partnerships, and what we stand for.