Carr opens new Brisbane office in historic locale

After more than a decade of design practice in Queensland, Carr has reinforced its Brisbane presence by opening a new office in Fortitude Valley.

Set within the grounds of historic neo-Gothic Holy Trinity Church, Carr's new office is located inside the state heritage-listed rectory building, originally designed by former Queensland government colonial architect Francis Drummond Greville Stanley and completed in 1889.

The restored rectory is also surrounded by award-winning architectural neighbours. The Fortitude Valley Methodist Church located opposite was the subject of the Brookes Street House by Russell With Co (formerly James Russell Architect), completed in 2006, and later renovated by Hogg and Lamb (architecture), Heath Williams (interiors) and Steven Clegg Design (landscape design) in 2021. Adjacent, 900 Ann Street was completed by Wardle (formerly John Wardle Architects) in 2018 with a fitout by Hassell.

Speaking at the launch event, Carr CEO Nick Carr reflected on the studio's fifty-year design legacy and its natural evolution into the Queensland market so many years ago.

"Over this time, we have collaborated with a wide range of clients on a diverse portfolio of endeavours. As the practice grew and the vision of our clients expanded, there came a natural moment when a new home was needed."

"We believe that relationships, capability and trust are the foundations of our success over the past five decades," he said.

Carr's new location coincides with a series of multi-residential and commercial projects already underway in the state.