Mitsuori Architects

Mitsuori literally means ‘threefold’. To us the number three represents a minimalist approach; a reminder that often the most appropriate design solution is about less not more.

It takes just three lines to form the first planar figure. In the first three numbers, all others are synthesized. Three simultaneously represents the starting point and the end point - that which is complete.

Mitsuori Architects is led by Matthew Murfett & Melissa Lim. Our directors each have over 20 years experience working across a range of award winning large and small scale projects in Australia, the United Kingdom, Europe and the USA. Their breadth of experience includes residential and interior architecture, community, education, commercial and hospitality projects through to major public infrastructure and urban master planning projects.

Through our work as a practice, and our long-standing partnerships with other design/building professionals, we continue to explore the craft of architecture. We love working with challenging sites, unusual briefs and technically demanding builds.

What We Do

Mitsuori Architects specialises in architectural design and delivery services in the residential, community and education sectors. Our work ranges from small residential alterations through to larger scale education and master planning projects. We love working with challenging sites, unusual briefs and technically demanding builds.

Successful design and delivery of all our projects is based on the cultivation of long-standing collaborative partnerships with our clients, consultants, and specialist fabricators and contractors.

Architectural Services

We offer a full range of architectural services ranging from project feasibility and concept design through to detailed design, documentation and construction contract administration. We understand that each project brings its own challenges and we work collaboratively with our client, consultant team and builders to manage time, cost and quality through each stage of the design and procurement process to achieve the best possible built outcome.

Our architectural services are typically delivered in line with the Australian Institute of Architects standard scope of services but can be tailored specifically for individual projects.

Planning Permit Applications and Authority Approvals

Our practice has a proven track record for successfully managing planning permit applications and authority approval processes on behalf of our clients. Extensive project experience has allowed us to develop a considered strategic approach to obtaining approvals that begins at the start of the design process and continues through authority negotiations to enable us to achieve the best possible design outcome for our clients.

Our services include preparation of permit application documents, liaison with authorities and providing ongoing guidance on permit related matters.

Project Feasibility

Our project feasibility services aim to provide our clients with a comprehensive understanding of key project opportunities, constraints and risks prior to the commencement of the architectural design process. These services include project feasibility analysis, site/building master planning, and preliminary investigation of relevant authority requirements.

We understand each project must achieve specific time, cost and quality requirements and we work alongside other specialist consultants and advisors to provide preliminary design advice and solutions for residential, community and education projects.

Town Architect & Owners Corporation Services

Our work for residential communities and owner’s corporations focuses on improving the urban environment within estates and providing a framework for their growth and development into the future. We provide design approval services, design consultancy, and community consultation support to residential estates in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Our Town Architect and architectural advisory services include creation, implementation and administration of design guidelines for residential communities. With over 10 years’ experience working in a town architect capacity, our practice has developed effective systems to review, communicate and record design approvals, applications and approvals. Our office uses computerised document tracking to ensure design approvals are comprehensively assessed, managed and recorded for timeliness and consistency throughout the approvals process.