Construction inspired design thinking

Thinktank Architects are an award-winning architecture firm with international Architects based in Brisbane.

Our philosophy

A strong foundation leads to successful projects

Thinktank Architects begins every project with a reverse engineering assessment of market requirements, price points and site constraints. A thorough feasibility analysis establishes construction budgets and project returns. Working this way allows us to manipulate and stretch the site constraints, and planning restrictions to your advantage.

The result is attractive, innovative and market-leading projects that fulfil market expectations, create product desirability and meet budgets. A successful project.

What defines us

Who we are is where we have come from

Thinktank Architects was founded in 1992 by Director Michael Jullyan. The practice is based in Brisbane and operates across the entire eastern seaboard.

Our approach grew organically from a practical understanding of the construction process gained in managing a construction company. It is from here that Thinktank Architects’ informed value management stems from, and why we are often sought after for our project management experience.

Director Thinktank Architects

Michael Jullyan

Michael brings extensive hands-on construction and cost estimating expertise. As an affordable housing consultant, retirement and aged living expert, and accredited SDA assessor, he delivers practical, innovative, and cost-effective solutions across diverse residential and assisted living sectors.

Education

  • Fellow of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects
  • Bachelor of Architecture
  • Bachelor of Applied Science – Built Environment
  • Diploma of Access Consulting
  • ABSA Building Sustainability Assessor

Social commitments

  • Chairman / co-founder: Wynnum Revitalization Taskforce
  • Chairman / co-founder: Wynnum Commerce Incorporated
  • Chairman / co-founder: Moreton Bay Museum
  • Chairman: Governance Board DPSS
  • Executive Architect: Architectural Review Committee

I have worked with Michael and the Thinktank team on several projects and have been impressed with the way they have easily adapted to our Design and Construct process adding valuable insight and know how to our projects. This has enabled us to put forward valuable cost savings, saving the client money and time.

Jamie Coe
Hutchinson Builders
Our strengths

Reasons clients choose us

We believe in quality

The core of the practice is in providing reliable and extensive value management whilst maintaining a high level of detail and distinguished design. This is possible due to a talented engine room of experienced designers, documenters and specification writers.

Award winning team

The team has won numerous apartment awards and commendations including; Best Apartments; Best Penthouse; Best Kitchen, Best Bathroom; National award for Excellence in High Density Housing as well as many individual housing awards.

Construction Inspired Thinking

Our approach, developed from firsthand construction experience, underpins our knowledgeable value management and project leadership. Our in-depth feasibility studies determine budgets and returns, enabling us to leverage constraints and planning regulations to benefit you, making us a highly sought-after team.

Residential projects

The team focus and main speciality are multi Residential projects with a constant continuation of our groundbreaking residential work. This field along with resort work, such as Hayman Island and Sanctuary Cove Golf Course and resort has been our mainstay.

Retirement living

Retirement living and nursing homes is a natural adjunct to our core work and we have been at the forefront of the emerging resort retirement evolution that is changing the face and perception of aged living.

Social / Affordable Housing

Thinktank Architects design sustainable, prefabricated housing for non-profits and developments, achieving up to 9-star energy ratings. Using modular methods, they cut skilled labor needs, lower costs, and deliver appealing, practical solutions for LHA, NDIS, and SDA housing beyond traditional institutional styles.

Our latest work

Recent Projects

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Michael is adept at understanding the brief and conceptualising the vision. Coupled with his understanding of construction I couldn’t recommend him more highly.

Andrew Hay
Lendlease