Technē: ‘To make, poetically’
The studio was established in 2001 with the founders opening their own bar and restaurant which set them on a course designing many of Melbourne’s much loved and admired hospitality venues. After more than 20 years of practice, Technē is awarded and recognised for producing a range of projects across architecture and interior design.
Our key project typologies are:
- Hospitality
- Commercial
- Workplace
- Hotel & Leisure
- Multi-Residential
- Single-Residential
Our Values
Aligned Purpose: We listen for what matters, foster collaborative relationships, seek genuine teamwork and embrace a studio attitude.
Crafted Delivery: We simplify the complex, clarify priorities & expectations, percolate elegant solutions, share our learnings across all projects and be super communicators.
Bespoke Design: We fuse aesthetic & functional beauty, encourage diverse opinions & debate while always elevating human experience through design.
Our People
Technē’s directors, architects Nick Travers, Justin Northrop and Steve McKeag, all have their own strengths, and while each is responsible for certain aspects in running the practice, there are opportunities for each to share responsibilities and tasks. And rather than a hierarchical approach, with directors purely leading, at Technē, staff are encouraged to be integral to the design process and achieve the best possible outcomes. However, there are strengths that each director has developed over the practice’s 20-year history and these are borne out on a day-to-day basis.
“Our studio’s culture thrives on collaborative exploration. Where ideas are challenged and shaped collectively, pushing Technē to achieve the highest levels of design for our partners, and clients.”
– Nick Travers, Director
Life at Technē
Careers
Join our team
Professionalism and inclusivity serve as the foundation for our day to day conduct; steering our practice and extending to both our internal and external relationships.
To find out what positions we are currently seeking, click here to head over over to our Instagram page and check out the link in our bio.
If you are interested to join our creative team, send your CV and portfolio (PDF 10MB max) to the attention of Sara Tayla, Studio Coordinator at employment@techne.com.au
Bianca Baldi
Associate
We have a lot of fun together at Technē working on exciting projects, celebrating our wins and socialising as a team. There is always a new Technē designed bar, restaurant, pub or café to road test."
Our Clients
With over 20 years of experience we've developed enduring relationships with each of our unique clients.
All Saints Estate
Wine Makers
A.P.Eagers Automotive
Automotive
Australian Venue Co.
Hospitality
Billson's
Retailer
Brunetti
Hospitality
Charter Hall
Developer
CLG
Hospitality
CorePlus
Wellness
Coventry Pub Co Pty Ltd
Hospitality
Crown
Entertainment
Delia Group
Hospitality
Fonda
Hospitality
Fortis
Developer
Future Estate
Developer
Glenvill
Developer
GPT Group
Retail Developer
The Graham Hotel
Hospitality
Grill'd
Hospitality
Grollo Group
Developer
Kokoda Property
Developer
KTQ Developments
Developer
Lee Ho Fook
Hospitality
Lendlease
Developer
Little Group
Developer
L'Oreal
Retail
Lucy Liu
Hospitality
Marriner Group
Developer
Martino Projects
Developer
Melbourne Airport
Airport
Meydan Group
Developer
Mirvac
Developer
Melbourne Museum
Institution
Melbourne Racing Club
Club
Pace Development Group
Developer
Porsche
Automotive
Porta Projects
Developer
Preston Motors
Automotive
Pub Fund Investments
Hospitality
QIC
Retail Developer
RACV
Club
Red Rock Leisure
Hospitality
Resimax
Developer
Riverlee
Developer
Salta Properties
Developer
Sand Hill Road
Hospitality
Setia
Developer
Stean Nicholls Projects
Developer
The Star Entertainment Group
Entertainment
Tonka
Hospitality
Tribe Hotels
Hotels
Veneziano
Hospitality
Vicinity Centres
Retail Developer
Victoria Racing Club
Club
94 Feet
Developer
Awards
We design with a genuine passion for our craft, prioritising meaningful and impactful spaces over the pursuit of awards; nevertheless, when we receive recognition for our projects, we embrace it with open arms!
Filter Awards
All Saints Estate
Hospitality - Shortlisted
2024
Kirra Beach Hotel and Kirra Beach House
Hospitality - Shortlisted
2024
All Saints Estate
Hospitality - Shortlisted
2023
Monumental Ice Creamery
Hospitality - Shortlisted
2023
Prahran House
Residential - Shortlisted
2020
Technē Studio
Workplace Design - Shortlisted
2019
Brunetti Flinders Lane
Hospitality - Shortlisted
2018
Eastwell House
Residential - Shortlisted
2018
Ivanhoe House
Residential - Shortlisted
2017
Garden State Hotel
Hospitality - Shortlisted
2017
Mammoth Cafe
Hospitality - Shortlisted
2016
MQ Marketing Suite
Retail Design - Shortlisted
2016
Barry Café
Hospitality - Shortlisted
2014
Prahran Hotel
Hospitality - Highly Commended
2013
Tonka
Hospitality - Shortlisted
2013
Tippy Tay
Best Restaurant Design - Shortlisted
2022
Copy Cat
Best Restaurant Design - Shortlisted
2022
Hotel Esplanade
Best Bar Design - Shortlisted
2020
Mya Tiger
Best Restaurant Design - Shortlisted
2020
Lobbs Cafe
Best Café Design - Shortlisted
2019
Veneziano Café
Best Café Design - Shortlisted
2019
Biggie Smalls
Best Bar Design - Shortlisted
2018
Brunetti Flinders Lane
Best Café Design - Commendation
2018
Long Chim
Best Restaurant Design - Shortlisted
2017
Lee Ho Fook
Best Restaurant Design - Shortlisted
2016
Jimmy Grants
Best Restaurant Design - Shortlisted
2016
Mammoth Cafe
Best Café Design - Shortlisted
2016
Garden State Hotel
Best Bar Design - Shortlisted
2016
Prahran Hotel
Best Restaurant Design - Winner
2013
Tonka Restaurant
Best Bar Design - High Commendation
2013
Fonda Windsor
Best Restaurant Design
2013
Canberra Centre
Best of State (ACT): Commercial Design - Winner
2024
Tippy Tay
Hospitality Design - Shortlisted
2022
Prahran House
Residential Design - Shortlisted
2020
Veneziano Café
Hospitality Design - Shortlisted
2019
Techne Studio
Workplace Design - Shortlisted
2019
Brunetti Flinders Lane
Hospitality Design - Shortlisted
2018
Victoria Harbour
Installation Design - Shortlisted
2017
Lee Ho Fook
Hospitality Design - Commendation
2016
Hotel Esplanade
Australia & Pacific Bar - Winner
2019
Hotel Esplanade
Heritage Building - Shortlisted
2019
Village Belle Hotel
Australia & Pacific Bar - Shortlisted
2019
Garden State Hotel
Australia & Pacific Bar - Shortlisted
2017
All Saints Estate
Heritage Architecture - Shortlisted
2024
Prahran Hotel
Commercial Architecture - Winner
2014
Bridge Hotel
Interior Architecture - Commendation
2012
Lobbs Cafe
Hospitality - Shortlisted
2019
Garden State Hotel
Architectural Design - Shortlisted
2017
Victoria Harbour
Marketing & Branded Experience - Winner
2017
Regent Street Warehouse
Best Apartment - Shortlisted
2014
Kirra Beach Hotel
Best Outdoor Facility
2024
Kirra Beach Hotel
Best Redeveloped Hotel
2024