Shaping the Territory
Since 1985
Background
Platt Architects was formed in Alice Springs in 1985 and is a Northern Territory owned and operated Architectural Practice. The Principal, Les Platt, has spent 38 years practicing within the Northern Territory.
During this period Platt Architects have accumulated extensive experience in a broad range of medium to large scale projects across the Northern Territory for both the private and public sectors including all stages of project delivery — project management, brief development, master planning, design, documentation and contract administration.
The largest project undertaken to-date is the design and documentation of the Alice Springs Correctional Centre ($40 million at the time of construction).
Platt Architects support local consultants and building contractors where possible. If the need arises, we will work in association with other Territory and interstate architectural practices, particularly if there is a need to supplement specific knowledge and/or skills into a project.
Sustainable Design
We understand the principles of energy sustainable design for the broad range of climates throughout the NT. Some of the passive Environmentally Sustainable Design solutions we implement include:
- Orientation of buildings to breezes (Top End)
- Orientation to maximise sun shading of walls
- Selection of appropriate building materials and construction systems
- Detailing of insulation and vapour barriers
- Sealing of gaps, windows, doors openings
- Use of BMS to manage temperature & heat loads
Les Platt was Project Architect on Arnhemica House, Parap — a two storey office building which achieved a five star NABERS rating, the first in the Northern Territory.
What We Offer
100% NT Commitment
Fully committed to the Northern Territory with permanent local staff.
38+ Years Experience
Delivering Education, Health, Housing, Defence, Commercial and more.
All NT Regions
Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine, Darwin and remote communities.
On Budget Delivery
From inception through Master Planning to completion within budget.
Remote Indigenous
Extensive experience delivering projects in remote indigenous communities.
Complete Documentation
Accurate and complete documentation at every stage of the project.
Client Responsive
We work closely with our clients throughout the entire process.
Local Stability
Our staff are permanent NT people who will be here for the duration.
Our People
Les Platt
Master Planning | Facility Planning | Concept Design
Glenda Manning
MYOB Reg'd BAS Agent | Employment Regs | Office Administration
Tessa Nossan
Architectural Documentation | REVIT | AutoCAD | BIM