About Us

Your Partner in Creating Spaces That Truly Matter

Katz Architecture is a people focused practice, motivated by the needs of our client and seeing these resolved in a functional and poetic response to each specific site. Our simple desire is: Enriching Spaces – Enriching lives

Founded on strong community experience, we desire to give back to communities through design and delivery.

Under this mandate, Katz Architecture has grown to complete projects in a broad range of sectors including:

Civic and public
Civic and public
Commercial
Interiors
Heritage and Repurposing
Residential
Industrial
Masterplanning

Katz Architecture embraces cutting edge technology and is running state of the art BIM (Building Information Modelling) systems on all projects. Such systems help us to design, illustrate, coordinate and deliver the highest level of professional service.

Our Approach

How We Create Successful Community Spaces

01

Discover
We begin every education project by looking forward—listening intently to understand your pedagogical vision while collaboratively exploring possibilities with key stakeholders. Through thoughtful questioning and investigation of your unique campus context, we uncover hidden opportunities that others might miss, setting the foundation for exceptional learning environments.

02

Create
Our design process balances pragmatic educational considerations with aspirational learning goals. By leveraging our deep understanding of your teaching objectives alongside technical expertise, we develop solutions that are both innovative and achievable—creating enriched learning spaces that deliver tangible value beyond expectations.

03

Deliver
We remain by your side throughout the entire journey, from concept to completion. Our meticulous attention to detail ensures that every element is thoughtfully resolved and executed with precision, resulting in educational facilities that truly enrich the lives of students, teachers, and the broader campus community.

The Story Behind Our Community-First Approach

Katz Architecture was established in 2011 by Director Paul Katz, following his tenure as Principal at Daryl Jackson Architecture.
There, he successfully delivered public and community projects valued up to $400 million while working alongside legendary Melbourne architect Daryl Jackson AO.
This prestigious background, combined with extensive international experience across England, Vietnam, China, and New Zealand, laid the foundation for our practice's commitment to giving back to communities through exceptional design delivery.

Our Values, Your Success

Today, our Enriching Spaces – Enriching Lives philosophy drives everything we do.

We specialise in:

  • Bringing diverse stakeholders together.
  • Creating shared visions that achieve collective goals.
  • Every project receives personal Director attention throughout all stages.
  • Our use of cutting edge BIM, VR and AI technologies ensures the highest service standards.
Whether maximizing community value for councils, creating inspiring educational environments, optimizing developer ROI, or uncovering residential site potential, our sector experts deliver tangible benefits that exceed expectations.
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“Council is delighted not only with the works as constructed, but with the care and attention during all stages of the project journey.”

“Their [Katz Architecture’s] design abilities were well complimented with necessary technical skills, and they coordinated works with consultants and builder throughout the process. Council is delighted not only with the works as constructed, but with the care and attention during all stages of the project journey.
We therefore highly recommend KATZ and would be delighted to provide any further details.”

Phil Chew
Brimbank City Council

“The new office is great and I find it amazing as to how a physical space impacts the work experience!”

“The new office is great and I find it amazing as to how a physical space impacts the work experience! It is truly remarkable. I feel the whole culture of our workplace has changed in a really positive way.”

Mirriam Oliver
Office Manager, Canadian Solar

“To say Katz Architecture exceeded our expectations is an understatement, the home exudes style...”

“To say Katz Architecture exceeded our expectations is an understatement, the home exudes style, whilst not detracting from it’s primary role as a home, the juxtaposition of old to new is a wonderful highlight, but the use of skylights and light courts to create natural light and cooling is exceptional.”

John Connellan
Director Connellan Industries

“We were thrilled with Paul and his team throughout the process.”

“We were thrilled with Paul and his team throughout the process. They communicated well, listened to our thoughts and oversaw the contruction…throughout the process nothing was too much of an issue and we have received terrific feedback as a result of the capital works.”

Matthew Coney
Scoresby Primary School

“A great team collaboration between Building Engineering, Katz Architecture, L+R Engineers...”

“A great team collaboration between Building Engineering, Katz Architecture, L+R Engineers…and all hardworking Council officers and internal departments, shop traders and local community to bring this project on time and under budget. A great effort from all involved!”

Shane McMahon
Strategic Project Manager

“The pavilion has an immediate presence within the park setting...”

“Architecturally, articulated design elements, the sweeping roof form and cladding configuration represents the dynamics of sport, a sense of motion and excitement. The pavilion has an immediate presence within the park setting. The striking roof form, screen and cantilevered covered area is centrally located. The multipurpose room opens onto the pavement and ovals beyond which provides a key focal point, an area for a gathering in the shade, encouraging park users to stay and utilise the pavilion amenities.”

Jenny Gorgorinis
Whitehorse City Council

Key Personnel

Paul Katz is the creative force and visionary leader behind Katz Architecture. Renowned for his innovative approach to solving complex challenges, Paul has built a distinguished reputation in the industry. He excels in guiding skilled design teams through every stage of project development, always prioritizing client needs and exceeding expectations. Paul's expertise lies in understanding client and stakeholder requirements, transforming them into creative and sustainable architectural solutions. Clients are thrilled to see their visions come to life under his guidance. Before founding Katz Architecture in 2011, Paul served as a Principal at the esteemed Melbourne firm Daryl Jackson and as Design Director at Haskell. His extensive international experience spans projects in England, Vietnam, China, New Zealand, and across Australia.
Paul Katz
Principal Director
Paul Katz is the creative force and visionary leader behind Katz Architecture. Renowned for his innovative approach to solving complex challenges, Paul has built a distinguished reputation in the industry. He excels in guiding skilled design teams through every stage of project development, always prioritizing client needs and exceeding expectations. Paul's expertise lies in understanding client and stakeholder requirements, transforming them into creative and sustainable architectural solutions. Clients are thrilled to see their visions come to life under his guidance. Before founding Katz Architecture in 2011, Paul served as a Principal at the esteemed Melbourne firm Daryl Jackson and as Design Director at Haskell. His extensive international experience spans projects in England, Vietnam, China, New Zealand, and across Australia.
Tom Turner, a Principal at Katz Architecture with over 25 years experience, brings extensive experience in delivery of complex projects. Before joining the firm, Tom honed his skills at renowned firms DCM and Hassell, where he served as an Associate managing major projects. As a project leader, Tom oversees deliverables from both architectural and consultant teams. His sharp eye for detail and commitment to excellence ensure projects are fully resolved, documented, and delivered. Tom's ability to refine project requirements to the finest details results in elegantly resolved complexities. His leadership and coordination of large consultant teams ensure that the firm's documentation surpasses industry standards, minimizing risks for clients.
Tom Turner
Principal
Tom Turner, a Principal at Katz Architecture with over 25 years experience, brings extensive experience in delivery of complex projects. Before joining the firm, Tom honed his skills at renowned firms DCM and Hassell, where he served as an Associate managing major projects. As a project leader, Tom oversees deliverables from both architectural and consultant teams. His sharp eye for detail and commitment to excellence ensure projects are fully resolved, documented, and delivered. Tom's ability to refine project requirements to the finest details results in elegantly resolved complexities. His leadership and coordination of large consultant teams ensure that the firm's documentation surpasses industry standards, minimizing risks for clients.
Jennifer, an Associate at Katz Architecture, leads the firm's advanced technology systems. She focuses on delivering exceptional service by tailoring technology to each project, ensuring optimal and industry-leading results. Jennifer oversees the Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Virtual Reality (VR) systems within the practice. Her extensive architectural expertise across community, sports, residential, industrial, and education projects allows her to understand and meet the unique requirements of each sector. Jennifer's drive for perfection and commitment to innovation keep her at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring Katz Architecture remains a leader in project delivery.
Jennifer Mu
Associate Architect, BIM Manager
Jennifer, an Associate at Katz Architecture, leads the firm's advanced technology systems. She focuses on delivering exceptional service by tailoring technology to each project, ensuring optimal and industry-leading results. Jennifer oversees the Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Virtual Reality (VR) systems within the practice. Her extensive architectural expertise across community, sports, residential, industrial, and education projects allows her to understand and meet the unique requirements of each sector. Jennifer's drive for perfection and commitment to innovation keep her at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring Katz Architecture remains a leader in project delivery.
Michelle manages the administration of the office supporting the team in project delivery. Her key role of overseeing the firm’s finances, is balanced with her strong involvement in marketing, resourcing and business development. Michelle also brings managerial skills in Quality Control and OHS, seeing that these important areas are addressed, current and active. Michelle’s reliable support is a key asset to ensuring the smooth and effective running of the office.
Michelle Katz
Administration Manager
Michelle manages the administration of the office supporting the team in project delivery. Her key role of overseeing the firm’s finances, is balanced with her strong involvement in marketing, resourcing and business development. Michelle also brings managerial skills in Quality Control and OHS, seeing that these important areas are addressed, current and active. Michelle’s reliable support is a key asset to ensuring the smooth and effective running of the office.
Clayton is a Senior Architect at Katz Architecture with over 8 years of international experience. He excels in transforming intricate ideas into captivating designs, driven by a passion for exploring architectural methods and techniques. Clayton leverages cutting-edge technology and software, including parametric design, to push the boundaries of architectural solutions. His dedication to architectural exploration and investigation allows him to delve into the intricacies of each project's potential. His extensive travels enrich his understanding of community architecture and regional responses, bringing a diverse perspective to his work.
Clayton Sime
Senior Design Leader
Clayton is a Senior Architect at Katz Architecture with over 8 years of international experience. He excels in transforming intricate ideas into captivating designs, driven by a passion for exploring architectural methods and techniques. Clayton leverages cutting-edge technology and software, including parametric design, to push the boundaries of architectural solutions. His dedication to architectural exploration and investigation allows him to delve into the intricacies of each project's potential. His extensive travels enrich his understanding of community architecture and regional responses, bringing a diverse perspective to his work.

Our Key personnel are supported by our team of architects, interior designers and technicians in the delivery of projects

Recognition for Excellence Across Multiple Sectors

Best Commercial Building
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Winner | Terrara Park Pavilion
Best Commercial Building
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Winner | Terrara Park Pavilion

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