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Tectvs

Tectvs is an award-winning, multi-disciplinary design practice, with more than 30 years of experienc

At Tectvs, we do our best to translate the wants and needs of people into spaces and structures that benefit us all. Founded in 1989 on the shared philosophy of three partners who continue to work towards promoting quality over growth, Tectvs vouches for the humanist thinking of the Renaissance. Art, science and learning provide our society with the knowledge to inform, communicate and empower people. Inspired by these key values, we have established ourselves as a small business driven by innovative design, designing furniture and fittings as well as collaborating with aritsts to complement specific structures and spaces.

15/10/2026

Working together to engineer a better future.

2018 saw the completion of the adaptive reuse and refurbishment of the existing library into a collaborative learning facility within the Parafield Gardens Primary School.

The student “hive” was designed as a collaborative space where students, together with their teachers, can investigate, innovate and collaborate. The wet area allows for a range of learning activities from cooking to science experiments and construction activities.

As part of the refurbishment, students and teachers now have access to several new flexible indoor learning spaces with an adjoining outdoor courtyard repurposed into an interactive school garden.

Photography: PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO + EDITING
Builder: McMahon Services Australia

08/10/2026

The Central Market Clocktower and Lift

The iconic tower at the markets Gouger Street frontage was designed by Tectvs in 1999. A simple but bold structure drew on the market environment for its design references - hardworking, dynamic and agricultural. Materials were selected for their capacity to weather and age with dignity, require minimum maintenance and be ’street-wise’ in their urban context. Steel, brick, glass and copper were carefully selected to address the character and function of the market and adjoining heritage-listed south building.

Photographer: Bart Maiorana
Location: Adelaide Central Market

Awards:
- RAIA Award of Merit (Civic) 1999
- RAIA Top 100 Significant 20th Century South Australian Architecture

01/10/2026

A small hilltop town in the Molise region of southern Italy presented Tectvs with the opportunity to complete a modest fit out in a three level, centuries old family home.
The existing walls and vaulted ceilings create the perfect backdrop for a kitchen, dining room and cellar.

Simplicity was key to creating a space which is both warm and elegant. Carefully placed lighting has been utilised to showcase the various natural elements of the timber and stonework throughout.

17/09/2026

Flying eaves, roofs like the wings of a bird…

Traditionally designed to keep rainwater from the timber structure, the soaring corners add a light yet dynamic beauty to even the smaller structures.

Nearing completion, The Small Shrine echoes the architectural language of the Main Shrine, reinterpreting its distinctive forms and details on a smaller scale.

Photography: Anthony Basheer
Engineer: Structural Systems Engineers
Builder: IJ PROJECTS
Builder: IJ PROJECTS

10/09/2026

Charli Apartments

Tectvs' latest contribution to the WEST precinct has hit a major milestone with the apartments nearing completion.

A uniquely shaped site combined with the surroundings of Football Park lent itself to a design resolved through subtle curvature and angles. Horizontal planes assist the building mass to float, anchored by structural feature walls and a cylindrical lift shaft.

Builder: Tandem Building
Developer: Commercial & General
Location: WEST
Photography: tectvs

03/09/2026

A nod to mid-century design sits at the heart of the interiors at our Norwood Residence.

Custom joinery was carefully integrated throughout the open-plan living spaces, creating a sense of warmth whilst maintaining a sense of grandeur throughout.

Photographer: PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO + EDITING
Builder: BETTIO Constructions

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20/08/2026

Today’s sunshine has got us thinking about our favourite pools…

Image 1: Toorak Gardens Residence
Builder, landscape + photographer: Ikon Projects LANDSKAP Sam Noonan . Photographer

Image 2: Rosslyn Park Residence
Photographer: Athanasios Lazarou

Image 3: Unley Park Residence
Landscape + photographer: Distinctive Gardens - Rob Cooper David Sievers

13/08/2026

A place for reflection…

Photography: Anthony Basheer
Builder: BUILDinc
Furniture: Khai Liew
Landscaping: LANDSKAP
Tiles: Italia Ceramics [Tile + Stone]]

06/08/2026

Don’t rush anything. When the time is right it’ll happen - Buddha

Nan Hai Pu Tup Temple, Sellicks Hill

Every now and then a Project comes along that challenges your mindset.

When that unfinished journey has already taken 10 years you appreciate the learnings of a “slow build”.
Nestled within the undulations of an expansive coastal site facing the Fleurieu, The Main Shrine, pictured, is part of a masterplan for the 137 acre retreat, which also includes accommodation, a smaller shrine and the unmistakable 18 metre tall statue of the Goddess of Mercy.
From drawing to building, there is spirituality and meaning in the evolution of each hand made detail, from singular pieces of timber that frame faith to ceremony.

Photography: Anthony Basheer
Engineer: Structural Systems Engineers
Builder: IJ PROJECTS

30/07/2026

At Tectvs, we believe good design should be accessible.

Mansfield Park, completed in 2024 in conjunction with Anglicare and Believe Housing Australia, provided 37 new affordable homes and 6 specialist disability homes to South Australians.

The master plan carefully balances a return to the idea of ‘The Village', utilising connective linkages, community gardens and permeability, whilst retaining tenant privacy with careful consideration to safety and diversity of tenants. The development was designed with a strong focus on community and tenant well-being, providing high quality homes to all South Australians.

We are pleased to announce that the project has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Property Council of Australia Innovation + Excellence Awards for Best Affordable Housing Development.

Awards:
UDIA SA Awards for Excellence - Project of the Year and Affordable Housing Award (2024)

UDIA National Awards for Excellence (2025) - National Affordable Housing Award (2025)

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Adelaide, SA
5000

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+61884105200

Website

http://www.tectvs.com.au/

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