Architecture and design practice Jasmax has bolstered its expansion into the Australian market by joining forces with Melbourne design practice Canvas Projects.

The move follows the successful launch of Jasmax’s first Australian studio in Sydney in 2022 and marks the practice’s steady growth. Jasmax will use its strategic foothold in Victoria to pursue opportunities in the education, health, transport and cultural sectors, strengthened by Canvas Projects’ local expertise and track record.

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Image: Te Waihorotiu Station, part of City Rail Link (Jasmax completed the reference design for CRL) / supplied

"Jasmax and Canvas Projects share a common ethos, a highly collaborative approach, and a focus on providing real value to the clients and communities we serve. Canvas Projects has an exceptional design portfolio, and we look forward to joining our experience and expertise with their local knowledge to benefit new and existing clients in Victoria and beyond,” Jasmax CEO Matthew Glubb says.

Canvas Projects has delivered quality architectural projects across Victoria, working primarily with state and local government clients on community infrastructure in growth corridors.

Projects include K-12 schools and sports and aquatic centres, alongside innovative multi-purpose community hubs that integrate library, recreation, health and childcare facilities.

Jasmax has over 250 staff across six locations in Australia and New Zealand, delivering multi-disciplinary services in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, urban design and masterplanning.

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Image: Truganina Community Centre for Wyndham City Council in west Melbourne / Peter Bennetts

Over 60 years of practice, Jasmax has built significant expertise in complex, city-making infrastructure such as education facilities, hospitals and healthcare facilities, cultural institutions, and transport and urban planning.

The Canvas Projects team now sits within Jasmax, with Directors Nick Gamble, Jeff Gabriel and Michelle Harris becoming Jasmax principals and shareholders. Harris has been appointed Jasmax Melbourne Studio Lead.

"Jasmax is an industry leader with considerable resources and expertise, particularly in sustainable and Indigenous design. Joining forces will enable us to deliver bigger, more complex projects and move into new sectors,” says Harris.

Jasmax is a leader in sustainable and First Nations design, with an in-house Carbon Consultancy dedicated to achieving net zero carbon emissions and a dedicated Indigenous design collective.

The practice is committed to uplifting First Nations communities through meaningful cultural engagement and co-design. As connecting with Country continues to evolve in Australia, Jasmax endeavours to uphold its commitment to Indigenous design locally.

Image: Jeff Gabriel, Nick Gamble, Matthew Glubb and Michelle Harris / Jasmax

Clémence Carayol

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