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Black and white photo showing a person drawing a floor plan or architectural sketch on paper with a pencil, with a pair of glasses and a black bag nearby on the table.
Modern black building with large windows, surrounded by trees and greenery, under a partly cloudy sky.
People sitting and talking near a large window overlooking trees, with two hanging black and red pendant lights above.
A black building with a logo of a cartoonish skull with a bowl cut hairstyle, X's for eyes, and tongue sticking out, on the upper right corner against a blue sky with a few clouds.
Street art mural with stylized comic characters, animals, and whimsical elements painted on a gray wall, including a boy with a hat, a girl, a stork, a fish, a dinosaur, and other imaginative figures.
Modern house exterior with a large window and a tree in the foreground
Modern open-concept kitchen and dining area with wooden and black accents, including a round wooden table with black chairs, a potted plant, and a view into the outdoor patio.
Wood-paneled closet or storage unit beside staircase in interior space
A home theater room with a large screen, wooden shelves filled with video game consoles, controllers, and collectible figures, a leather chair, and ambient LED lighting.
A person underwater in a swimming pool performing a headstand or cartwheel, wearing swim trunks.
A backyard swimming pool illuminated at night with adjacent modern house and trees under a purple and pink sunset sky.
Modern two-story house with black metal exterior and large windows, surrounded by a stone retaining wall and flowerbed, during dusk.
A wooden balcony with chairs and pillows, telescopes, and a glass railing overlooking houses and trees at sunset or dusk.
Modern house with dark wooden exterior, large illuminated windows, and a steeply pitched roof during dusk.
Ceiling with wooden panels, eight hanging fluorescent lights, and a rectangular skylight with a blue sky view.
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Crafting treasured spaces for everyday life.

Crafting
treasured spaces
for everyday life.

Joshua Brook is a design focused architecture studio based in Hamburg, working across Germany and Western Australia.

Through an inside out approach, we shape homes and workplaces where furniture, buildings and landscape form a unified whole.

Spaces crafted with care, clarity and character for the people who use them.

VIEW PROJECTS
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Featured projects across Australia and Germany.    

Featured projects across
Australia and Germany.

  • An image of Greenspacing.

    Louisa St. Residence, Fremantle

  • A hallway with wooden cabinet doors and steps, with a person blurred and ascending the stairs.

    Heimkino Cinemax, Altona

  • An image of The Cultural Center.

    Wild Hop Brewery, Yallingup

  • Modern balcony with wooden flooring and ceiling, glass railing, two chairs with cushions, a telescope on tripod, and a view of trees and houses at dusk.

    Solomon St. Residence, Fremantle

  • A person swimming underwater in a pool, viewed from outside through a glass window.

    Pool House, Fremantle

  • An image of The Timber Church

    Hasloh Kirche, Germany

  • Modern indoor lounge area with black pendant lights, a gray sectional sofa, and a colorful leafy mural on the wall, framed by wooden partition and flooring.

    Cafe and Co-working, Hamburg

  • A man with a beard and gray sweater standing outside a shop with a bicycle, smiling, with a window sign that says 'Crafting Treasured Spaces'.

    Joshua Brook Studio, Ottensen

How should life unfold here?

Our process begins with the people who inhabit a space.
By focusing on what our clients needs, we allow the design to evolve naturally outward:

Interiors define the atmosphere and human scale.

Architecture shapes the formal expression and climatic response.

Landscape integrates the site or project within its surroundings.

Together, these layers form a singular, purposeful built response, from inside to outside.

Design from the Inside out.

How should life unfold here?

Our process begins with the people who will inhabit the space. By centering on a core human concept, we allow the design to evolve naturally outward:

Interiors define the atmosphere and human scale.

Architecture shapes the formal expression and climatic response.

Landscape integrates the site with the natural world.

Together, these layers form a singular, purposeful built response.

Early stage design exploration.

Begin with clarity.

Ideas translated into a compelling yet practical set of architectural drawings.

Concept Design explores the potential of a project through collaboration, sketches, spatial studies and three dimensional modelling. This establishes a clear direction before moving into the full architectural design process.

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Concept Design SERVICE

Designing exceptional homes for
people and companies.

Our Focus.

We focus on projects with character.

Whatever the scale, our work is shaped by story and ambition. Through craftsmanship, careful detailing and thoughtful innovation, we create buildings that hold lasting emotional and economic value.

With the right attention, even the simplest idea can become something remarkable.

Modern open-concept kitchen and dining area with wooden accents, black cabinetry, and a view of a patio with outdoor seating and a tree.

Residential Architecture

Sustainable homes, renovations and extensions custom designed for the families who live there.

Carefully crafted houses that respond to climate, landscape and the character of their ideals.

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Boutique Commercial + Office Space

Architecture that expresses a company’s mission in built form. Places of business and office environments that support focused work, social life and culture.

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Crafted Interiors

Interior spaces shaped through atmosphere, material and a clear purpose. Environments that support daily life while strengthening the overall architectural idea.

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Custom Furniture

Pieces that serve both architecture and people. From custom features to modular systems, our furniture combines form, utility and craftsmanship.

The handshake of our buildings.

Kind words from our clients.

  • Four people standing outside a modern house, with trees in the background.

    "Joshua brook Studio worked collaboratively with us throughout the design. This resulted in the final product being a home which is not only beautiful but also very functional and sustainable. Tim was a joy to work with, couldn’t recommend him highly enough."

    Steve and Bernie

  • Black-and-white photo of a modern house with large windows and a tree in the front yard.

    "Tim Pardoe is an excellent architect. He is very easy to work with, including remotely, and we highly recommend him and his work."

    Clare and Steve

  • A modern house on a grassy hill with trees in the background, black and white photograph.

    “Delighted with the experience of our house design by Joshua Brook Architecture.”

    Martin and Libby

  • 3D architectural rendering of a modern, single-story house with large windows, surrounded by trees and landscaping.

    “I enjoyed working with Tim and will always be grateful for his insightful designs, sound advice, knowledge and unending patience. He is highly recommended.”

    Sue W

  • Modern house with a landscaped yard, outdoor seating area with umbrellas, and trees on either side.

    “I would highly recommend Tim to anyone looking to build a light, warm, flowing and sustainable home to enjoy and last the test of time.”

    Matt and Em

  • Black and white photo of a building with a stylized skull logo on the front, partially obscured by a dark shadow or structure.

    “Joshua Brook Studio’s design inspiration really took the venue in such a brilliant direction and made it what it is."

    Ali Scott-Malcolm, Owner

Ready to explore an idea?

Concept design
is the essential first step.

Principles of Practice.

Three principles guide our work, no matter the size, budget or client.

Care for people and the environment.
Clarity in design thinking, process and communication.
Character in the spaces we create.

Combined these shape our process and delivery of architecture.

APPROACH

Sustainability.

Build less. Live more.

Our work balances efficiency, adaptability and climate responsive design. Sensible scale. Passive design. Durable materials. Buildings that people care for over generations.

When architecture is valued, it lasts. And lasting buildings are the most sustainable of all.


OUR APPROACH
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Multiple beer taps arranged on a black bar, with handwritten notes and prices on a white surface in the background.
A tulip-shaped glass filled with a hazy, pale yellow beer or cider, featuring a simple black graphic logo of a stylized human face with crossed-out eyes, a mustache, and a party hat.
Close-up of a weathered, rusty metal sculpture of a cow with the words "WILD HOP" engraved on the side.
Street art mural featuring a large whale with clouds emitting from its blowhole, a girl with hair shaped like a unicorn horn holding a peace sign, and a unicorn-headed figure with a briefcase and a unicorn with a horn in the background.
Low-angle view of a modern building with wooden exterior, partly obscured by a tree, against a backdrop of blue sky with scattered clouds.
Close-up view of a wooden staircase, showing the steps and a white wall at the corner.
Close-up of a wooden piece of furniture with vertical slats on a gray concrete floor.
Close-up of a corner where a wooden slatted wall meets a concrete floor on the left and a hardwood floor on the right.
Close-up of a window with wooden trim and a wood-paneled wall, showing a winter scene with snow-covered trees outside.
Close-up view of a black metal or steel building exterior wall with vertical panels and visible seams, set against a partly cloudy sky.
Close-up of a modern building's exterior with large windows, black metal siding, and wooden accents, against a partly cloudy sky.
Close-up of a wooden wall or panel with sunlight creating a shadow, with trees and a blue sky in the background.
Close-up of piano keys, with focus on the black keys in the foreground, showing a wooden frame and metallic keys.
Modern lounge area with a navy blue sofa with two geometric-patterned throw pillows, wooden tables, and large windows with black frames in the background.
Interior of a modern office space with wooden lattice dividers, black hanging pendant lights, and a digital screen on the wall.
Coffee shop interior with a black menu board listing various coffee drinks and specials, wooden shelves with decorative items, and seating area near large windows.
A wooden stool in front of a blue sectional sofa with a colorful floral wall mural in the background.
A swimming pool with a glass safety barrier, brick steps, potted plants, and a brick patio.
A swimming pool with clear water, a decorative blue tile border, a concrete ledge, and green plants growing along a brick border.
Colorful fabric or paper strips hanging on a string outside near a building with trees in the background.

The Clients Journey.

Clarity at every step.

Our process moves through clear stages that preserve the design intent and develop the technical details required for successful construction.

From first sketches to finishing touches, you will always know what comes next.

  • We begin by understanding your ambitions, your site and the life that will unfold there.

    A clear project brief is established along with budget expectations and project priorities.

  • Concept ideas are explored through sketches, spatial studies and three dimensional modelling.

  • This stage prepares your project for planning submission.

  • Detailed drawings and specifications are prepared so the project can be accurately priced and built.

  • During construction we guide the project and ensure the design vision is realised.

Resources to get started.

Starting a building project can feel complex.

To help simplify the early stages, we have created a set of practical tools and guides. From shaping your project brief to understanding budgets and the design process.

Powerful resources to help you plan with confidence.

EXPLORE RESOURCES

Fees and engagement options.

Fees and
engagement options.

Transparent from the start.

We outline our fees, engagement options and design process clearly so clients can plan their project with confidence.

Choose from three engagement paths.

  • A focused architectural study that explores the potential of your site and develops early ideas into a clear design direction.

    This stage provides clarity before committing to the full architectural process.

  • A complete architectural service from concept through documentation and construction.

    Fees are typically calculated as a percentage of the construction cost, reflecting the scope and complexity of the project.

  • For unique projects we can adapt the fee structure to suit the scope and level of involvement required.

    Possible models include lump sum fees, hourly consultation or ongoing retainers.

    Contact us to discuss the most suitable approach.

Keen to
explore an idea?

Interested in creating a treasured space?

Joshua Brook Studio takes on a limited number of projects each year to ensure each receives careful attention.

If you are considering a build…

Let's discuss your ideas.

About Joshua Brook Studio

Founded by architect Tim Pardoe, Joshua Brook Studio takes its name from a small river in Western Australia where he grew up. It inspired an appreciation for the natural landscape in balance with the built environment.

That sensibility continues to guide the studio’s approach to architecture today.

Locations + Registration

Hamburg, Germany
Hamburgische Architektenkammer reg. AL10139

Busselton, Western Australia
Architects Board of Western Australia reg. 2698

We work remotely and on site across Europe and Australia.