We specialise in high quality, customised prefabricated building solutions.
Residential
We offer a turnkey service from initial design consultation through to construction delivery.
ARKit is a specialist practice creating architecturally designed prefabricated additions, renovations and new homes. Our projects are high quality, handcrafted and custom designed.
Through the use of our modular building and panelised construction systems we are able to develop prefabricated building solutions to suit any type of commercial application.
As a design led practice, ARKit works with its clients to develop prefabricated building outcomes for a variety of commercial and multi residential applications.
Aligned with an organisational focus on sustainability, ARKit offers a range of consultancy and construction options to suit varying requirements and to foster Ecologically Sustainable Development. In addition to having a lower carbon footprint, buildings that embody ESD principles have superior thermal comfort and reduced running costs, making them a highly desirable outcome. These options are available for both residential and commercial projects.
We carefully assess and individually approach the design process for each project. We collaborate with our clients to discover their requirements, analyse the site and develop an optimum design response to the project. Our prefabricated building systems have been developed to allow us to explore endless design possibilities in the delivery of both residential and commercial projects
Craig is an architect and registered builder with twenty five years’ experience in the design and delivery of residential, commercial and government projects in Australia and overseas. A keen interest in progressing architectural thinking to include the assembly and construction methodology of buildings resulted in the establishment of ARKit as a prefabricated design build company. Craig is the director of ARKit and was a founding board member of PrefabAUS.
Craig Chatman
Director
Clare is the ARKit studio manager. Her role incorporates the smooth running of the Design Studio, HR and marketing. She also manages new enquiries, guiding clients at the start of their ARKit experience. Clare has a background in client-facing roles across various industries and is fascinated with the process of ideas coming to life.
Clare Knight
Studio Manager
Sascha is a production manager and a highly experienced master carpenter, with his apprenticeship and training completed in Germany - renowned for their world class system of practice. He is also a certified Passivhaus carpenter, having completed many projects internationally and locally.
Sascha Ladiges
Productions Manager
Andrew is a Victorian and South Australian registered architect who has been with ARKit since 2018. His focus is on bespoke residential projects, and he heads the residential enquiries team. His design interest lies with practical prefab solutions that are deeply site responsive and bring delight. He also has extensive experience in master planning and designing for disability.
Andrew Fotia
Architect, Senior Associate
Chris is an experienced site manager for residential and commercial projects. His skills and attention to detail come from 10 years of experience working in the construction industry. He establishes a good rapport with clients, and always rises to the challenge of delivering high-quality architectural homes on time and budget. Before joining ARKit, Chris led a carpentry business focused on renovations and extensions.
Chris Fraser
Site Manager
Ashley is a project manager for residential and commercial projects. She is detail-oriented with a background in engineering and contract administration. With a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering and over 4 years of experience in the industry, she has developed a solid understanding of project planning, execution and control. She is passionate about the construction industry and is committed to contributing to the success of every project she works on.
Ashley Han
Project Manager
Aiman is an architect with professional skills in numerous design and delivery phases in diverse building typologies and complexity. He has contributed to several high-profile and award-winning projects in Australia and overseas. His role recently was delivering design packages that entail prefabricated methodology for Victoria's public building projects. He advocates and advises on socially responsible design with a focus on community benefits.
Aiman Ahmad
Lead Design Architect
Richard is a site manager with experience in the co-ordination and management of commercial construction. He is interested in sustainable, high-end projects and striving to improve his knowledge and quality in all aspects of offsite construction. Before ARKit, he was working as a lead carpenter on residential and commercial projects throughout South-East Queensland.
Richard Magrath
Site Manager
Daiman is head of product for MULTIKit – a new ARKit business developing low-carbon solutions for mid-rise residential buildings. He has 20+ years of experience in architecture, construction and property, focusing on product design & strategy for building systems. Daiman pioneered the use of Mass Timber in multi-residential buildings in New Zealand and worked as a product strategist for Lendlease’s development projects in California.
Daiman Otto
Head of Product, MULTIKit
Haben is a BIM manager and highly motivated documenter with over 5 years of experience in both the architecture and construction industries. His experience includes both Architectural and Structural documentation on projects for commercial, residential, and educational buildings, specializing in Prefabrication. He has the ability to quickly model concepts for both visualisation and documentation purposes using advanced building information modelling technology (BIM).
Haben Ghebre
BIM Manager, Designer
Justin is a proficient project analyst with a proven track record of construction management experience. His role entails overseeing the administration of construction projects, the contract management of trades and their scope of works, contract cost adjustments and executing the project program. He has a strong passion for delivering projects within budget and meeting allocated timelines, always striving to provide excellent customer service to the highest standard.
Justin Huynh
Project Analyst
Ali is a senior project manager, working on the design and construction phases of unit developments, Government, residential and commercial projects. Ali has a Bachelor’s and Master's degree in Engineering, and a Diploma in Building and Construction. He brings valuable experience from his previous role working for a high-volume builder, and enjoys being involved in projects from concept to completion, allowing him to understand and deliver the project successfully.
Ali Ahmed
Senior Project Manager
Naomi is an office assistant and receptionist who is our friendly face at the front desk. With a varied history of roles specialising in administration, she has the experience to keep the team and office well organised.
Naomi Strauss
Reception, Administration Assistant
Grant is a graduate of architecture who focuses on the design and development of residential projects. His role includes design, planning and documentation. He is interested in sustainably driven architecture that prioritizes health and wellbeing, from the unique arrangement of spaces to reflect the needs of its occupants, to the energy efficient performance of the building. Before ARKit, Grant worked with a small-scale builder that specialized in residential renovations and extensions.
Grant Sanderink
Graduate of Architecture
Maria is a registered architect in both Victoria and Spain with over 15 years of experience in the architectural field. She is passionate about processes, functionality, and maintaining quality throughout the lifetime of a project. She is responsible for designing and documenting both commercial and residential projects. Prior to ARKit, she worked as a lead designer, specializing in the educational sector.
Maria Torres
Architect
Joel is a site manager who has worked in the construction industry for 20 years, with experience in residential new homes and renovations, as well as commercial fit-outs. He enjoys the challenges of prefabricated construction, and pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Prior to working at ARKit, he ran his own Carpentry business for 8 years.
Joel Jacobs
Site Manager
Joe is an experienced senior site manager with extensive valuable experience across residential and commercial construction. Joe is well versed in managing and coordinating the activities of site-based trades and working with the client and contractors to minimise disruption arising from construction activities.
Joe James
Senior Site Manager
Tiffini is a graduate of architecture with wide project experience. Her key roles at ARKit are as architectural designer and documenter and marketing lead. She strives to bring strong environmental and social sustainability to prefab buildings, to improve and maintain the quality of the everyday for the community.
Tiffini Tran
Graduate of Architecture
Digit is our second-longest serving employee. At 12 years old, she is still young at heart and will likely greet you upon arrival.