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    Please note that due to current demand, we are focusing on new build projects in Victoria, Australia. Pricing starts at $600,000 (including GST).

    About Arkit

    At Arkit, we reimagine prefabrication as a canvas for limitless architectural innovation. We are at the forefront of shaping the living and working environments of the future.

    The Shape Of Things To Come

    Each Arkit project is a one-of-a-kind step forward, advancing the art and science of prefab architecture.

    Using Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), our buildings and spaces breathe, flex, and transcend limits for all manner of people and functions. They embody innovation and adaptability—never pre-defined, always pioneering. So we stand as leaders, instigating and influencing the shape of things to come—designing them, then delivering them.

    Architecture first—shaping the future.

    We believe exceptional buildings start with exceptional designs. At Arkit, architecture is the heart of all we do. This approach extends beyond aesthetics, integrating functionality, sustainability, and personalisation from the very first sketch.

    Our in-house team of architects leads every project, making informed decisions from material selection to spatial planning, all grounded in robust architectural principles. This commitment ensures every project is optimised for performance, comfort, and environmental harmony, aligning perfectly with the unique needs and aspirations of our clients.

    Functional.
    Inspirational.

    Prefabricated—not preconceived.

    Every Arkit building is an opportunity to innovate, not replicate. Our projects integrate precision with visionary design within a framework of sustainability and bespoke construction. Utilising advanced fabrication technologies, we tailor each design to meet specific client needs and stringent environmental standards. As no two clients or sites are the same, no two Arkit projects are identical.

    Build smart—where precision meets possibility.

    In the era of offsite construction, Arkit stands out for its adaptability and resourcefulness. Whether managing streamlined assembly for constrained sites or overcoming complex logistical challenges, our commitment to maintaining design integrity and construction quality never wavers.

    Our state-of-the-art Workshop supports these capabilities, where we undertake complex, bespoke projects from the ground up with meticulous attention to detail, demonstrating our architectural and engineering prowess.

    By centralising operations in-house, we enhance the speed and scope of our prefabrication methods, ensuring our innovative approach translates effectively into real-world applications—efficiently and elegantly.

    Sustainability and Innovation

    For Arkit, sustainability is the starting point of innovation. It informs every material chosen, every process refined, and every space designed to work with, not against, the environment.

    Guided by a timber-first philosophy and advanced prefabrication methods, we reduce embodied carbon, minimise waste, and maximise performance.

    The result is architecture that balances beauty and responsibility — creating places that are future-ready, enduring, and deeply connected to their surroundings.

    Meet Our Team

    Craig Chatman

    Director, Architect

    Craig is an architect and registered builder with 25 years’ experience in the design and delivery of residential, commercial and government projects, in Australia and overseas. His 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 and build company. Craig is the director of Arkit and was a founding board member of PrefabAUS.

    Clare Knight

    Studio Manager

    Clare oversees operations of the Studio, including the coordination of marketing and HR. She manages new enquiries and guides clients at the beginning of their Arkit journey, providing clarity from the outset. With a background in client-facing roles across various industries, Clare brings strong communication and organisational expertise to the team and enjoys seeing ideas evolve from concept through to completion.

    Sascha Ladiges

    Production Manager

    Sascha is a production manager and a highly experienced master carpenter. He completed his apprenticeship and training in Germany – a country renowned for a world class system of practice. He is also a certified Passivhaus carpenter, having completed many projects internationally and locally.

    Andrew Fotia

    Senior Associate, Architect

    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 up the residential enquiries team. His design interest lies with practical prefabricated solutions that are deeply site responsive, and bring delight. He also has extensive experience in master planning and designing for disability.

    Ashley Han

    Project 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 four 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.

    Plandsky Trinh

    Project Analyst

    Plandsky is a Project Analyst with more than nine years of experience in the construction industry, specialising in cost estimation, project management, and performance analysis. With a sharp analytical mindset and attention to detail, he ensures projects are efficient, compliant, and financially sound. He is passionate about continuous improvement and delivering measurable value across every project.

    Luna Wang

    Architectural Intern

    Luna is an intern who recently completed her undergraduate studies in architecture. A valued member of the team, she contributes to documentation and graphic design. Luna has a deep appreciation for creating harmonious spaces that reflect modern lifestyles and connect meaningfully with their natural context.

    Daiman Otto

    Head of Product, Multikit

    Daiman is head of product for Multikit – a division of Arkit specialising in the development of low-carbon solutions for mid-rise residential buildings. He has 20+ years of experience in architecture, construction and property, focusing on product design and 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.

    Haben Ghebre

    MMC | BIM Manager

    Haben is a BIM manager and highly motivated documenter with over five 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, specialising in prefabrication. He has the ability to quickly model concepts for both visualisation and documentation purposes, using advanced building information modelling technology (BIM).

    Naomi Strauss

    Office Assistant / Receptionist

    Naomi 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.

    Steve Niceski

    Site Manager

    Steve is a Site Manager with extensive experience leading residential, commercial, and modular construction projects from start to finish. Known for building strong relationships with clients and trades, Steve fosters teamwork and maintains a safe, solution-focused site environment that consistently produces high-quality outcomes.

    Grant Sanderink

    Graduate of Architecture

    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 prioritises 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 specialised in residential renovations and extensions.

    Daniel Jackson

    Site Manager

    Daniel is a Site Manager with extensive experience delivering residential construction projects from planning through to completion. He brings a hands-on, detail-oriented approach, with strong capability in managing trades, coordinating
    suppliers, and maintaining quality, programme and compliance outcomes across all stages of the build.
    With a background spanning construction supervision and project management, Daniel works closely with clients and stakeholders to resolve site challenges, streamline workflows and ensure clear communication throughout delivery. His
    practical experience and proactive problem-solving support efficient, high-quality project outcomes.

    Maria Torres

    Architect

    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, specialising in the educational sector.

    Joel Jacobs

    Site Manager

    Joel 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 eight years.

    Hasan

    Workshop Manager

    Hasan is one of Arkit’s longest-serving team members and our Workshop Manager, overseeing day-to-day operations, guiding hands-on supervision, assigning tasks and supporting the team to boost productivity. He maintains workshop organisation, tool and material inventory, and keeps equipment logs up to date. Hasan also coordinates site deliveries and champions waste-minimisation practices across the workshop.

    Justin Huynh

    Project Analyst

    Justin possesses 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.

    Joe James

    Senior 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.

    Tiffini Tran

    Architect

    Tiffini is an architect who possesses broad project experience. She enjoys working on architectural design and documentation, striving to bring strong environmental and social sustainability to prefab buildings, to improve and maintain the quality of the everyday for the community.

    Shaun Lin

    Project Manager

    Shaun is a Project Manager with 8 years of experience in the construction industry across Victoria. With extensive expertise in cost planning, contract management, site management, and project performance analysis, he delivers Arkit projects that are strategically managed to align with client objectives, regulatory compliance, and financial targets.

    Lokpriya Sharma

    Project Manager

    Lokpriya is a Project Manager with over 20 years of experience delivering complex commercial, residential, and public sector projects across Australia and internationally. With a background in civil engineering, he brings strong technical expertise and a collaborative approach to ensure high-quality, efficient project outcomes.

    Michael Adamcewicz

    Architect

    Michael is a registered Architect with extensive experience working on bespoke, high-end single and multi-residential projects. He believes in providing quality, responsive design solutions focusing on the human experience within the built environment. He also has a keen interest in prefabricated architecture, having completed a master's thesis on the subject, and he strongly believes in the opportunities it provides as a precise, sustainable construction method.

    Digit

    Office Companion

    Digit is our second-longest serving employee. At 14 years old, she is still young at heart and is always ready to greet visitors upon arrival.

    Meet Our Team

    • Craig Chatman

      Director, Architect

      Craig is an architect and registered builder with 25 years’ experience in the design and delivery of residential, commercial and government projects, in Australia and overseas. His 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 and build company. Craig is the director of Arkit and was a founding board member of PrefabAUS.

    • Clare Knight

      Studio Manager

      Clare oversees operations of the Studio, including the coordination of marketing and HR. She manages new enquiries and guides clients at the beginning of their Arkit journey, providing clarity from the outset. With a background in client-facing roles across various industries, Clare brings strong communication and organisational expertise to the team and enjoys seeing ideas evolve from concept through to completion.

    • Sascha Ladiges

      Production Manager

      Sascha is a production manager and a highly experienced master carpenter. He completed his apprenticeship and training in Germany – a country renowned for a world class system of practice. He is also a certified Passivhaus carpenter, having completed many projects internationally and locally.

    • Andrew Fotia

      Senior Associate, Architect

      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 up the residential enquiries team. His design interest lies with practical prefabricated solutions that are deeply site responsive, and bring delight. He also has extensive experience in master planning and designing for disability.

    • Ashley Han

      Project 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 four 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.

    • Plandsky Trinh

      Project Analyst

      Plandsky is a Project Analyst with more than nine years of experience in the construction industry, specialising in cost estimation, project management, and performance analysis. With a sharp analytical mindset and attention to detail, he ensures projects are efficient, compliant, and financially sound. He is passionate about continuous improvement and delivering measurable value across every project.

    • Luna Wang

      Architectural Intern

      Luna is an intern who recently completed her undergraduate studies in architecture. A valued member of the team, she contributes to documentation and graphic design. Luna has a deep appreciation for creating harmonious spaces that reflect modern lifestyles and connect meaningfully with their natural context.

    • Daiman Otto

      Head of Product, Multikit

      Daiman is head of product for Multikit – a division of Arkit specialising in the development of low-carbon solutions for mid-rise residential buildings. He has 20+ years of experience in architecture, construction and property, focusing on product design and 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.

    • Haben Ghebre

      MMC | BIM Manager

      Haben is a BIM manager and highly motivated documenter with over five 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, specialising in prefabrication. He has the ability to quickly model concepts for both visualisation and documentation purposes, using advanced building information modelling technology (BIM).

    • Naomi Strauss

      Office Assistant / Receptionist

      Naomi 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.

    • Steve Niceski

      Site Manager

      Steve is a Site Manager with extensive experience leading residential, commercial, and modular construction projects from start to finish. Known for building strong relationships with clients and trades, Steve fosters teamwork and maintains a safe, solution-focused site environment that consistently produces high-quality outcomes.

    • Grant Sanderink

      Graduate of Architecture

      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 prioritises 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 specialised in residential renovations and extensions.

    • Daniel Jackson

      Site Manager

      Daniel is a Site Manager with extensive experience delivering residential construction projects from planning through to completion. He brings a hands-on, detail-oriented approach, with strong capability in managing trades, coordinating
      suppliers, and maintaining quality, programme and compliance outcomes across all stages of the build.
      With a background spanning construction supervision and project management, Daniel works closely with clients and stakeholders to resolve site challenges, streamline workflows and ensure clear communication throughout delivery. His
      practical experience and proactive problem-solving support efficient, high-quality project outcomes.

    • Maria Torres

      Architect

      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, specialising in the educational sector.

    • Joel Jacobs

      Site Manager

      Joel 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 eight years.

    • Hasan

      Workshop Manager

      Hasan is one of Arkit’s longest-serving team members and our Workshop Manager, overseeing day-to-day operations, guiding hands-on supervision, assigning tasks and supporting the team to boost productivity. He maintains workshop organisation, tool and material inventory, and keeps equipment logs up to date. Hasan also coordinates site deliveries and champions waste-minimisation practices across the workshop.

    • Justin Huynh

      Project Analyst

      Justin possesses 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.

    • Joe James

      Senior 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.

    • Tiffini Tran

      Architect

      Tiffini is an architect who possesses broad project experience. She enjoys working on architectural design and documentation, striving to bring strong environmental and social sustainability to prefab buildings, to improve and maintain the quality of the everyday for the community.

    • Shaun Lin

      Project Manager

      Shaun is a Project Manager with 8 years of experience in the construction industry across Victoria. With extensive expertise in cost planning, contract management, site management, and project performance analysis, he delivers Arkit projects that are strategically managed to align with client objectives, regulatory compliance, and financial targets.

    • Lokpriya Sharma

      Project Manager

      Lokpriya is a Project Manager with over 20 years of experience delivering complex commercial, residential, and public sector projects across Australia and internationally. With a background in civil engineering, he brings strong technical expertise and a collaborative approach to ensure high-quality, efficient project outcomes.

    • Michael Adamcewicz

      Architect

      Michael is a registered Architect with extensive experience working on bespoke, high-end single and multi-residential projects. He believes in providing quality, responsive design solutions focusing on the human experience within the built environment. He also has a keen interest in prefabricated architecture, having completed a master's thesis on the subject, and he strongly believes in the opportunities it provides as a precise, sustainable construction method.

    • Digit

      Office Companion

      Digit is our second-longest serving employee. At 14 years old, she is still young at heart and is always ready to greet visitors upon arrival.

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