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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).

    Design Studio & Workshop:

    6/4 Judge Street
    Sunshine VIC 3020

    Arkit

    Advanced Prefabricated Architecture

    Arkit

    Arkit

    Arkit

    Design Studio & Workshop:

    6/4 Judge Street
    Sunshine VIC 3020

    How We Work

    Our unique process seamlessly blends cutting-edge technology with architectural principles, ensuring our structures are as distinct and vibrant as the people who inhabit them.

    Co-created, with you

    Our collaboration with clients goes beyond simple planning. We engage deeply to co-create sustainable, purposefully crafted environments, tailored for both residential and commercial spaces.

    Expertise—from global to local.

    Our team’s expertise spans continents, drawing on a wealth of local and global knowledge to elevate each project. This diverse perspective allows us to incorporate the latest technology and innovative thinking into every build, ensuring our responses and solutions are smart, sustainable, and truly world-class.

    Meet our team

    Leading by design, not by chance.

    We’re setting the pace in prefabricated architecture, and we have the buildings to prove it. Our prototypes turn ideas into real data – providing evidence, validating decisions and shaping the way forward. Prototyping for Modern Methods of Construction: Best-Practice Guide is available for download.

    Download our guide

    We design, we build,
    under one roof.
    This one.

    Our Studio

    Design for Manufacture & Assembly (DfMA).

    Design for Manufacture & Assembly is a design approach that focuses on ease of manufacture and efficiency of assembly.

    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.

    Design and Construct

    As architects as well as builders, we are committed to challenging the perceived design limitations associated with prefabricated construction.

    Through our range of prefabricated building systems we are able to explore endless design options and tailor the building system to suit the design, rather than the other way around.

    Innovation

    Innovation is inherent to Arkit’s existence. We value the skills of invention, engineering, design and imagination and apply these to develop new and emerging applications for prefabrication.

    Through our specialist consultancy services, we have provided advice to a range of client organisations and assisted with the development and application of prefabrication technologies.

    Our Studio

    • Design for Manufacture & Assembly (DfMA).

      Design for Manufacture & Assembly is a design approach that focuses on ease of manufacture and efficiency of assembly.

      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.

    • Design and Construct

      As architects as well as builders, we are committed to challenging the perceived design limitations associated with prefabricated construction.

      Through our range of prefabricated building systems we are able to explore endless design options and tailor the building system to suit the design, rather than the other way around.

    • Innovation

      Innovation is inherent to Arkit’s existence. We value the skills of invention, engineering, design and imagination and apply these to develop new and emerging applications for prefabrication.

      Through our specialist consultancy services, we have provided advice to a range of client organisations and assisted with the development and application of prefabrication technologies.

    Our Workshop

    Production

    Our buildings are handcrafted from our established Melbourne workshop. We combine traditional carpentry techniques with the precision of modern processes for a bespoke approach to each project.

    Modular Building System

    Modules are constructed in our workshop to a stage that is as complete as possible. This includes installation of cabinetry, fittings, fixtures, floor and wall finishes. Larger buildings are designed to seamlessly join together with minimal time on site.

    Panelised Building System

    Prefabricated components combine the time and quality benefits of offsite construction, whilst not constraining the design to transportable module sizes. We build wall, floor and roof components as a series of panelised cassettes complete with plumbing, structural framing, insulation and linings. Components are then assembled on site.

    Hybrid Building System

    By combining both systems we are able to achieve a myriad of design possibilities. This system combines the benefits of both systems.

    Materials

    We use sustainable timber framed construction. This uses less embodied energy than other common building materials and has superior insulation properties as compared to brick, concrete, aluminium and steel.

    All Arkit buildings use either plantation or sustainable managed and forested timbers.

    Wood grows naturally, is renewable and costs less to produce than steel & concrete. It has been a primary building material within Australia for the past 150+ years.

    Only 6% of Australia’s native forests are potentially available for timber harvesting. Timber is harvested from about 1% of these public native forests each year.

    Prefabrication reduces construction waste, Australia’s largest contributor to landfill.

    Our material selections consider environmental impact such as recycled content, renewable resources, low/no Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).

    Our custom designs allow for a bespoke approach to material selection.

    Performance

    Our buildings are designed to maximise Passive Heating and Cooling principles and natural light entry.

    The building envelope is designed to optimise thermal performance and targets a 50% reduction in annual energy consumption. Approximately 14% of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions comes from the heating and cooling of buildings (AGO 2005).

    The environmental footprint of our buildings is minimised through lightweight construction and associated reduced site impacts. This minimises loss of vegetation and top soil and avoids the use of portland cement and coastal sand.

    Aligned with our organisational focus on sustainability, Arkit is experienced in the design and construction to the Passive House standard.

    Careful consideration of siting and orientation, together with local climatic conditions, are used to identify optimum energy efficient solutions for every building.

    Our Workshop

    • Production

      Our buildings are handcrafted from our established Melbourne workshop. We combine traditional carpentry techniques with the precision of modern processes for a bespoke approach to each project.

      Modular Building System

      Modules are constructed in our workshop to a stage that is as complete as possible. This includes installation of cabinetry, fittings, fixtures, floor and wall finishes. Larger buildings are designed to seamlessly join together with minimal time on site.

      Panelised Building System

      Prefabricated components combine the time and quality benefits of offsite construction, whilst not constraining the design to transportable module sizes. We build wall, floor and roof components as a series of panelised cassettes complete with plumbing, structural framing, insulation and linings. Components are then assembled on site.

      Hybrid Building System

      By combining both systems we are able to achieve a myriad of design possibilities. This system combines the benefits of both systems.

    • Materials

      We use sustainable timber framed construction. This uses less embodied energy than other common building materials and has superior insulation properties as compared to brick, concrete, aluminium and steel.

      All Arkit buildings use either plantation or sustainable managed and forested timbers.

      Wood grows naturally, is renewable and costs less to produce than steel & concrete. It has been a primary building material within Australia for the past 150+ years.

      Only 6% of Australia’s native forests are potentially available for timber harvesting. Timber is harvested from about 1% of these public native forests each year.

      Prefabrication reduces construction waste, Australia’s largest contributor to landfill.

      Our material selections consider environmental impact such as recycled content, renewable resources, low/no Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).

      Our custom designs allow for a bespoke approach to material selection.

    • Performance

      Our buildings are designed to maximise Passive Heating and Cooling principles and natural light entry.

      The building envelope is designed to optimise thermal performance and targets a 50% reduction in annual energy consumption. Approximately 14% of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions comes from the heating and cooling of buildings (AGO 2005).

      The environmental footprint of our buildings is minimised through lightweight construction and associated reduced site impacts. This minimises loss of vegetation and top soil and avoids the use of portland cement and coastal sand.

      Aligned with our organisational focus on sustainability, Arkit is experienced in the design and construction to the Passive House standard.

      Careful consideration of siting and orientation, together with local climatic conditions, are used to identify optimum energy efficient solutions for every building.

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    FAQs

    Arkit is a design led practice. We pride ourselves on delivering high quality architecturally designed residential buildings.

    We value and enjoy the collaboration between architect and client that results in new homes and additions that create extra space for families, new places to co-exist and provide a lifestyle change. Our integrated design and construction service enables us to fully translate design requirements to built form with no surprises.

    We love prefabrication, timber and all things environmentally friendly. We embrace these values with our clients in all aspects of our services. We are excited by opportunities to test the boundaries for applications of prefabricated design and construction. Through innovation we seek to contribute to the development of industry and locally based manufacturing.

    Modular, volumetric, unitised and pods are all prefab terminologies referring to buildings constructed offsite. In Arkit’s case this means that we build modules in our workshop to a stage that is as complete as possible.

    This includes installation of all cabinetry, fittings, fixtures, floor and wall finishes and even furnishings if desired. Larger buildings are designed to ensure that they seamlessly join together with minimal onsite time to complete to complete the project.

    Panelised construction consists of smaller manageable elements that arrive to site ready for assembly. This construction methodology is often used for projects with site access constraints or for designs that do not suit a modular approach. We deliver floor, wall and roof panels that are as complete as possible for expedient onsite assembly.

    Yes. Arkit is an architectural practice. For each of our projects we provide a full architectural design service. This means we work with you from the initial brief stage through to completion of construction to ensure design requirements are fully translated to the built form.

    No. Arkit offers two building systems, panelised and modular construction. Our panelised building system can accommodate any design and is best suited for sites with access constraints or where the desired design cannot be accommodated by our modular buidling system. Our modular building system is generally more cost effective and involves less time on site. With this system we design buildings in a series of transportable sized modules.

    Each project is unique and therefore the amount of time to collaborate with our clients to reach the optimum design outcome can vary. As a guide we suggest that working toward a preferred concept design may take between three and four weeks.

    Arkit designs and builds throughout Australia and overseas. The approval requirements for your site will be subject to local authority requirements. As a first step in the design process we will establish the specific requirements applicable to your property. Through the design process we will manage the approval process on your behalf.

    Each of our buildings is individually hand built in our Melbourne workshop using traditional carpentry methods, modern production facilities and high quality standard residential construction materials. Through this approach we are able to achieve higher tolerances and construction quality than traditional site based building. We do not use steel studs or insulated panels or other materials and/or construction methods generally associated with relocatable or portable buildings.

    Yes. Arkit buildings are built to all codes and regulations applicable to standard residential construction. Our buildings are designed and built to fully comply with the National Construction Code (NCC), relevant bushfire regulations, cyclone building codes, and to exceed the environmental performance requirements of the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS).

    Yes. Arkit is a building company. We comprehensively manage and deliver all aspects of construction required for the completion of your project.

    Our projects are custom designed and therefore build times vary. As an example a new three bedroom house constructed using our modular system may take 10–14 weeks in the factory and 2–4 weeks on site to complete.

    Arkit offers a highly considered response to the built environment. Our building system has been developed to surpass the performance of traditional construction.

    For each building we carefully address; embodied energy – through the selection of natural materials, operation energy – through efficient design and an understanding of the local conditions, thermal performance – by providing insulation that exceeds the requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC) and through the construction process – by reducing waste and noise pollution.

    As architects our primary focus is the architectural response. We enjoy embarking on an individual design process for each project whilst getting to know our clients. The design features inherent to each of Arkit’s projects include high quality finishes and construction detailing and a design response that provides the optimum outcome to meet our client’s individual needs.