At WA we care about the vitality of places and fostering positive impacts for people. Our focus lies in working alongside communities to transform spaces into thriving environments.

Our team of architects and designers develop tools and frameworks that empower communities to make positive decisions for themselves and the environment. Notable projects we are currently working on include community social housing projects in the Wimmera and South-West regions of Victoria. Our most recent work will be shown as a part of Melbourne Design Week 2026, and in the past has been exhibited as a part of the 2023 Venice Architecture Biennale - Australian Pavilion.

WA operates as a collaborative network, connecting our in-house team with a growing range of external partners. This structure cultivates an ecosystem of shared knowledge. Our approach underlines that innovative solutions can arise from diverse perspectives, integrating the unique features of each situation with shared patterns and queries.

 

Ben Waters
Born and raised in South West Victoria, my understanding of the world has been deeply informed by living and working in regional areas. Being a practising architect for 12 years now, I combine my directorship at WA with a Creative Practitioner position at the Melbourne School of Design, UoM. This confluence of roles enables me to delve into the narratives that underscore our projects, elevating certain aspects to a research level. It is a process that enriches both the methodology and content of our work, allowing us to shape spaces that truly resonate with their context and community.