AXE Architects

What AXE Architects does

AXE Architects is a Melbourne-based architecture and interior design practice founded in 2012 by Jia Zhu and Yew Hann Loo, operating from a single studio at Rear, 251 Bridge Road, Richmond, Victoria. The firm delivers two core service lines: Architecture Design Services, spanning feasibility studies, planning applications, design, documentation, NDIS accommodation design, project management, and contract administration; and Interior Design Services, which run from concept through completion. Project work is organized across six categories: single residential, multi-residential, townhouse, commercial, interior design, and builder/developer collaborations.

The practice serves residential homeowners as its primary segment, alongside property developers requiring multi-residential and townhouse work, commercial and hospitality business owners (including restaurants and patisseries such as Lovey QVM and Jaya Restaurant), and NDIS accommodation clients. Revenue is generated through project-based, custom-quoted professional services fees, with no public pricing tiers. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, relying on the firm's website portfolio, newsletter subscription, and social media presence (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram) to attract inquiries, followed by studio consultations. Named enterprise partners include builders and developers Alia Homes, Austland Build, and CAM Contractor Group. The team of approximately 8 includes founders, project leaders, architects, a design architect, an architectural designer, and a practice manager, with external recognition including the 2023 Asia Property Awards Highly Commended for One Grant Crescent and a 2024 eat-drink-design Awards shortlisting for Lovey QVM. Operations are concentrated in Melbourne and broader Victoria, with one documented international project in Ampang, Malaysia.

Name

AXE Architects

Legal name

AXE Architects

Website

https://axearchitects.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AXE Architects is a Melbourne-based architecture and interior design practice founded in 2012, delivering residential, multi-residential, townhouse, commercial, and NDIS accommodation projects for homeowners, developers, and hospitality clients across Victoria, Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Design Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Interior Design Services (54141)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Interior design services
• Residential architecture
• Multi-residential design
• Commercial interior design

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Project-based fees for architectural services including feasibility studies, planning applications, design, documentation, NDIS accommodation design, project management and contract administration.
2. Interior Design Services: Interior design services delivered from concept to completion, working closely with clients to create functional and inspiring spaces.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AXE Architects provides architectural and interior design services across residential, multi-residential, townhouse, and commercial project categories. Services span feasibility studies, planning applications, design, documentation, NDIS accommodation design, project management, and contract administration. The practice delivers bespoke, sustainability-focused designs from concept through construction, serving homeowners, property developers, and commercial business owners primarily in Melbourne and Victoria, Australia.

Product overview

AXE Architects is an architecture and interior design practice based in Melbourne, Australia, offering a unified suite of services across two core areas: Architecture Design Services and Interior Design Services. Their project portfolio spans six main categories: Single Residential Projects, Multi-Residential Projects, Townhouse Projects, and Commercial Projects. The practice serves clients ranging from homeowners to commercial developers, with services including feasibility studies, planning applications, design, documentation, NDIS accommodation design, project management, and contract administration. Their approach emphasizes collaborative design processes, sustainability, and creating dynamic spaces that prioritize human experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Design Services Comprehensive architectural services including feasibility studies, planning applications, design, documentation, NDIS accommodation design, project management, and contract administration for residential, multi-residential, townhouse, and commercial projects. Delivered to homeowners, property developers, and commercial business owners in Melbourne and Victoria.
• Interior Design Services Interior design services delivered with a personal approach from concept to completion, understanding client needs and preferences to create functional, beautiful, and inspiring spaces for residential and commercial clients.
• Single Residential Projects Custom residential architecture projects including houses and extensions featuring bespoke designs that blend craftsmanship, innovation, and materiality for residential homeowners in Melbourne and Victoria.
• Multi-Residential Projects Multi-residential developments including apartments and boutique residences for property developers, often integrating natural materials with landscape design and emphasizing harmonious coexistence with surrounding environments.
• Townhouse Projects Townhouse developments featuring contemporary architectural elements with sustainable design considerations for property developer clients in Melbourne and Victoria.
• Commercial Projects Commercial interior design and architecture projects including restaurants, offices, retail spaces, and hospitality venues for commercial business owners in Melbourne and Victoria.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alia HomescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAlia Homes is a builder/developer partner collaborating with AXE Architects on the King Street luxury residence in Balwyn, Victoria. This project represents a collaboration of industry leaders delivering a bespoke residence that redefines luxury living.
• Urban RepublicminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUrban Republic is mentioned as an industry leader collaborating on the King Street project, contributing to the architectural symphony where craftsmanship, innovation, and materiality converge.
• Made by StoryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMade by Story is referenced as a collaborator on the King Street project, contributing to the bespoke residence through design storytelling and material curation.
• Austland BuildminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBuilder for the Keysborough House single residential project in Victoria, Australia.
• CAM Contractor GroupminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBuilder for Surrey Hills Residence and Alfred Street Kew extension projects.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Studio Bright: Melbourne-based architecture practice with a focus on residential and small-scale commercial work. Comparable to AXE in size, geography, and project-type mix.
• Hecker Guthrie: Melbourne-based architecture and interior design practice specializing in residential and commercial interior projects. Comparable to AXE in city focus, boutique scale, and dual architecture/interior offering for premium clients.
• Kennedy Nolan: Melbourne-based residential architecture practice recognized for bespoke single-residential and multi-residential work. Comparable to AXE in client segment, Melbourne geography, and design-led premium positioning.
• Clare Cousins Architects: Melbourne-based architecture practice with a portfolio across residential, commercial and interior projects. Comparable to AXE in boutique scale, Melbourne focus, and combined architecture/interior service offering.
• Matt Gibson Architecture + Design: Melbourne-based residential and interior architecture practice with a focus on bespoke homes. Comparable to AXE in residential luxury positioning and Melbourne geography.

Broad incumbents

• Woods Bagot: Global architecture firm founded in Australia with a Melbourne studio, active across residential, hospitality, commercial and interior design sectors globally. Comparable to AXE in residential and interior work and Melbourne presence, but operating at vastly larger scale and geographic reach.
• Bates Smart: Established Australian architecture firm with a Melbourne studio and a much larger portfolio spanning commercial, residential, healthcare and urban design. Comparable to AXE as a broader market incumbent in the same Melbourne architecture ecosystem.
• Fender Katsalidis: Major Australian architecture firm with significant Melbourne presence and a portfolio including high-rise residential and commercial work. Comparable to AXE in the Melbourne residential/multi-residential segment but at materially larger scale.
• BVN Architecture: Large Australian architecture practice with offices in Sydney and Melbourne, working across residential, commercial, education and health sectors. Comparable to AXE in Melbourne geography and residential exposure but operating at significantly greater scale.
• Architectus: National Australian architecture firm with Melbourne presence, working across multi-residential, commercial, education and civic projects. Comparable to AXE in multi-residential and residential work but at considerably larger scale and broader scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/axearchitects
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/axe-architects-pty-ltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/axearchitects

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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