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Dogspike // Design & architecture done differently
Dogspike are an architectural practice with specialised skill set, focused on remote project design and delivery. Navigating planning, bureaucracy and community from inception to completion.
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Based in building science
We strive to use data driven decisions in our design, documentation and analysis of projects.
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Project Management and Contract Administration
We know how to get things done. We know how plans and construction comes together and collaborate closely through all stages of projects
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Led by Country and Community
We listen to experts of place, the people living there.
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Local people are a key part of the solution
We employ local people through all stages of projects.
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Knowledge based in slow movement through country
Our foundation is 10 months cycling east to west along latitude 25, Uluru’s latitude. Slowly understanding Australia and it’s varied climates and cultures.
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We share what we learn
Our approach is to not hold knowledge in silo’s. We collaborate, communicate and spread our learnings across industries and communties.
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We speak nationally
We take central Australian thinking to the world and bring national and international knowledge to central Australia. We were the creative directors of the Regional Architecture Association conference in September 2025 and our on-going public leacture series “Mparntwe Speaks” focused on central Australian design thinking.
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In-built energy savings
Design doesn’t just look good, it saves you money through correct orientation, cross ventilation, water catchment, solar panels, insulation and easy maintenance.