About Us

We use design to achieve social purpose.

We are a cross-disciplinary practice that places community at the centre of all we do. We’re also advocates for Enquiry by Design as a powerful tool for design investigation and consultation.

At Deicke Richards, we use design to achieve social purpose. Working across ageing, cities, education and housing, we listen, share and care.

Based in Brisbane, our team works across Australia. We are known for our collaborative processes, responsive approach and inclusive culture.

Deicke Richards provides integrated services to public and private sector clients, schools and universities, housing and aged care providers, not-for-profit and faith-based organisations and local, state and federal government agencies.

Our vision is to be valued for creating effective outcomes that respond thoughtfully and beautifully to the needs of people and place.

Our culture
Our culture is defined by three core values that shape who we are and how we work with colleagues, clients and communities.

We listen – and lean-in to each other, clients and communities.

We share – our ideas, knowledge and perspectives.

We care – about shaping a responsive, inclusive and equitable world.

Our awards
Awards in the built environment celebrate the collective effort between our team, clients and communities. Here’s some of our recent awards and commendations.

Year Award   Project
2026 AIA QLD Regional Awards, Darling Downs and West Moreton Educational Commendation Hymba Yumba Independent School featured in Architecture Au
2026 AIA QLD Regional Awards, Greater Brisbane Educational Commendation McCormack Building, Mary MacKillop College
2026 AIA QLD Regional Awards, Central Queensland Public Architecture Commendations Isaac Events Centre, Moranbah
2024 AIA QLD Awards Winner- Multi-Residential Architecture AwardWinner- Social Impact Award Mari-Mari-Ba
2024 AIA QLD Awards Winner- Social Impact Award Mari-Mari-Ba
2024 AIA QLD Awards Winner- Hayes and Scott Award Mari-Mari-Ba
2024 AIA QLD Awards Winner- Social Impact Award Mari-Mari-Ba
2024 AIA National Award Commendation for Multi-Residential Architecture Mari-Mari-Ba
2024 Architecture AU Social Impact Awards Shortlisted Mari-Mari-Ba
2024 Minister’s Award for Urban Design The Malcolm Middleton Award for Outstanding Liveable Design Mari-Mari-Ba
2024 AIA Awards People’s Choice Award Central Queensland Region Benevolent Living Rockhampton
2023 Learning Environments Australasia (LEA) Winner- New Building/New Facility (ies) Under $8m Sunnybank Hills State School New Learning Centre
2022 Queensland Architecture Award Educational Architecture St Thomas Aquinas Centre
2022 Gold Coast and Northern Rivers Region AIA Awards Educational Architecture St Thomas Aquinas Centre
2020 Gold Coast Urban Design Awards Winner – Unbuilt Projects The Spit Master Plan
2020 Learning Environments Australasia (LEA) Awards for Excellence in Educational Design Winner Category 6: Small Projects under AU$2 million, Joint Overall Winner John Paul College Kindergarten
2020 Minister’s Award for Urban Design Commendation The Spit Master Plan
2019 PIA Queensland Awards: Best Planning Ideas – Large Project, Public Engagement & Community Planning Overall Winner The Spit Master Plan
2019 AIA Regional Commendation TriCare Kawana Aged Care Residence
2018 Australian Interior Design Awards Best in State Residential Category Crescent House
2018 Houses Awards Shortlisted Crescent House
2018 Australian Interior Design Awards Shortlisted Stella Maris Catholic Church
2017 Think Brick Awards 2017 Bruce Mackenzie Landscape Award Crescent House
2017 AIA Regional Commendation Heritage Central Village Heritage Precinct
2017 AIA Regional Commendation Urban Design Yeerongpilly TOD, Detailed Plan of Development
2016 PIA Queensland Awards for Excellence The Hard Won Victory Yeerongpilly TOD
2015 AIA Regional Commendation Education Architecture Hymba Yumba Community Hub