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From humble beginnings to a powerhouse practice, AJC has been thinking about, and shaping modern Sydney in both subtle and profound ways for seven decades.
Originally formed in 1956 with the partnership of friends John Allen and Russell Jack, who were joined in 1965 by Keith Cottier, and the Sydney studio of Allen Jack+Cottier was born. It became synonymous with creative, spatially inspiring spaces and places.
True to that legacy, today AJC works across even more sectors and scales, from education and commercial projects to luxury and affordable residential developments, and master planning for urban growth and renewal.
We’ve earned scores of awards locally and internationally, but more importantly, we’re proud to say our work has changed the way people live, learn, work and play, with buildings and precincts perfectly tuned to their purpose and place.
The Centre for Science & Art, Abbotsleigh Senior School
Multigate Medical Campus
The Burcham
Macquarie Park Innovation Precinct
PCYC Wagga Wagga
Our Story
AJC has been instrumental in helping shape the growth of Sydney both as a consultant to planning authorities, and through its own exemplar projects, setting benchmarks for liveability and urban density.
Awards
Since receiving our first award in 1957, AJC has been nationally and internationally recognised for our leadership and impact.
News: October 2024
AJC ARCHITECTS ANNOUNCES NEW STUDIO LEADERSHIP TEAM
Vera Batalha and Lee Collard have been appointed as Studio Directors, reflecting their significant contributions to the architectural landscape and their ongoing leadership within AJC....
News: September 2024
AJC Architects Transforming Heritage: New Reddam House Campus in North Sydney into a state-of-the-art K-12 school campus.
In collaboration with Inspired Education, and Australian-owned property developer and digital-first contractor Built, AJC is managing the upgrade and transformation of this iconic building into...
News: September 2024
AJC Hosts Inaugural Event to Showcase Australian Innovation Ahead of the World Architecture Festival
The exclusive event attracted over 80 guests, including prominent figures from leading architectural firms, who gathered to present their innovative projects and receive expert feedback....
News: August 2024
Newington College’s Rural Campus by AJC Architects Approved, Set to Champion Low-Carbon Design
Located on a 200-hectare rural property on Dunghutti Country, the campus will be the home of Newington’s visionary social service immersion and outdoor education programmes....
News: August 2024
AJC Unveils Design Vision for 88 Waterloo Development, Macquarie Park
Design Vision Creating a green heart for the precinct drove AJC’s site planning approach; the central communal open space opens out to an adjacent park,...
News: August 2024
Gordon Quarter – Winner – UDIA Awards for Excellence in Retirement Living
Congratulations to Anglicare Sydney and the AJC team! They had an amazing night at the UDIA NSW Awards with almost 1,000 members and their guests...
News: August 2024
AJC Presents Redesign of Botany Road Development, Elevating Urban Living Standards
High-Quality Urban Design AJC has thoughtfully addressed a series of challenging site constraints through the design of the building’s form and aesthetics, effectively managing the...
In the Media: August 2024
Architecture Bulletin: Design For Wellbeing- Supporting Health, Inclusivity, and Comfort.
The built environment in education settings is often referred to as ‘The Third Teacher’ from the Reggio Emilia philosophy acknowledging the significant role the built...
News: July 2024
Multigate Yennora Project Shortlisted for World Architecture Festival (WAF)
Due for completion in 2025, this five-storey building reimagines the typical ‘business park’ model by restoring the natural landscape and creating adaptable car-parking spaces. Multigate,...
News: July 2024
AJC welcomes Monique Franklin as New Studio Director – Creative Lead, Interiors
With over twenty years of experience as an interior design leader in both Australia and Hong Kong and having worked on renowned resorts and hotels...
News: July 2024
Construction Begins on Watagan Park Town Centre in Lake Macquarie
AJC has masterplanned the town centre and surrounding medium-density development, delivering a planning proposal and development applications for the Town Centre and the first apartment...
News: June 2024
AJC Architects Announces Construction of New Loreto Normanhurst Boarding School
The new Boarding School will include 6-bed dormitories for younger boarders, as well as 2-bed and single rooms for senior students. Each room will offer...