Naarm + Lutruwita

CLAD

Architecture & Design

Working with communities to enable sustainable architecture across Victoria and Tasmania.

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About Carey

Carey Landwehr - Principal Architect

Carey Landwehr

Principal Architect

VIC: 800063 | TAS: 1416AIA: 61378FIRM: F197ABN: 61 657 080 043

Carey Landwehr is a registered Australian architect, academic, and advocate for sustainable and socially conscious architecture based in Naarm/Melbourne.

He is the founding principal of CLAD, a practice focusing on humble, sustainable, and community-focused architecture. With fifteen years of experience across practice, education, and research, his expertise lies in social housing, regenerative design, and housing policy. Carey advocates for moving from 'designing for' to 'designing with' communities, bridging the gap between architectural practice, education, research, and advocacy.

Born in Yamatji Country. Currently living and working on the land of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung People. I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of this land whose sovereignty was never ceded, and pay my respect to their enduring connection to Country.

Professional Affiliations

Education

Graduate Certificate (Public Policy) The Australian National University 2024
Graduate Certificate (Education) Charles Sturt University 2021
Master of Architecture The University of Melbourne 2018
External Study: Centre for Environmental Planning CEPT University - Ahmedabad, India 2017
External Study: AA Visiting School The Architectural Association - London, UK 2016
Bachelor of Arts (Design and Applied Arts) Curtin University 2012

Awards

Bates Smart Medal – Commendation An Exploration of Architectural Temporality 2018
DesignInc Positive Legacy Design Award The Koolin Balit Centre 2018
Melbourne Global Scholars Award India / United Kingdom 2016 / 2017

Experience

Principal Carey Landwehr Architecture & Design 2021 - Present
Teaching Associate Monash University 2024 - Present
Sessional Lecturer Melbourne Polytechnic 2024 - Present
Sessional Academic Swinburne University of Technology 2024 - Present
Sessional Academic Melbourne School of Design 2021 - Present
Project Architect - Social Housing Jackson Clements Burrows Architects 2021 - 2024
Graduate to Operations Manager Tandem Design Studio 2018 - 2021
Mechanical Draftsperson Cross Section CAD Services 2010 - 2021
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Core Values

The principles that guide our practice and inform every project.

Collaborative

Delivering projects with you, not just for you. Creating genuine partnerships between clients, communities, and a diverse group of designers.

Regenerative

Our Living Future-accredited designs actively regenerate Country and enhance ecological cycles, building climate resilience regardless of scale or budget.

Meaningful

From educational spaces to community housing, we create living buildings that adapt and respond to users changing needs over time.

Demonstrated delivery of social and affordable housing from single dwellings to 400+ unit developments. Deep understanding of community housing provider requirements, funding structures, and the balance between cost efficiency and resident dignity.

Community HousingSocial HousingMedium Density
01 Bangs Street Social Housing 434 dwellings, GLM Stage 1, Prahran
02 Wangaratta Specialist Housing Victoria's first regional CHP-led, 44 dwellings
03 Malwood Place Off-grid domestic dwelling, Lutruwita
04 Johnston Street BTR Build to Rent development, Fitzroy
05 Cardigan Street Refurbishment Public housing refurbishment study
06 Shand Street Townhouses Not-for-profit consultation, Ys Housing
07 Sandringham Residences 24 coastal residences, Bayside VIC
08 Doncaster East Residence Post-war home renovation, VIC
09 VICASH Research Victoria Affordable & Social Housing mapping
10 Feeding the Moloch Housing crisis publication, Inflection 2023
11 Privileged Praxis Community architecture, Danish Press 2025
12 Design Studio Gamma Medium density housing studio, MSD
13 Studio C: All That Is Public Housing policy and urban renewal, MSD
14 Aged Care Design Studio Socio-economic contexts, Swinburne
15 Housing: Ever Learn to Dwell? Panel discussion, MPavilion 2023
16 Graduate Cert Public Policy Housing policy focus, ANU 2024
17 Living Future Institute LFIA Accredited Member
18 Sustainable Builders Alliance Member since 2024
Credentials: ARBV 800063 · Living Future Accredited
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Our Approach

Whether designing a flexible home for your family or a welcoming place for community, we combine careful thought with efficient work. The result? A thoughtful design approach that brings your vision to life, guided by our expertise and delivered with care.

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Connect

We sit down and really listen. How do you live? What drives you? What's not working in your current space? Understanding your world shapes every design decision that follows.

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Gather

Your project gets the specialists it needs, landscape architects for your garden, engineers for tricky site conditions, artists for something special. We know who does what well and when to get them involved.

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Make

Together, we turn your vision into something real. We talk budget early, not to limit dreams, but to focus them. Every idea gets tested against how you'll actually use the space.

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Build

We introduce you to builders who've earned our trust. We know the difference between good work and good marketing, ensuring quality delivery when everyone's aligned.

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Guide

Construction isn't a black box. We're on-site regularly, catching problems early and explaining what's happening in words that make sense. Our hands-on approach ensures quality at every stage.

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Complete

We walk through your completed space together, ensuring everything works as intended and we stay in contact to ensure the space continues to work for you over the years to come.

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Services

Comprehensive architectural services from concept to completion.

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Predesign

We listen to what you want to build and see what's possible before you spend a dollar. After studying your site and local planning requirements, you'll have a clear brief, estimated budget and honest timeline. You'll receive a formal Client Architect Agreement and detailed fee proposal showing what each stage costs. Nothing happens without your approval.

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Concept Design

Your ideas become architecture through collaboration. We test different layouts and approaches, showing you plans, 3D views and material options. You'll see costs early so decisions remain grounded in reality.

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Planning Applications

We navigate the council process so you don't have to. All drawings, reports and conversations go through us as your agent as we seek to obtain statutory approval.

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Detailed Design

Your concept is refined into something buildable. We resolve the tricky details and coordinate consultants. You'll see what you're getting before builders quote.

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Construction Drawings

Your design becomes a complete builder's manual. We prepare detailed plans, sections, elevations, and specifications, coordinating with structural, mechanical, and other consultants throughout the process.

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Building Permit & Builder Selection

We secure your building permit whilst helping you choose builders who share our commitment to quality. Our tender process delivers competitive quotes with honest comparisons.

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Construction Liaison

We're your advocate on-site, working collaboratively with builders. Regular inspections, progress reviews and quality checks keep your project honest.

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Specialist Services

Sometimes you need something different, feasibility studies for tricky sites, heritage assessments, research projects or expert witness work. We adapt our expertise to create lasting solutions to your specific challenge.

Project Practice Academic
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2025
PRO Malwood Place Private owner builder residential project in Lutruwita, TAS. 2025–Present
PRO Shand Road Townhouses Consulting for not-for-profit organisation Ys Housing 2025
ACA Graduate Certificate (Public Policy) Australian National University 2025
ACA Cross Cultural Contexts Swinburne University of Technology 2025
ACA Privileged Praxis: Antipodean Perspectives Article for Danish Publication Building Diversity DK Volume 2 2025
ACA All that is public melts into air Masters Studio co-taught with Bella Singal 2025
ACA Design Studio Gamma Studio focused on urban density and ecological design. 2025
ACA Contexts of Architectural History Swinburne University of Technology 2025
ACA Architectural Technology 3 Melbourne Polytechnic 2025
ACA Architectural Technology 4 Melbourne Polytechnic 2025
ACA Positions & Dialogues in Architecture 1 Monash University 2025
2024
PRO Wangaratta Specialist Housing Specialist community housing development in Wangaratta, VIC. 2024
PRA Vice President Union of Architectural Workers 2024–2026
PRA Member Sustainable Builders Alliance 2024–Present
PRA Teaching Associate Monash University 2024–Present
PRA Sessional Lecturer (Construction) Melbourne Polytechnic 2024–Present
ACA Cross Cultural Contexts Swinburne University of Technology 2024
ACA All that is public melts into air Masters Studio co-taught with Bella Singal 2024
ACA Design Studio 02 Socioeconomic Contexts Aged Care design studio at Swinburne University of Technology 2024
ACA Design Studio Gamma Studio focused on urban density and ecological design. 2024
ACA Contexts of Architectural History Swinburne University of Technology 2024
ACA Architectural Technology 2 Melbourne Polytechnic 2024
ACA Positions & Dialogues in Architecture 2 Monash University 2024
2023
PRO Johnston Street BTR Build to Rent development in Fitzroy, VIC. 2023
PRO Abbott Street Apartments High end multi-residential development in Bayside, VIC. 2023
PRA Member Architects Declare 2023–Present
PRA Registered Architect (TAS) Board of Architects of Tasmania 2023
PRA Sessional Academic Swinburne University of Technology 2023–Present
ACA Housing: Ever Learn to Dwell MPavilion 2023
ACA Feeding the Moloch Inflection Vol. 10 2023
ACA Labour in Architecture MPavilion 2023
2022
PRO Cardigan St Refurbishment Refurbishment study for former public housing flats. 2022
PRA Committee Member Professional Architects Australia 2022–2024
PRA Member Parlour Collective 2022–Present
2021
PRO Bang Street Social Housing Major social housing redevelopment project under the Ground Lease Model GLM1 2021–2024
PRA Registered Architect (VIC) Architects Registration Board of Victoria 2021
PRA Accredited Member Living Future Institute of Australia 2021–Present
ACA Graduate Certificate (Education) Charles Sturt University 2021
2020
PRO Brindy Crescent Renovations and refurbishment of post-war house in Doncaster East, VIC. 2020–2021
PRO St Cuthberts Heritage church conversion. 2020
PRO QUT BioPharm Pilot Project Educational research and cutting edge vaccine development facility. 2020
PRO QLD Hatcheries Research project for the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. 2020
PRA Sessional Academic The University of Melbourne MSD 2020–Present
2019
PRO HF Turramurra Mixed use 'village' styled development of fresh food market. 2019–2021
PRO Queen Victoria Market Consulting work related to the QVM redevelopment. 2019–2020
PRO PMYC Pilot study for the restoration and expansion of the humble Port Melbourne Yacht Club facilities. 2019–2020
PRO Baldivis South Primary School Refurbishment works 2019–2020
PRO Cockburn Wetlands Relocation Environmental conservation and relocation project 2019
2018
PRO Ferrars House Boutique long-stay hotel in South Melbourne, VIC. 2018–2021
PRO Lennon Street Mills Adaptive reuse project of the Lennon Street Mills precinct in West Melbourne, VIC. 2018–2021
PRO Mt Atkinson Vision Centre Prefabricated community facility in Mt Atkinson, VIC. 2018–2021
PRO South Melbourne Market BCAWS South Melbourne Market compliance work scoping studies. 2018–2019
PRO Moore Street Residential project in Elwood, VIC. 2018–2019
PRO The National Hotel Heritage hotel restoration of the iconic National Hotel. 2018
PRA Accredited Member Australian Institute of Architects 2018–Present
PRA Member Emerging Architects and Graduate Network 2018–Present
PRA DesignInc Positive Legacy Design Award The DesignInc Positive Legacy of Design Award awarded for a project that best represents potential for ecological and social benefit. 2018
PRA Bates Smart Graduate Prize Commendation for independent thesis An Exploration of Architectural Temporality 2018
ACA Master of Architecture The University of Melbourne 2018
2017
PRO Aegis Aged Care Multiple aged care facility developments. 2017–2019
PRO Japanese Schools Prefabricated educational facilities project. 2017
PRO St James Alkimos Coastal independent primary school project 2017
PRO Mount Bay Hospital Hospital refurbishment works. 2017
ACA Summer Study Program CEPT University, Ahmedabad 2017
2016
PRO Campbell Street Brighton Consulting services for residential townhouse development. 2016
PRO Peter Moynes Community School Expansion of existing community school facilities. 2016
PRA Melbourne Global Scholars Award International research and study award for travel to India and the United Kingdom 2016
ACA Aditnálta Program Architectural Association, London 2016
2015
PRO Sansom Estate Commercial staged industrial estate project 2015–2016
PRO Akora Swan Care Retirement living serviced apartments 2015
2013
PRO WesTrac Perth Fully automated warehouse and distribution facility. 2013–2014
PRO Wellard Square Mixed-use development project 2013–2014
2012
PRO Gorgon Construction Village Construction village infrastructure development on Barrow Island, WA. 2012–2013
PRO Beaufort Street Festival Community and cultural event infrastructure 2012–2014
PRO Curtin University Kalgoorlie University campus refurbishment project 2012–2013
ACA Bachelor of Arts (Design) Curtin University, Perth 2012
2010
PRO Building Education Revolution Major educational facilities development program 2010–2012

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