Inspired by inclusivity and creativity

Meet our team

For more than 30 years, Giarola Architects has been delivering high-quality specialist learning environments – for primary and secondary schools, and childcare and tertiary settings – across Queensland.

Today, Giarola Architects leads the way in inclusive education design.

We are inspired by learning, and our design approach is grounded in evidence-based research, feedback from educators and students, and continuous improvement.

Giarola Architects Brisbane Team

What makes us unique

Giarola Architects has developed a unique design process that produces outstanding outcomes for students, educators, parents and communities.

  • We help our clients to articulate and achieve their vision.

  • We create our best results in collaboration with others.

  • Our longstanding relationships with clients are built on mutual trust.

  • Our expansive approach motivates us to learn, grow, iterate and evolve.

  • Our commitment to excellence means we’re always improving.

Kallangur State School Stair Walkway

Who we serve

We have designed and delivered many award-winning specialist and mainstream learning environments, for public and private schools, childcare and university settings.

We are most proud of the positive impact our buildings and spaces have on the people who use and enjoy them, across entire school communities.

  • “Giarola Architects were excellent to deal with during the design phase of the project, with all of our needs being taken into consideration and incorporated into the design.”

    Paul Stehbens
    Principal, Gin Gin State High School

  • “We absolutely recommend Giarola Architects – we have worked with Giarola for many years and look forward to continuing to do some as we advance our Master Plan to completion.”

    Mark Yeowell
    Chief Executive Officer, Language Disorder Australia

  • “Yes – we have no doubt in recommending Giarola Architects, they are thorough and consistent in the service they provide.”

    Wesley Wittstock
    Associate, Honeywill Consulting

  • “The architects respectfully challenged the brief and listened to our wishes and requirements, culminating in a new building that exceeds our original vision for the project.”

    Sharon Butterworth
    Business Manager, Kallangur State School

  • “The Giarola team worked closely with us to bring to life exactly what we were envisioning. It’s the sophisticated modern New Yorker look we were wanting.”

    Debbie and Maree
    East Brisbane Apartment

  • “The building is well-regarded and now houses some of the school’s most prominent programs of instruction… The design and built outcome has added a valued education asset to our site.”

    Mark Richard
    Executive Principal, Benowa State High School

  • “The design of the facility has provided a space where teachers can make adjustments to the environment to suit student engagement.”

    Sandra Quinn
    Principal, Bundamba State Secondary College 

  • “The design has provided an environment which improves the teaching and learning of staff and students, and aligns with Autism Queensland’s mission to support people living with Autism Spectrum Disorder through responsive, evidence-informed practice and advocacy.”

    Cae Ashton
    Principal, Autism Queensland Sunnybank Campus

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