Decibel Architecture delivers exceptional outcomes, on purpose. Our Architecture is imagined with, formed for and shaped by our clients' aspirations.
Be it to heal, to educate, to house or to inspire: we advocate for deeper engagement in the process of design. We explore and challenge our clients' expectations and ensure their purpose and aspirations are reflected in their outcome.
Decibel Architecture builds on a rich and diverse experience across industries to conceive and deliver compelling outcomes in sustainability, culture, healthcare and organisational change. We bring fresh perspectives to every project and relationship, and relish new ways of listening.
Contributing as Architects, Design Thinkers and Strategists we are shaping positive change in the world. We work across scales, typologies and the human sphere to design exceptional, ecological and ethical Architectures, Experiences and Transformations.
We are energised by imagining and designing better futures. We weave compelling stories that enthral and ignite minds and we commit to defining challenging problems and providing innovative solutions. We consider our challenges as symbiotic ecologies integrating the full spectrum of potential.
We support our people and our clients to be focused, effective, kind and curious.
Together we embark on creative journeys to extraordinary destinations.
In 2022 we achieved ISO Certification for ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational health and safety management systems) and renewed certification for ISO 9001:2015 (Quality management systems) and ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental management systems).
This is a great achievement for the deciBel team and also for our clients and stakeholders. ISO Certification ensures that we have systems in place to continue delivering (exceptional) projects into the future, in a high quality (dynamic and fun) environment. You can view and download our certificates HERE.
You can also view and download our current Insurance Certificate HERE.
We look forward to working with you.
Full Service Architecture
Specialist Artistic Facade Design
Urban Master Planning
Tall Building Design
Engineered Timber Design
Interior Design
Integrated Sustainable Design
Healthcare Design
Sculpture Collaboration
Rendering and Visualisations
Augmented and Virtual Reality
Retail and Commercial
Cultural and Performing Arts
Urban and Landscape Masterplanning
Public and Institutional
Healthcare
Hotels and Eco Resorts
Education
Residential
Integrated Mixed Use
Workplace and Studio
Exhibitions and Installations
Interiors
Moonbases and Spaceships
At Decibel Architecture we promise vivid thinking from engaged people, working on purpose. Architecture is collaboration, and our people are the key to our success. Together we can adventure beyond the possible.
Decibel Architecture
A.O.F. House
110 Johnston Street
Fitzroy Australia 3065
(Challenge Us)
dB(A) is open and ready to listen to you and hear about your project and your dreams.
Let’s make them real together. Throw down the gauntlet to our Conductor by sending a proposition to dylan@db-a.co
(Challenge Yourself)
If you think you have something to give,and that you could be part of our story, please email a brilliant letter, an outstanding folio and your vital details to work@db-a.co
Australian Design Awards 2023
Pop-Ups, Display, Exhibit & Set Design
Silver
Good Design Awards 2022
Architecture and Installation Design
Winner
Australian Interior Design Awards 2022
Installation Design
Shortlisted
Melbourne Design Awards 2021
Architecture – International – Proposed
Gold
Asia-Pacific International Property Design Awards 2020-2021
New Hotel Construction & Design Vietnam
Winner
Build4Asia Awards 2020
Future Projects Category
Winner
Melbourne Design Awards 2021
Interior Design – Corporate
Gold
World Festival of Interiors 2021 Inside
Workplace – Large
Shortlisted
Build4Asia Awards 2020
Interior Design – Commercial (Completed)
Winner
Melbourne Design Award 2018
Architecture – Proposed
Gold
AR Future Project Awards 2018
Retail & Leisure
Commendation
Design & Health International Academy’s Awards
International Healthcare Project above 40,000 sqm
Highly Commended
Salutogenic Design Project
Winner
Sustainable Urban and Built Environment
Winner
AIA 2017 COTE Top Ten Award 2017
Design and Sustainability
Winner
AIA Honour Awards for Architecture 2016
European Healthcare Design Awards 2016
Healthcare Design (over 25,000sqm)
Highly Commended
FuturArc Green Leadership Award 2016
Institutional
Certificate of Merit
WAF Awards 2016
Health
Finalist
Leadership Excellence Assessment Framework & Singapore National Parks
Certificate of Recognition
Outstanding Project
Building & Construction Authority
Green Mark Awards 2013
Platinum Award
Architizer A+ Awards 2016
Architecture +Colour
Jury Winner
Australian Institute of Architects Awards 2014
International Architecture Commendation
Melbourne Design Awards 2014
Gold Winner
IDEA Awards – International Project 2014
Shortlisted
Victorian Premier Design Awards 2014
Finalist
China National LuBan Award 2014
Construction Excellence
China 3 Star Rating for Sustainability 2013
Award Here
WAF Inside Festival Awards 2013
Culture Category – Shortlisted
Architectural Review Emerging Architects Award 2014
Highly Commended
Dulux Colour Award 2013
Commercial Exterior Category
Melbourne Design Award 2012
Architecture – Commercial – Constructed
UDIA Awards 2012
Finalist
LSAA Awards 2013
Winner – LSAA Award of Excellence
International Architecture Awards 2015
Small Project Architecture Commendation
The Timber Awards 2013
Outdoor Standalone Structure Winner
Chelsea Flower Show 2013
Best In Show Gold Medal
World Architecture Festival 2013
Display Category – Shortlisted
Premier’s Design Award 2012
Finalist
Innovation & Excellence Awards 2012
Property Council of Australia
Nepean Award for Innovation
ARBS Awards 2012
HVAC Project Excellence Award
National Master Builder’s Awards 2011
Boral National Environment and Energy Efficiency Award
BPN Sustainability Awards 2011
Large Commercial Award & Best of the Best’ Award
Australian Property Industry Awards 2011
Presidents Award
Victorian Architecture Awards 2011
Award for Sustainable Architecture
Premier’s Sustainability Award 2011
Built Environment Award & Products or Services Award
FSC Developer of the Year 2011
Pixel 100% FSC Certified
Australian Business Awards 2011
Best Eco Product – Pixelcrete
Master Builders Association Awards (Vic) 2011
Best Sustainable Building
Melbourne Award 2011
Contribution to Sustainability – Corporate
Green Building Award, New Buildings
Asia Pacific, Commercial Project Merit Award 2010
Banksia Award for Built Environment
Harmonious Man Made Landscapes 2010
Australian Private Business Award 2011
Finalist
United Nations Association of Australia (Vic) 2011
Finalist World Environment Day
City of Port Phillip Design Development Award 2007
Best Contribution to Urban Art
China National LuBan Award
Construction Excellence
RAIA Best Interior Architecture Award 2008
Museum Industry Recognition Awards (MIRA) 2006
Honorable Mention
Bureau International des Exhibitions (BIE)
Silver Medal
EZ Magazine Australia
October 2020
PRC 100th Issue
January 2020
GTAV
September 2019
Architecture Victoria
August 2017
Architecture Australia
July 2017
Modelo
May 2017
PRC Magazine
May 2017
Australian National Construction
The Age: Good Weekend Magazine
October 2016
Architecture and Design
April 2022
ABC Sunshine Coast FM
April 2022
Channel 7
April 2022
Architecture and Design
January 2022
Real Commercial
January 2022
Pacific Rim Construction
November 2017
AECCafe
Arch20
Archdaily
Architect Magazine
Building Design + Construction
Dezeen
Global Construction Review
Highsnobiety
Hypebeast
LonelyPlanet
StupidDope
February – March 2017
ABC News
The Age
Architecture AU
Architecture & Design
The Australian
Channel Nine
Channel Seven
Concrete Playground
Council of Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat
Development Ready
Dezeen
Herald Sun
Time Out
The Urban Developer
May 2018
CIBSE UAE Net Zero Virtual Conference
Dylan Brady
International Conference on
Sustainable Development of
Construction Engineering
‘Deep Green: A Fresh Perspective’
Shanghai, PRC
Dylan Brady
GTAV
‘Melbourne Masterplan’
Melbourne, Australia
Dylan Brady
MSD Alumni Series:
‘Work: in Play’
Melbourne, Australia
Dylan Brady
FRAME Australia 2017
Melbourne, Australia
Dylan Brady
Brickworks 2017
Sydney, Australia
Dylan Brady
Melbourne Design Showcase
Hong Kong
Dylan Brady
Midrise Timber Building seminar
Perth, Australia
Dylan Brady
Architecture Television (ArchiTel.tv)
Episode 102: Architects Overseas
Dylan Brady
Changing Perceptions of Engineered Timber for Construction
Rotorua, New Zealand
Dylan Brady
Busan Biennale
Busan, South Korea
Dylan Brady
Wood Innovations Seminar 2016
Rotorua, New Zealand
Dylan Brady
Wood Innovations Seminar
2016
Melbourne, Australia
Toby Pond
FRAME Australia 2016 Conference and Exhibition
Melbourne, Australia
Dylan Brady
AIA National Seminar Series 2016
Melbourne, Australia
Dylan Brady
MADA Presentation 2016
Melbourne, Australia
Dylan Brady
AIA Building Abroad Presentation 2016
Melbourne, Australia
Dylan Brady
Science without Borders 2016
Melbourne, Australia
Dylan Brady
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