aBOUT uS
Ashford Lamaya Architects is an exciting architectural company established in 2023 by long-term Northern Territory locals, architects, and collaborators, Randal Ashford and Irma Lamaya.
Randal and Irma first worked together at university, and then in the same architecture firm in the early 2000s. They each established their own successful, award-winning architectural studios, and by 2018 were collaborating again on major projects. Their successful collaborations confirmed just how well they work together, with their shared vision for creating innovative architecture and developing Northern Australia. In 2023, Randal and Irma decided to combine their experience, professional skills, and supportive teams to form the new company - Ashford Lamaya Architects.
The team at Ashford Lamaya Architects prides itself on listening and working with clients to provide excellent service, attention to detail, and exceptional standards. Working collaboratively with consultants and contractors, they achieve the best outcome for each project, taking into account aesthetics, practicality, functionality, budget, authority requirements, constructability, and sustainability. They undertake architectural design work, project management, master planning, and interiors, and deliver innovative projects across commercial, industrial, educational, government, and residential sectors.
Ashford Lamaya Architects proudly acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout the Northern Territory, and recognise their continuing connection to their lands, waters, and communities. They pay their respects to Aboriginal cultures, and to Elders past, present and emerging.
Developing the north
The ALA team is committed to developing Northern Australia and working on projects that aim to make a difference in the community. Our passion is working on projects across the top end that unearth the potential we have here and to revitalise spaces to their full potential. We take pride in taking on challenging projects and producing high quality outcomes in urban design.
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
ALA believe in architectural design that is simple and elegant, deriving inspiration from nature and place, using structure, materials, and technology that create a harmonious relationship between the architecture and the surrounding environment. ALA’s designs are responsive and responsible to the site, the natural environment, and the occupants.
ALA believes that excellent design evolves from the process of research, education, and innovation. Their architectural concepts can be visualised in 3D to bring design projects to life for the client. Using artistic flair and high-quality finishes, while mindful of the client’s budget, ALA’s projects are attractive and unique. Their projects explore contemporary architectural forms and ideas in the Top End’s tropical climate. Combined with ALA’s expertise in project management and construction, the team ensures that clients’ dream becomes a reality.
ALA take pride in excellent customer service, providing clients with a comfortable and enjoyable design process.
Delivering innovative and exceptional projects
We have experience in all phases of architectural design services, including design, project management, contract documentation and construction; ensuring a high-quality design that translates to an exceptional finished product, with care and attention paid from start to finish.
Our team of highly experienced tradespersons have won many awards for their custom ft-outs, commercial builds and renovations in remote, regional and metropolitan projects.
Together we strive to provide a seamless package from the approved design to the completed project in an efficient and stress-free process for our clients. We believe our success in delivering great outcomes is based on our teams’ theoretical and practical experience in the industry and our ability to communicate clearly throughout the project.
We’re committed to delivering innovative and exceptional projects on time and on budget, providing a great experience for our clients.