Jasmax boosts Australian expansion by joining forces with Canvas Projects
In a major milestone for the practice, Jasmax is pleased to share that we have bolstered our expansion in Australia by joining forces with Melbourne practice Canvas Projects.
Marking steady growth, this move follows the successful launch of Jasmax’s first Australian studio in Sydney in 2022. The practice will use its strategic foothold in Victoria to pursue opportunities in the education, health, transport and cultural sectors, strengthened by Canvas Projects’ local expertise and track record.
Founded in 2017, Canvas Projects has delivered high-quality architectural projects across Victoria, working primarily with state and local government clients on community infrastructure in growth corridors. Projects include K‑12 schools and sports and aquatic centres, alongside innovative multi-purpose community hubs that integrate library, recreation, health and childcare facilities. The team places people at the centre of design, demonstrated on projects such as the Truganina Community Centre, Chelsea Primary School Community Hub and Yalukit Willam Nature Reserve Gateway.
In a statement about the move, Jasmax CEO Matthew Glubb said, “Jasmax and Canvas Projects share a common ethos, a highly collaborative approach, and a focus on providing real value to the clients and communities we serve. Canvas Projects has an exceptional design portfolio, and we look forward to joining our experience and expertise with their local knowledge to benefit new and existing clients in Victoria and beyond.”
The Canvas Projects team now sits within Jasmax, with Directors Nick Gamble, Jeff Gabriel and Michelle Harris becoming Jasmax Principals and shareholders. Harris has also been appointed as the lead of our Melbourne studio.
Harris says the Canvas Projects team is excited to join Jasmax: “Jasmax is an industry leader with considerable resources and expertise, particularly in sustainable and Indigenous design. Joining forces will enable us to deliver bigger, more complex projects and move into new sectors.”
The Melbourne studio takes Jasmax to over 250 staff in six locations across Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia, delivering multi-disciplinary services in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, urban design and masterplanning. Australian clients and their projects will be supported to achieve net zero carbon emissions by Jasmax’s in-house Carbon Consultancy. Additionally, as connecting with Country continues to evolve in Australia, Jasmax will uphold its commitment to meaningful Indigenous cultural engagement and co-design, to give voice to Australia’s First Nation peoples.
Over 60 years of practice, Jasmax has built significant expertise in complex, city-making infrastructure such as education facilities, hospitals and healthcare facilities, cultural institutions, and transport and urban planning. Jasmax looks forward to building constructive, long-term partnerships in Australia that deliver value beyond individual projects.