About AAO

Our design philosophy stems from melding our individual and shared life experiences. Growing up on the pristine island of Tasmania, we were fortunate enough to be immersed in the twin forces of nature and design. Kitchen table tutelage from our architect parents and grandfather instilled an early awareness of the potential of design to go beyond aesthetics.

We spent many years working at small and large architecture firms in Australia and Europe, designing a number of award-winning buildings before launching our own practice in 2017.

From pop-up retail spaces to family homes, or large commercial buildings, we enjoy working on a diverse range of projects. We help our clients unlock the hidden potential of their project through our considered design approach.

We are an architecture and design practice working on projects across Victoria and Tasmania. In collaboration with our clients, we design spaces that strive to enhance the lived experience of their inhabitants.

Anna Ancher B. EnvDes, B. Arch (First Class Hons)

Registered Architect Vic Reg 20476 / NSW Reg 7879

Garth Ancher B. EnvDes, B. Arch (First Class Hons)

Registered Architect VIC/TAS Reg 17356

Acknowledgment of Country

Ancher Architecture Office acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nations, the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live and work in Melbourne. We also acknowledge the Palawa/Pakana peoples of lutruwita/Tasmania, the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which many of our Tasmanian projects take place.

We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and recognise their enduring custodianship, cultural knowledge and continuing connection to Country, community and culture.