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    Architectural & Design Services

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    Australia
    About UsBates Smart is a multidisciplinary design firm delivering architecture, interior design, urban design and strategic services across Australia, with a staff of over 200 in studios in Melbourne and Sydney. Our award-winning projects transform the city fabric and the way people use and inhabit urban spaces and built environments.We understand the social and economic forces currently shaping communities and their impact on built environments of the future. Our founders were the innovators of their time, and we are leaders in the debate on how and where we work, meet, live, learn and heal.Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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    Bates Smart Architects offers an excellent professional environment characterised by its friendly culture and talented colleagues. The company stands out for its ability to secure prestigious, high-profile projects, and provides a professional working environment with attractive office spaces and good perks.

    The organisation's structure presents some challenges, with many long-term senior staff members making it more challenging for newer employees to progress. The large-scale, long-term nature of projects can limit exposure to diverse experiences for junior and mid-range designers, and some employees indicate that resource allocation and project timelines could be better managed.

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    Recent reviews

    5.0
    Receptionist
    May 2025
    Surry Hills NSW 2010Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    A highly positive and rewarding experience.
    The good thingsThe people, the place, the culture, all incredible.
    The challengesIt was a steep learning curve for me coming from a completely different career and background, but with my trainer I always felt supported.
    4.0
    Interior Designer
    Nov 2019
    Set strong work/life boundaries, speak up about what you want and need, and you will have a great experience.
    The good thingsWonderful people to work with, beautiful office space, great projects, good perks.
    The challengesChronic under-staffing, unrealistic deadlines, management disconnected from reality of workers.
    4.0
    Architect
    Sep 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role
    Very pleasant working environment
    The good thingsA Degree Qualified HR/People & Culture department, not an office manager or accounts manager taking on a HR 'quasi' HR role.
    The challengesA lot of long term senior staff members, therefore difficult to 'step in' as a senior architect or interior designer
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