About Grey Space

Grey Space was founded as an Aged Care focused Architecture firm in 2001, based on our significant experience, commitment and background in designing and co-ordinating projects in this sector.  Grey Space operated from 2002 to 2011 as a division of Core Architecture and developed a reputation as being client-focused and providing expert and innovative Aged Care design and documentation services. Since independent incorporation in 2015, we have delivered tailored Aged Care, Retirement Living, Disability Accommodation and Community Housing design services and development solutions to numerous clients in our own right.  Our clients engage closely with us to support them in Care sector operations focused environmental insight, design innovation, construction delivery expertise, diligent management, quality design, risk minimisation and functional solutions. The Grey Space focus is on Community - both during development and operational phases of a development's life.  We are borne out of a commitment to making a difference to the lives of those in need, and underpinned with the experience and drive of our collaborative, client-focused teams. We research, visit and intensely engage in the sector and are authentic in our design commitment to our clients in this regard. Your trust in our approach is critical to our mission, and we will be seeking to add to this further for every stage of any project delivery commission. In the context of the current spotlight including renewed appreciation for the Seniors Accommodation sector, much needed funding is starting to be available and supported in direct relationship to proposed target and legislated innovations. We know and respect the design-based importance of such hot topics as: The Aged Care Royal Commission-related design considerations and implications for upgrades and new design projects State Based legislative implications, such as the impact on the Queensland Retirement Villages Act through the update to the Housing Legislation (Building Better Futures) Amendment Act 2017 and its associated Village Master Planning requirements Safe and appropriate incorporation of Care and Extra Services within Retirement Village designs to suit a higher demand for Home Care Packages Urgent risk mitigation redesign necessary in many older facilities to avoid a Covid19-like crisis. It is an imperative that any development be procured with a dedication that is both innovative and informed - different to that which has been acceptable in the past. A successful financial and functional outcome will importantly incorporate a real understanding of the target market and the development process necessary within this context.  Site demography, planning parameters, operational demands, competitive market appeal and funding comprehension comes with all Grey Space services, to best meet your goals and a competitive brand appetite. The rest is simple - Grey Space Architecture+, offering the underlying no-cost value-add of our sector expertise.