THELANDER is an innovative Architecture and Interiors studio based in West End, Brisbane. Our aim is to create memorable and meaningful spaces that motivate and inspire.

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For over a decade, John Thelander and his team have been delivering major projects throughout Queensland in Education, Master Planning, Commercial, Medium Density and Residential sectors. 

We are a small, friendly team of innovative designers, who have a passion for creating meaningful spaces that evoke a sense of belonging and encourage interaction.

We offer full architecture and interiors services, from concept to planning, through design stages to construction and delivery. 

At each stage of your project, we pride ourselves in developing a great working relationship, maintaining a flexible approach to meet each of our clients' needs.

John Thelander brings an attentiveness to the desires of the client and quickly adopts the shared emerging design goals in order to offer built environment solutions for consideration.
— Mackenzie State Special School Principal

Background

John Thelander has over 23 years experience as a Practising Architect in Brisbane since 1993, working in the residential, commercial and education sectors.

He was partner of ArcStyle Architects from 1993-2003, & partner of Arc2  from 2003-2014. John  formed THELANDER Architecture & Interiors as Principal in 2014.

John has specialised experience in the Education sector including master planning, design and documentation of school facilities.

Awards

2002    Housing Industry Association - Finalist - HIA Australian Most Innovative Use of Steel 

2001    HIA South Queensland Housing Awards - Renovations/Additions valued up to $140,000

2000    Smart Housing for Inner City Residential Design Award - High Commendation

1997    Tropical Housing Design Competition - Design Award