Andrew Bock Architecture

Andrew Bock

Bachelor of Architecture, QUT
Fellow of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects
Registered Architect Qld, 1991, (No 2519)
Bronze Medallion 2011, Patrol Captain, Noosa Heads Surf Lifesaving Club
Obsessive Longboarder

Founded in 2005 and based in Sunshine Beach on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, ABA delivers projects across residential, hospitality and commercial sectors, from renovations to complex new buildings. Each project is driven by the same principles of problem solving, design clarity and thoughtful delivery.

Andrew has over 40 years of architectural experience, with studies completed at UQ, the University of North London and QUT. He became a registered Architect in Queensland in 1991 and a Fellow of the RAIA in 2009.

His career spans practice across Australia’s eastern capitals, North Queensland, London, Finland and the Philippines within both boutique and large-scale firms. Extensive international travel and project exposure have shaped a broad design perspective grounded in practical delivery, design excellence and strong management systems. A defining period was his time as Associate at BVN (1994–2004), contributing to award-winning projects including Brisbane City YHA, Queen Street Mall, QUT, Port of Brisbane Visitors Centre and USC, as well as major concept and planning projects including Olympic developments, Melbourne Docklands, Defence and civic infrastructure.

This experience continues to inform ABA’s work today, bringing the same design rigour and strategic thinking to projects of every scale.

Andrew’s design philosophies are based on creating beauty through pragmatism and can be characterized by understanding and addressing the needs of the Clients brief and the budget, designing appropriately for the place, site and climate, and considering the lifecycle and appropriateness of materials selected. Our intention is to create lasting solutions that will not date, will weather well and will provide value for money. Beautiful work will be a result of the careful and balanced application of these considerations.

Experience is essential. We draw on knowledge gained through years of practice and add to this when necessary through strategic collaborations with other local Architecture practices.

Our international, regional and local experience has matured our ability to undertake all facets of design and procurement and we have a vested interest in ensuring the sustainablity and quality of our Built Environment. With over 20 years of practice on the Sunshine Coast, we have established deep connections to the region, environment, people, local businesses, Local Government and Surf Lifesaving Queensland.

Since 2018 we have entered work in the RAIA annual awards programme and received Regional Commendations and State Awards for our Multi-residential and Commercial projects (Kailani Beach Houses- 2018, 10 Sunshine Beach Road- 2019, Sunshine Beach Surf Club- 2020, Noosa Car Spa- 2022, Golden Breed HQ, Noosa Industry Award 2023, Cove Point Penthouse- 2026)