About
Upstream Thinking for Smarter EnvironmentsR
More than 20 years of market-leading urban and architectural design across government, commercial, multi-residential and transport sectors inform the work of Agency for Design Strategy, led by Andres Lopez.
This depth and breadth of experience, our professional networks, our smarts and creative skill produce high-performing places and great commercial outcomes.
Why Upstream?
Smart environments are at the heart of what we do. We eat, sleep and breathe the challenge of making places that work spatially, socially, sustainably and economically – and for better experiences.
Smart environments don’t arrive fully formed. The upstream thinking – the conceptual clarity, the strategic rigour and the integrated design – creates environments in which people can connect and communities thrive.
Why Agency?
We call ourselves an agency because we believe in agency – and not just our own. We co-create with partners from the get-go because we know that every project benefits from many minds. Collaborating sharpens and enlivens the vision, accelerating both the process and results.
ANDRES LOPEZ
Urban Designer | Architect
Tracked Record
URBAN PRECINCTS
12
SITES CRACKED
62
TOWNHOUSES
280
INFRASTRUCTURE
81,000sqm
MASTERPLANNING
1740ha
APARTMENTS
1780units
VCAT APPEALS
0
COMMERCIAL NLA
179,000sqm
HIGHRISERS
12
Design Leadership
For over 20 years, we have provided urban and architectural design and advisory services across government and private sectors. We cut our teeth with Australia's top architects working locally and globally and are proud to have worked with market innovators including: