Our Impact

Every place we craft has an impact.

We design with people and planet front of mind.

WHAT WE DO

We are in the business of

designing communities

and places that are healthy,
regenerative, equitable,
resilient and sustainable.

Renowned for delivering excellence, we’ve built a reputation for working with high-profile clients and transformative projects that demand nothing less than extraordinary results. Our approach is always grounded in a deep respect for the communities and land we serve.


We have been designing new places for nearly two decades, including town centres, urban precincts and new communities, bringing to life places and new experiences for people to thrive in. Our projects extend across eastern Australia, from the ACT, to Sydney NSW, the Central Coast NSW, and as far north as QLD.

OUR STUDIO

Our award-winning Urban Design Studio has become a driving force for positive, lasting change in communities.

For the People


Design for People and Place

We’ve noticed that some of our clients choose to move into the places we’ve designed, and they have delivered — a true testament to the success of our work.

We design with a deep understanding of the human experience, crafting spaces that foster connection, well-being, and accessibility.

Our approach to placemaking creates environments where people feel a sense of belonging, where the space itself reflects and enhances the cultural and social identity of the community.

We believe that the best places are those that resonate deeply with those who live, work, and play in them.


Driven by Impact and Grounded in Value

By focusing on long-term value and thoughtful development solutions, we achieve results that balance both impact and profitability.

We believe that the true measure of success lies in the lasting positive impact we create through innovative design – impact that benefits the environment, strengthens communities, and supports future generations.


We deliver on clever, purposeful design that not only leads to meaningful outcomes but also creates opportunities for sustainable financial success.


Community and Culture over Construction

Rather than simply constructing buildings and infrastructure, we aim to weave culture into the fabric of every project, creating spaces that tell stories, shape unique architectural identities, build connections, and honour history while looking toward the future.

We value the power of communities and the stories they carry. Our focus is on designing spaces that reflect and celebrate the past historical values and the new identities of the communities they belong to.


Design-Led Innovation

By way of example, one of our current projects is exploring technologies to integrate innovations of food and agriculture into the precinct, to support the community with locally-sourced food production.

We embrace innovation driven by thoughtful, intentional design. By challenging the status quo, we believe creative, holistic solutions can shape better, more sustainable futures. Our designs are not only functional but also forward-thinking—blending form, purpose, sustainability and stewardship in ways that inspire and enrich the lives of those they serve.


For the Planet


Land Stewardship with Our Clients

We integrate design and planning principles into the development process, raising discussions with our clients to lead and tailor land stewardship frameworks for support of the developments long-term sustainability. 

We are committed to designing-in opportunity for stewardship of the land, nurturing its ecosystems and respecting its capacity to regenerate. Our actions are guided by a deep responsibility to preserve and protect the natural world for both present and future generations.


Design-in Circular Systems

We start with these basic principles, and work closely with our clients to design-in circular systems that will provide the basic needs, and extend our discussions to offer alternative systems that can sustain and evolve with our future living needs.


Many projects tend to forget the simplicity of our basic human needs; food, water, clothing and shelter.

We prioritise circular design principles that minimise waste, maximise resource efficiency, and ensure that infrastructure, buildings and systems that contribute to a sustainable life cycle.

We design with the end in mind, seeking to create systems that can be reused, repurposed, or returned to nature in harmony.


Sustainability in Development Outcomes

Our projects are designed with a long-term vision, ensuring that the spaces we create contribute to the well-being of future generations while minimising environmental impact and supporting thriving communities.

We are dedicated to integrating sustainable development outcomes that balance environmental integrity, social equity, and economic vitality. Our design process involves sustainability systems thinking, to design-in the highest outcomes possible for a project.


We work with globally recognised development frameworks such as One Planet Living and Green Star Communities to align our projects with world-class sustainability measures.


Land over Efficiency

Too often, developers rely on traditional financial models of land efficiency and profit, which are typically based on existing subdivision patterns.

We challenge this approach by demonstrating, through design testing, that a thoughtful balance between building form and natural, people-centered spaces can result in higher financial returns. Our delivered projects stand as a testament to the success of this approach.

We honour the land we inhabit, recognising its intrinsic value and role in sustaining life. Rather than maximising efficiency at the expense of the earth, we commit to development that preserves its natural beauty while embracing solutions that respect the land’s limits.


Connection to Nature over Large Home Footprints

We work closely with specialist architects to provide innovative outcomes, such as modular builds, that will provide and promote future healthy living and benefit personal wellbeing.

We understand that our mental and physical well-being is intrinsically linked to our connection with nature. We prioritise designs that encourage a harmonious relationship with the environment, focusing on smaller, thoughtfully designed buildings that reflect our deep respect for the natural world.


Our projects test the highest standards of built form outcomes, not only to meet high efficiency standards, but for comfort of people-scale, pleasing character of form and for our social needs.


OUR IMPACT
We define our impact
as the lasting positive
impact we create –

on the environment,

our communities,

and future generations.

Get in touch

+61 (0)419 462943

info@imogenmillerurbandesign.com

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