Established in 2025 by Wade Fairley, Atmos Architecture was born from a desire to create a practice that places design integrity, client relationships, and architectural innovation at its core.
After more than 15 years working within respected, award-winning studios, Wade founded Atmos as a way to focus more deeply on the projects and people that inspire him—giving each client the time, attention, and care their vision deserves.
Atmos is a reflection of Wade’s passion for architecture and his commitment to delivering high-end, contextually responsive design. The practice is driven by a curiosity to explore new architectural directions, experiment with innovative materials and systems, and continually refine the way buildings are conceived, documented, and delivered.
Wade’s approach is hands-on and detail-oriented, ensuring that every project benefits from his personal involvement and design leadership. Central to Atmos is a belief in the power of strong relationships. Wade has built lasting connections with clients, consultants, and builders—collaborations that form the foundation of every successful project.
His ethos is grounded in transparency, responsiveness, and mutual respect, creating a working environment where ideas flourish and outcomes are elevated.
Wade is deeply committed to the quality of documentation and the clarity of communication throughout the design and delivery process. He understands that great architecture is not only about form and experience, but also about precision, coordination, and trust.
Every drawing, detail, and decision is made with care—ensuring that the built outcome reflects the original vision and exceeds expectations.
Atmos Architecture is more than a design studio—it’s a personal commitment to excellence, innovation, and meaningful collaboration.
It’s where architecture is crafted with purpose, and where every project is an opportunity to create something truly exceptional.
Wade Fairley is a Registered Architect with the NSW Architects Registration Board (Reg No 10291) and is the Nominated Architect for Atmos Architecture.
We design beautiful, functional homes tailored to your unique needs and lifestyle. From initial concept through to final construction, we guide you through every stage of the process—ensuring a seamless experience and a result that exceeds expectations.
Our services include:
Whether you're building your dream home or reimagining an existing one, we’re here to bring your ideas to life.
We create purposeful, efficient, and engaging commercial spaces that support business goals and enhance user experience. Whether you're developing a retail space, workplace, hospitality venue, or mixed-use project, we bring strategic thinking and design excellence to every stage.
Our commercial architecture services include:
We collaborate with clients, consultants, and stakeholders to deliver commercial environments that are both functional and Inspiring.
We provide clear, consistent contract administration to ensure your project is delivered as designed—on time, on budget, and to the highest standard. Acting as your independent advisor during construction, we manage communication, monitor progress, and help resolve issues before they become problems.
Our contract administration services include:
We advocate for your interests throughout construction, providing peace of mind and professional oversight from start to finish.
At Atmos Architecture, we believe great architecture is just the beginning. What truly sets us apart is the depth of service we provide around the design process—ensuring our clients feel supported, informed, and confident from concept to completion. Working with us is so much more than just drawings and schedules. Our approach is holistic, tailored, and personalised, giving the client a great experience from the first meeting to the final product:
We demystify the architectural journey, helping clients understand each phase—from feasibility to handover—so they can make informed decisions with clarity and confidence.
We translate vision into reality, guiding clients through design choices that align with their goals, lifestyle, and budget.
From sustainability to style, we guide clients through the selection of materials, finishes, joinery, and fittings—ensuring every detail aligns with their vision, enhances functionality, and reflects their values.
Acting as trusted advisors, we manage timelines, consultants, and submissions to authorities to ensure smooth delivery and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
We help clients set realistic budgets and monitor costs, ensuring financial control without compromising design integrity. We collaborate with the best Quantity Surveyors and Cost Planners to keep your project on track, aligning with your budget expectations.
This integrated service model ensures our clients receive not only exceptional architecture, but also a seamless, stress-free experience.
Our process begins with a conversation. In the initial meeting, we take the time to understand your goals, ideas, and how you envision using the space. This is a collaborative and open dialogue where we listen carefully, ask thoughtful questions, and begin to shape a clear brief that reflects your needs, aspirations, and budget.
We explore the site, context, and any early constraints or opportunities, laying the foundation for a design that is both inspiring and achievable. This stage is about building trust, aligning expectations, and setting the tone for a successful project.
Before we begin designing, we take a deep dive into the context of your project. This stage involves researching the site, reviewing planning controls, and identifying opportunities and constraints that will shape the design.
We gather relevant information—from surveys and site analysis to council regulations and sustainability goals—to ensure the design is grounded in real-world conditions. This phase sets a strong foundation for creative exploration, ensuring that every idea is both inspired and achievable.
With a clear brief and site understanding in place, we begin shaping the architectural vision. The concept design phase explores ideas, forms, and spatial relationships—translating your goals into a cohesive design direction.
We develop sketches, diagrams, and preliminary plans that respond to your needs, the site, and planning requirements. This is a collaborative stage where we test possibilities, refine ideas, and ensure the concept aligns with your aspirations and budget.
The result is a strong, well-considered design foundation that guides the next stages of development.
Building on the approved concept, we refine the design with greater detail and precision. This phase transforms initial ideas into resolved architectural solutions—integrating structure, materials, systems, and compliance requirements.
We develop detailed drawings, coordinate with consultants, and ensure the design aligns with planning controls, budget, and construction feasibility. This is a collaborative stage where decisions are made, details are resolved, and the vision becomes tangible.
Design Development sets the stage for documentation and delivery, ensuring your project is ready to move forward with clarity and confidence.
Once the design is developed, we prepare and submit the necessary documentation for planning approval. This stage involves translating the design into a clear and compliant planning package that meets local council or authority requirements.
We manage the submission process, liaise with planning officers, and respond to any requests for further information—advocating for your project and helping to navigate the complexities of the approval process.
Our goal is to ensure your application is well-prepared, well-presented, and positioned for a smooth path to approval.
With the Planning Application approved, we prepare detailed documentation to guide the construction process. This includes comprehensive drawings, details, specifications, and schedules that clearly communicate the design intent to builders and consultants.
We focus on communicating the design intent with clarity, accuracy, and buildability — ensuring the design is coordinated and compliant with relevant standards and approvals. These documents form the basis for accurate costing, tendering, construction, and contract administration, helping to minimise risk and ensure a smooth delivery.
Our goal is to provide a clear roadmap through construction, translating design into reality with precision and care.
A DETAILED ARCHITECTS CAPABILITY STATEMENT, EXPANDING ON WADES ARCHITECTURAL EXPERIENCE AND PROJECT EXAMPLES, IS AVAILIABLE ON REQUEST. PLEASE EMAIL US OR FILL IN THE CONTACT FORM BELOW. THANK YOU.
2024 Nomination
Houses Magazine
House of the Year and
New House over 200sqm
2024 Winner
HIA Hunter
Specialised Housing
2024 Winner
HIA Hunter
Affordable Housing
2025 Finalist
HIA Australia
Specialised Housing
Wade Fairley served as the Design Architect on the projects recognised in the awards listed above. His role was instrumental in shaping the architectural vision, with each project reflecting a commitment to design excellence and creating meaningful, high-quality spaces tailored to the client’s needs.
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