Profile

O1A was founded in 1986 by Omiros Emmanouilides. The practice has grown to become an International company with bases in Melbourne, Abu Dhabi and Delhi. O1A also collaborates with various associate offices in the Asia-Pacific region & Europe.

O1A is a design-orientated practice, providing a unique combination of award winning design skills and an accurate commercial awareness.

O1A is committed to producing innovative, contemporary, efficient and sustainable projects of distinction that meet and exceed the needs of both developers and end users.

The firm is noted for and experienced at exploring potentially complicated and difficult projects in a manner that provides the client with the best possible result for their project. O1A focuses on helping developers achieve their commercial outcomes by concentrating attention on achieving greater efficiency and improved yield. Whilst upholding to an aesthetic of integrity and uniqueness.

O1A offers expertise in a variety of disciplines, including; architecture, planning, urban design, structural and MEP Engineering services, interior design, landscape design, construction management and supervision.

Experience

We believe our strengths to be a unique combination of market leading design awareness and an intimate understanding of the clients outlook and a pragmatic approach to construction and cost.

We have worked with many leading property developers in Australia, UK, UAE, Oman, India and China.

This has enabled us to gain invaluable experience in the design and documentation of high quality prestigious multi-unit, multi-level, large scale residential developments including resort development, office and commercial facilities, cultural buildings, medical, educational buildings and custom single residential projects.

O1A’s extensive international experience has been invaluable in the development of our knowledge base and the refinement of our methodology for a more effective service delivery. We are therefore able to assure every client that our services will add value to their project. More so, O1A’s group chairman and founder, Mr. Omiros Emmanouilides takes an active role affording personal attention from the conceptual design stage to the completion of each and every project O1A is involved in.

Relevent waterfront projects undertaken by O1A include the following projects:

Yas Island Yacht Club and Marina – Abu Dhabi, UAE
Track Side Village – Abu Dhabi, UAE
Miteegha Beach Aquarium, Lybia
Reflection Towers 1 and 2 – Coolangatta, Queensland, Australia
Nirvana by the Sea – Kirra Beach, Queensland, Australia
Loviste Resort Development – Loviste, Croatia
Salalah Coastal Villas – Oman
Budva Beach Towers – Montenegro

Further, Omiros Emmanouilides was invited as a Keynote Speaker at the 7^th World Congress of the (CTBUH 2005) Council of Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.

His paper was titled “Renewing the Urban, Water Front Landscape”. In addressing the topic, Omiros examined these totally opposite waterfront environments and reviewed how the response to the constraints and opportunities in each environment affects the architectural and urban design response.

Omiros Emmanouilides

Omiros Emmanouilides graduated from the University of Melbourne’s Architecture school, top of his year with 1^st Class Honors. Omiros was the recipient of the Commonwealth Research Award to undertake research in environmental architecture. Following that, Mr. Emmanouilides completed a Master of Architecture degree of the University of Melbourne

The architectural practice Omiros One Architecture (O1a) & O1a International was founded by Omiros in 1987 in Melbounre Australia. O1a is a full service architecture & design firm with a wide ranging portfolio encompassing medium and large scale residential projets, marina & resort developments, commercial centres, hospital and educational facilities including Master planning civic and special purpose buildings.

Since its inception it has grown to include offices in Melbourne, Abu Dhabi & Delhi, with satellite offices in London & Kuala Lumpur.

O1a has both national and international project experience having successfully completed large commissions across Australia, UK, Europe, UAE, Oman, India and China.

Our Mission

To add value to every project by the creation of innovative, high quality spaces for living, working and recreation that will enrich the quality of life of the end user, visitor and the wider community.
Create architectural solutions which enhance our relationship with one another and with our environment. Add to the enjoyment and awareness of architecture through every project. Maintain a focus on sustainable solutions that will benefit the environment and future generations. Maintain a constant enquiry into building materials and technologies in the pursuit and development of more resource-efficient construction methods of the highest possible quality that will exceed desired project outcomes and expectations. Develop the O1A professional team and encourage all members to reach their potential.Maintain professional and technical excellence in the delivery of all services. Become a world leader in visionary architecture.
To add value to every project by the creation of innovative, high quality spaces for living, working and recreation that will enrich the quality of life of the end user, visitor and the wider community.
Create architectural solutions which enhance our relationship with one another and with our environment.
Add to the enjoyment and awareness of architecture through every project.
Maintain a focus on sustainable solutions that will benefit the environment and future generations.
Maintain a constant enquiry into building materials and technologies in the pursuit and development of more resource-efficient construction methods of the highest possible quality that will exceed desired project outcomes and expectations.
Develop the O1A professional team and encourage all members to reach their potential.
Maintain professional and technical excellence in the delivery of all services.
Become a world leader in visionary architecture.

Values

Client Focus – O1A provides a highly personalized and responsive service that is focused on the client’s goals and required outcomes. Managing Director Omiros Emmanouilides is personally involved in all projects to ensure the best possible service delivery.

Relationships – We understand that building trust and confidence is fundamental to creating good architecture and strive to establish and maintain excellent relationships with all stakeholders in our projects. Clients, consultants, project managers and contractors are consulted and kept informed through all stages of the project.

Commitment to Quality in Architecture – O1A has been producing leading edge architecture since 1986 and is committed to providing innovative architectural solutions through the continual development of our people and resources. Large or small, the same rigour is applied to the resolution of design and details for all our projects.

Working together – O1A values the contribution of all consultants and project team members and strives to maintain an all inclusive, seamless and cooperative team environment.

Sustainability – We understand the importance of living ethically and strive to create architecture that is respectful to the inheritance of future generations. Environmentally sustainable principles are applied to our designs without exception at all times.