Draft:MODE Design Corp
Australian Architecture Firm
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MODE is an Australian architecture and urban design firm. Founded in Brisbane in 1991, the company operates nine studios across Australia and New Zealand, employing around 170 staff.
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Submission declined on 3 June 2026 by Helpful Raccoon (talk). This draft's references do not show that the subject meets Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion for organizations and companies. The draft requires multiple published secondary sources that:
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Comment: Sources that only briefly mention the company do not count towards notability, same with sponsored content Helpful Raccoon (talk) 03:44, 3 June 2026 (UTC)
- Comment: In accordance with the Wikimedia Foundation's Terms of Use, I disclose that I am an employee of MODE Design Corp and intend to edit or create articles related to the firm in accordance with Wikipedia's Conflict of Interest guidelines. AmiratMODE (talk) 05:38, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1991 |
| Founder | Rhonan O'Brien |
Number of locations | 9 offices (2026) |
Area served | Australia, New Zealand |
Key people | Rhonan O'Brien, Esther Kim, Daniel Chan, Andrew Sharman, Max Weston, Henry Kaschig |
| Services |
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Number of employees | 170 (2026) |
| Website | modedesigncorp |
The firm's notable regional projects include the Charles Darwin University DANALA precinct in Darwin,[1] the Broadbeach Cultural Centre on the Gold Coast,[2] and the Julia Reserve Youth and Community Centre in New South Wales.[3]
History
Rhonan O’Brien established the practice in Brisbane in 1991 under the name Rhonan O’Brien Architects & Designers Pty Ltd. The company restructured in 2005, changing its name to MODE Design Corp and opening a second office in Sydney.
Between 2006 and 2012, the firm expanded through regional office openings on the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast, alongside strategic business acquisitions. MODE acquired Darwin-based firm The Architects Studio in 2008,[4] followed by Brisbane practice Codd Stenders Architects in 2010.[5] New studios were also established in Melbourne (2010) and Perth (2012).
The company went international in 2013 by opening an office in Auckland, New Zealand, and shortened its trading name to MODE in 2014. A temporary studio operated in Vietnam from 2015 until its closure in 2020. In 2021, the publication Building Design listed MODE in its World Architecture 100 compendium of the world's largest design practices.[6] The firm expanded its New Zealand operations in 2026 with a new studio in Christchurch.
Major works
- Charles Darwin University DANALA Precinct (Darwin, NT) – Designed as a major civic and education hub, winning the 2025 AIA Northern Territory Award for Educational Architecture.[7]
- Barton Park Sports Precinct (Banksia, NSW) – A community sports infrastructure development completed in parklands in Sydney's south.[8]
- Gold Coast Hockey Centre (Labrador, QLD) – Developed as a key venue for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.[9]
- Berrimah Farm Science Services Building (Berrimah, NT) – A specialized regional research facility that received recognition at the AIA awards.[10]
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