Architectural Performance Solutions
When Deemed-to-Satisfy (DtS) provisions of the National Construction Code (NCC) can’t be met, Architectural Performance Solutions provide a creative and compliant pathway forward.
This service focuses on building-related performance issues that require architectural expertise-bridging the gap between compliance and design intent.
Led by registered architects, Architecture & Access, delivers performance solutions that address real-world construction challenges while maintaining the integrity of the design. These are not just technical fixes – they are architectural responses that consider buildability, aesthetics, and long-term usability while ensuring compliance with the NCC’s Performance Requirements.
Unlike general access-related performance solutions, this service address broader architectural elements such as:
- Door thresholds and water ingress – e.g. justifying level entries with concealed drainage systems.
- Shower design and wet area compliance – where DtS provisions are impractical or restrictive.
- Stair and head height clearances – particularly in compact or multi-level dwellings.
- Heritage or constrained sites – where innovative detailing is required to meet both design intent and compliance goals.
These solutions are often best developed by architects, not just access consultants, due to their broader implications on the building’s form and function.
Our clients include:
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Builders and developers seeking practical, buildable solutions.
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Designers needing support to justify non-standard detailing.
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Certifiers requiring robust documentation for compliance.
We collaborate closely with all stakeholders to:
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Assess the performance requirement in question.
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Develop a clear, evidence-based justification.
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Provide professional documentation for submission and approval.
We also understand the importance of visual communication. Whether it is capturing completed projects with professional photography or presenting early-stage concepts through sketch-style visuals, we help tell the story behind the solution
Architectural Performance Solutions: Projects in Progress
Meadowglen International Athletics Stadium
Enhancing inclusivity and safety through the installation of accessible wheelchair spaces at the pavilion. Current works also include upgrades to the main stadium’s central steps and walkways, improving access and usability for all visitors.
Kerr & Rose Street Fitzroy
Upgrades to the existing carpark stairs include the installation of handrails, improving safety and accessibility for elderly residents within the development.
Trinity Grammar: Roberts House (Heritage Building)
Targeted works to the heritage-listed Roberts House include upgrades to existing stairways and select external elements, enhancing safety and preserving the building’s historic character.
