Cairns · Port Moresby
Architecture for People, for Community
Sustainable, climate-responsive tropical design across Far North Queensland, Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands.
About PAWA
Strength & Power in Design
PAWA derives from the PNG pidgin translation of "strength" and "power" and underpins our core values and design ethos. Our mission is to build up, empawa and repawa people and community throughout the architectural design process whilst respecting the environment.
PAWA Architecture is an Australian and Papua New Guinean based creative design practice specialising in sustainable, climate-responsive tropical architecture. We provide "architecture for people, for community."
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What We Do
Our Capabilities
Architecture
Commercial, residential, industrial, civic and tourism projects designed for tropical climates.
Tropical Design
Climate-responsive solutions for Far North Queensland, PNG and the Pacific Islands.
Masterplanning
Community-driven stakeholder engagement and large-scale development planning.
Interiors
Interior fit-outs and design for offices, hospitality and institutional spaces.
ISO-9001
Quality Assurance Certified
GBCA
Greenstar Accredited Since 2010
QLD + PNG
Registered Architects
15+
Years of Practice
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Whether you are planning a community facility in PNG, a commercial development in Cairns, or a remote field project across the Pacific, we would love to hear from you.
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