Cast Studio

Cast Studio Formerly David Barr Architects, Cast Studio designs buildings that shape lives for the better. We do

Located in Fremantle, WA we are innovators in the field of residential architecture; our award winning projects are testament to the uplifting nature that architecture can have on the human spirit.

Having worked in the McDonald Smith building at the West End of Fremantle we undertook an exploration of the original de...
02/06/2026

Having worked in the McDonald Smith building at the West End of Fremantle we undertook an exploration of the original design intent by the original architect Herbert Nathaniel Davis. Underneath the layers of beige and brown highlights is a wonderful original facade.

An alterations and additions project in Cottesloe, reshaping an existing two storey home to better connect with the gard...
29/04/2026

An alterations and additions project in Cottesloe, reshaping an existing two storey home to better connect with the garden and the way it’s lived in every day. Spaces open up, light captured throughout the day, and the outdoors becomes part of the rhythm of the home.

Construction commencing soon.

This Subiaco home explores how a single storey dwelling can give more back to landscape than it takes. Living spaces ext...
22/04/2026

This Subiaco home explores how a single storey dwelling can give more back to landscape than it takes.

Living spaces extend into green, shaped by existing trees and the changing light across the day.

The street presence is familiar, grounded in the character of Subiaco, while within, a quieter condition emerges. A private refuge for family life.

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In the heart of Fremantle, Essex Street reworks a heritage home into a small multiple dwelling.An extension to the exist...
14/04/2026

In the heart of Fremantle, Essex Street reworks a heritage home into a small multiple dwelling.

An extension to the existing residence grounds the project, while a secondary dwelling is carefully suspended above. Old and new are held in balance, each reading clearly yet working together as a cohesive whole.

Drawing from the texture, tone and character of surrounding laneways, the project sits comfortably within the streetscape. It contributes quietly, adding moments of activation and opportunities for social interaction.

A considered density, shaped by context and connection.

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Nestled at the edge of John Forrest National Park, Twin Wall House is shaped by its landscape.Two walls define the proje...
07/04/2026

Nestled at the edge of John Forrest National Park, Twin Wall House is shaped by its landscape.

Two walls define the project. They protect, frame and direct. Between them, a series of spaces unfold quietly, opening toward distant views while remaining grounded in their setting.

Rammed earth, formed from the site’s own rock and soil, gives the house its weight and presence. A material that is both structure and memory, holding the colour and texture of its surroundings.

Our newly completed house in South Beach Fremantle threads a series of walls into the garden extending the spaces within...
25/03/2026

Our newly completed house in South Beach Fremantle threads a series of walls into the garden extending the spaces within, providing private moments to dwell.

Photo by Cast Studio

Back in the office with renewed enthusiasm and perspective, looking forward to the year ahead.
12/01/2026

Back in the office with renewed enthusiasm and perspective, looking forward to the year ahead.

We’ve been working on a new family-focused tavern in Perth’s southern suburbs, designed to connect directly with a beaut...
20/10/2025

We’ve been working on a new family-focused tavern in Perth’s southern suburbs, designed to connect directly with a beautiful all-ages park and playground. A place for everyone to gather, relax, and enjoy.

We’re proud to see the Gen Y Demonstration Housing Project featured in the latest issue of Architecture Australia.Under ...
29/07/2025

We’re proud to see the Gen Y Demonstration Housing Project featured in the latest issue of Architecture Australia.

Under the dossier "What are architects doing about the housing crisis?", Linda Cheng explores new housing ideas beyond simply increasing supply.

In her article "Efficiency vs Supply", she references Gen Y as a build-form typology that could be adapted across existing housing stock. A compact model that can be retrofitted into a vast supply of larger homes.

This project, developed over a decade ago, still holds relevance today. As the housing crisis worsens, we believe in practical design solutions that address affordability, density and adaptability.

Thank you and for the feature.

Gen Y photography:

Inside Mulal, now taking shape at Walgine (Witchcliffe) Ecovillage....
23/07/2025

Inside Mulal, now taking shape at Walgine (Witchcliffe) Ecovillage....

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Fremantle, WA
6160

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