Creating sophisticated and honest designs.
With an approach grounded in curiosity and ambition.
To deliver an enduring architecture.

Ryan Bate

Ryan honed his architectural craft within several award-winning and internationally recognised studios, including Angelo Candalepas and Associates (ACA), Adam Kane Architects (AKA) and Prior Barraclough, before co-founding Bate & Peter Architects. During his time at ACA, he was appointed Design Lead of Interiors for the National Gallery of Victoria Contemporary where he contributed to a landmark cultural project through refined spatial planning and sophisticated material expression.
Ryan’s design sensibility is defined by an innovative and deeply considered approach to architecture. He draws inspiration from both local and international architecture and culture, including the disciplined precision of Swiss architecture and the restrained elegance of Japanese design. This synthesis of influences informs his commitment to creating work that is conceptually clear, beautifully crafted and enduring in character.
Ryan holds both a Bachelor and Master of Architecture (with High Distinction) from Monash University. His academic achievements include the Hayball Prize for Dux of Master of Architecture, the ARBV Professional Practice Award and an AIA Student Prize shortlist. Ryan has studied Architecture both locally and abroad, including in the United Kingdom and Japan He remains closely engaged with architectural academia, teaching design at the University of Melbourne and Monash University, and contributes to the discipline through research, teaching and critique.

Estelle Peter 

Prior to co-founding Bate & Peter Architects, Estelle built a diverse and considered body of experience within several of Melbourne’s leading design practices, including Chamberlain Architects & Interiors and Grant Amon Architects. While at Grant Amon Architects, she contributed to the Design Team for the Victorian Pride Centre, gaining deep insight into the intricacies of a major civic commission and strengthening her thoughtful, people-focused design approach.
Her work across residential, cultural and commercial projects sparked a commitment to delivering high-quality, thoughtfully resolved architecture. This led her to establish an independent studio focused on guiding clients toward enduring, design-led outcomes. Through this practice she delivered and oversaw numerous residential projects, honing her strengths in communication, management, design resolution and site coordination, expertise she carried into the co-founding of Bate & Peter Architects.
Estelle holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Queensland and a Master of Architecture from Monash University, where she received the ARBV Professional Practice Award. She has studied Architecture both locally and abroad, including Brisbane, Melbourne and Japan, and maintains a strong involvement in architectural education, teaching and critiquing at both the University of Melbourne and Monash University.