CO-architecture has announced the launch of its much-anticipated Project Portal, a portal designed to simplify how homeowners find and connect with architects, interior designers, and builders. CO-architecture is seeking to streamline the early stages of project development, making it easier for homeowners to find the right professionals and for designers to access meaningful opportunities.

The decision to build the portal was grounded in a simple mission: to give homeowners a clear path to the right professionals. Starting a project can feel overwhelming, and many don’t know where to begin. At the same time, architects and designers often struggle to find projects suited to their expertise. The Project Portal was created to bring these two sides together.

Why the Project Portal Matters

At its core, the portal is about accessibility and connection. By creating a structured and transparent system, CO-architecture is giving homeowners a trusted place to post their projects and seek the right expertise.

“We’re demystifying how homeowners connect with design professionals,” said Kevin, CEO of CO-architecture. “Too often, projects begin behind closed doors, through word-of-mouth or hard-to-navigate networks. The Project Portal opens up the process, creating a clear and accessible space, building trust on both sides from the outset."

The feedback from homeowners has been overwhelmingly positive and points to two things: the ease of using the platform and the trust it builds at the start of their project. In particular, many homeowners have highlighted the value of CO-architecture’s support in building and refining their project briefs, ensuring they approach designers with greater clarity and confidence.

To maintain high standards, CO-architecture is also providing a dedicated client liaison to help filter project quality and ensure briefs are well-prepared before reaching design professionals. This extra layer of support has been crucial in delivering a curated experience for both homeowners and designers.

Big Wins for Designers and Builders

The portal is already proving to be a powerful pipeline for design professionals. Since its launch, architects, interior designers, and builders using the portal have secured projects ranging in scale from $500,000 to $8 million.

Studios such as Keen Architecture, Samuel Architecture, and Hindley & Co are already using the portal and have successfully won projects, showcasing the breadth of opportunities and the platform’s immediate impact on the design community.

This breadth demonstrates both the platform’s versatility and its ability to attract high-quality opportunities. For designers, the portal offers not just a new source of projects, but a curated one. By hosting projects in a transparent, organised way, professionals can easily assess alignment with their skills and design philosophy.

For smaller studios and emerging practices, the portal levels the playing field, providing access to projects that may otherwise have gone exclusively to established firms. For larger practices, it creates a steady stream of opportunities that align with their existing workflows.

Balancing Growth with Quality

While momentum is building, CO-architecture has been careful about how it scales the platform. Currently, the Project Portal is available only by application. This ensures both the quality of projects being posted and the quality of professionals engaging with them. By prioritising quality over quantity, CO-architecture is protecting the integrity of the community it is building.

“We’ve already seen incredible interest, both from homeowners and from the design community,” Kevin said. “By keeping the portal application-only at this stage, we can ensure that every project and every professional benefits from a curated, high-quality experience.”

This approach speaks to CO-architecture’s broader vision: building a trusted ecosystem where every connection adds value, and where both sides - homeowner and designer - feel supported.

The Future of Design Starts Here

The Project Portal is more than just a tool. It is an evolution of CO-architecture’s ongoing mission to rethink how the design industry connects, collaborates, and grows. By shifting the focus to accessibility, opportunity, and community, it sets a new direction forward.

For homeowners, it offers guidance and tools to create stronger briefs with confidence. For designers, it unlocks a new world of opportunities. And together, both sides work within a process that is more open and collaborative than what’s come before.

As one early adopter put it: “This is exactly what we’ve been waiting for. The Project Portal feels like the missing link - a place where projects and professionals finally come together in a meaningful way.”

With its strong start and clear vision, CO-architecture’s Project Portal is set to become a cornerstone of the design landscape in Australia - and perhaps, in time, beyond.

About CO-architecture

CO-architecture is a platform dedicated to transforming the way design professionals and homeowners connect. By building tools that make collaboration more accessible and transparent, CO-architecture is reshaping the design journey from the ground up. Its new Project Portal represents the next step in this mission, creating a future where every project begins with the right connection.