Cley Studio has entered a new phase, formally merging with Architex in New South Wales and Crosier Scott Architects in Victoria to relaunch as a national, end-to-end architectural and spatial design practice.

The move marks a strategic consolidation within the Mijasu network, a collective of built environment specialists spanning placemaking, approvals and spatial strategy. While Mijasu acquired Architex in 2023 and Crosier Scott Architects in 2025, each practice initially continued to operate independently. The acquisition of Crosier Scott ultimately prompted a broader strategic review, leading to the decision to unify the three practices under a single, strengthened Cley Studio brand.

Founded as a people-led architectural studio, Cley Studio now brings together more than 50 architects and designers working across residential, education, leisure and tourism, government and mixed-use commercial sectors. The practice is currently delivering projects valued at more than $600 million nationwide, with plans for international expansion within the next year.

“This next chapter is about building a practice that is sustainable in every sense; creatively, culturally and commercially,” says Jacob Burke, Chief Executive Officer of Cley Studio. “By investing in people, structure and long-term capability, we’re ensuring the practice can continue to deliver enduring value for clients, while remaining resilient and adaptable as the industry evolves.”

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Housing forms a significant component of the studio’s portfolio, spanning individual homes and medium-density projects through to complex, high-density mixed-use towers. Current commissions include the heritage refurbishment of Jenolan Caves House Hotel in the Blue Mountains, long-standing partnerships with the Victorian School Building Authority and the role of Design Excellence Architect for ALAND’s twin-tower residential development in Parramatta CBD, which will deliver 527 homes in Sydney’s western corridor.

“Australia’s housing challenge isn’t just about design; it’s about how efficiently projects move from idea to reality,” Burke says. “By growing the practice and investing in smarter processes, talent and automation, we’re gearing up to help projects become shovel-ready sooner, without compromising design excellence. It’s about removing friction, improving coordination and contributing meaningfully to the delivery of homes that people actually need. After all, we are people designing for people.”

The merger also strengthens the studio’s expertise in Seniors Living and Aged Care, drawing on Crosier Scott Architects’ specialist experience in the sector. In October 2025, the team celebrated the opening of Infinite Care’s $70 million, 177-bed facility in Knoxfield, Victoria, underscoring the typology’s growing importance within Australia’s housing continuum.

“Australians entering aged care are simply moving into the next phase of their housing journey, and their environment should be as welcoming as any home they’ve lived in before,” Burke says. “Thoughtful design in these environments supports dignity, connection and wellbeing and helps ensure people can continue to live well within their communities as their needs evolve.”

Operating within the broader Mijasu network, Cley Studio collaborates with complementary practices including Best, specialising in placemaking and wayfinding, and Approv, focused on town planning and development approvals. The integrated model is designed to carry design intent from early strategy through to lived experience, strengthening coordination and delivery.

“When the right people come together with intent,” Burke concludes, “great architecture becomes more than buildings. Places and spaces become a way of strengthening community, enriching daily life and contributing meaningfully to Australia’s future.”

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