Meet Claire

Experience shaped by complexity, curiosity and care

Wildspace Architects brings together more than 25 years of architectural experience delivering thoughtful, complex and meaningful projects.

Led by Claire Brookman, Wildspace draws on extensive experience across public, community, health, conservation and visitor-focused environments. This experience has shaped a deep understanding of how architecture can respond to place, support people, and create spaces where humans and nature can connect.

Our expertise comes from working with complex briefs, diverse stakeholders and challenging environments, bringing together creativity, technical knowledge and a commitment to delivering considered architectural outcomes.

Professional Qualifications

Registered Architect

• NSW Architects Registration Board (ARB NSW) — Registration No. 9388

• Tasmania Architects Registration Board (TAS) — AMR No. 1636

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Architecture with Honours, Deakin University

• Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, Deakin University

Specialist Environments

Wildspace has particular expertise in environments where architecture, landscape, ecology and experience intersect.

This includes a deep understanding of:

• wildlife and conservation facilities

• animal care and habitat environments

• visitor-focused experiences

• education and interpretation spaces

• environments designed around the relationship between people, animals and place

These projects require more than functional buildings. They require an understanding of behavior, movement, wellbeing, environmental conditions and the delicate balance between human experience and natural systems.

Complex Project Leadership

Successful projects rely on more than good design. They require leadership, collaboration and the ability to bring many different voices together.

Claire’s experience leading complex projects has involved:

• managing multidisciplinary consultant teams

• coordinating technical requirements

• working with clients, stakeholders and specialist advisors

• navigating complex approvals and delivery pathways

• maintaining design intent from concept through to completion

Wildspace brings a calm, considered approach to projects of all scales, helping clients move confidently from vision to reality.

Sustainable and Environmentally Responsive Design

Wildspace believes architecture has a responsibility to work with its environment.

Our approach considers:

• climate-responsive design

• passive environmental strategies

• sustainable material choices

• energy and resource efficiency

• long-term resilience and adaptability

Through thoughtful design decisions, buildings can become part of their environment rather than simply occupying it.

Design Technology and Innovation

Contemporary architecture provides powerful tools to explore, test and communicate ideas.

Wildspace uses advanced digital design workflows including:

• Building Information Modelling (BIM)

• 3D modelling and visualisation

• digital collaboration tools

• design analysis and performance testing

These tools support better decision-making, clearer communication and more informed design outcomes.

A Collaborative Approach

At the heart of Wildspace is a belief that the best projects are created through collaboration.

We work closely with clients, consultants and specialist teams to understand the unique opportunities and challenges of each project.

Our role is to listen, bring expertise and guide the process, creating architecture that is thoughtful, enduring and meaningful.