Collaboration. Design Clarity. Delivery.
Design intent is about relationships and understanding what you want.
Design Intent Architecture + Management is a Tasmanian architectural practice with a clear purpose: to design spaces that work — practically, aesthetically, and enduringly.
We combine architectural design expertise with structured design management to ensure ideas are not just inspiring on paper, but deliverable in reality.
Our practice is grounded in three principles:
Collaboration: listening to clients and stakeholders and drawing on expert input.
Clarity: producing well-considered, coordinated design solutions.
Delivery: ensuring design intent is carried through documentation, approvals, and construction.
Heath Clayton, Director, brings over 30 years of experience across education, health, residential, and community projects. His dual background in architecture and environmental planning means every project is shaped by both creative vision and practical foresight. What defines Heath’s approach is his ability to lead a project with calm, clear communication — building trust among clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure the project progresses smoothly from first sketch to final handover.