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Restricted Retail Development

Melbourne’s Trusted Retail Architects

Delivering Designs That Perform

RBi ARCHITECTS is an expert in restricted retail development in Melbourne and the flourishing hotspots around the city. As reputable retail architects, we design large-format retail stores and build sustainable spaces – without compromising compliance.

Our team can help you design everything from warehouse showrooms to homemaker precincts while focusing on creative, affordable, and regulation-ready designs that deliver long-term value to your investment.

We have over decades of experience in commercial and retail architecture, so we know how to bring your innovative design imaginations into practical real-world construction. With RBi ARCHITECTS, the end result will always be a space that’s suitable for your tenants, your customers, and your business.

30+ Years of Proven Retail Architecture Experience

A Collaborative Team with Depth and Expertise

Innovative Retail Design, Built for Performance

Strategic Planning Guided by Local Knowledge

Our Designing Ideolog

Each of our successful projects follows a standard and structured process. At first, we have a clear understanding of client goals, site, and market. Our systematic process guarantees that everything goes smoothly from idea to completion.

Discovery and Feasibility

We analyse zoning, site access, and planning rules to establish clear pathways for development.

Design Development

To guarantee effective operations and customer flow, we refine layouts, exteriors, and service coordination.

Documentation & Permits

We prepare detailed drawings and coordinate approvals, including building permits and VicSmart applications.

Construction and Administration

We provide on-site project support & collaborate closely with builders, consultants, and councils.

Designing for Every Commercial and Retail Space

We have worked on a wide range of restricted retail and commercial projects in Melbourne, including warehouse fit-outs in Dandenong and other important growth areas.

We provide design and construction support for:

Shopping Centres

Automotive Retail

Office Warehouses

Distribution Centres

Gyms and Fitness Centres

Transport and Transit Facilities

Clothing and Lifestyle Retail

Distribution Centres

How RBi ARCHITECTS Help You

Driven by a passion for thoughtful retail architecture, RBi ARCHITECTS creates commercially successful retail environments by combining planning proficiency with design intelligence.

We assist with –

Site planning and traffic management
DDA compliance and intuitive wayfinding
Large-format tenancy coordination
Signage and branding integration
VicSmart and Clause 53.10 planning pathways

As skilled retail shopping centre architects, RBi ARCHITECTS designs balance constructability, visibility, and accessibility to improve customer experience and produce excellent planning outcomes.

Why Choose RBi ARCHITECTS for Your Next Project

Local knowledge and industry expertise

Proper understanding of Melbourne’s retail & industrial areas and compliance standards.

End-to-End Capability

Complete service from initial feasibility to construction documentation and contract administration.

Commercially Driven Design

Every design focuses on maximising leasable area, reducing costs, and improving return on investment.

Sustainability and Efficiency

Planning for the long term with smart materials, energy-efficient systems, and environmental consciousness.

Collaborative and Transparent

We work closely with developers, builders, and councils to ensure seamless project delivery.

Retail Design with a Purpose

Our portfolio demonstrates how thoughtful design leads to stronger business performance and community appeal.

Talk to Melbourne’s Leading Retail Architects

If you’re considering a new retail or commercial project, speak with RBi ARCHITECTS to hire Melbourne’s most reliable team
of retail architects, as we understand how to achieve a balance between creativity, compliance, and commercial return.