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Development strategies and masterplans
We determine what makes sense to develop on a site and how it should be organised. We define the programme, spatial structure, density, phasing and character of the place.
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We help you decide what to build — and develop the design.
We develop site development strategies, masterplans and architectural concepts for developers, property owners, local authorities and development agencies. We help set the direction and resolve key design decisions before detailed design begins.
01 / Expertise
Five areas of work
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Multi-family housing
We develop residential complex concepts: building layout, typologies, massing, façades, unit mix and public spaces.
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Public and commercial buildings
We develop concepts for offices, retail, hospitality, social infrastructure and other public buildings. We connect programme, planning, massing and architectural identity.
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Low-rise residential communities
We design residential communities: site layouts, house types, design guidelines, streets and public spaces that respond to the landscape.
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Landscape design and public spaces
We design streets, waterfronts, parks, squares and courtyards. We plan movement, parking, planting, play areas, street furniture and details.
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Spatial decisions in practice
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02 / Approach
We make the key decisions before detailed design
The early stages offer the most flexibility to adjust the development programme, building size and layout. We test the main options and develop a concept that can guide detailed design.
See the project as a whole
We connect the site, programme, constraints, architecture and public space. Individual decisions have to work as one system.
Establish the foundation
We define the uses and layout of the site, building types and volumes, architectural character and public spaces. The scope is tailored to each project.
Stay involved as it develops
We hand the concept over to the team responsible for detailed design. Where ongoing support is agreed, we help develop the details and preserve the key design decisions.
The result is clarity on what to build, how it should work, and which decisions must not be lost at later stages.
03 / Author-led practice
GUSt — Alexander Gast’s architectural practice
I personally lead every project — from the first conversation and development of the brief through to the final concept. The team is assembled for the specific task, but the key architectural decisions remain in my hands.
04 / Contact
Let’s discuss your project and the next step.
Send the site address, existing surveys or plans, or a short description of what you need. That is enough to start a conversation.