Architecture, Strategy & Collaboration
Kaare Krokene is a registered architect in Australia and a Norwegian-trained sivilarkitekt with extensive experience across Norway, Australia and New Zealand. He founded and led the establishment of Snøhetta’s Australasian presence, shaping major cultural and urban projects across the region.
Based in Adelaide, Kaare now operates an independent practice focused on early-stage project definition, design process and strategic advisory.
His work is grounded in a collaborative approach, bringing together clients, stakeholders and design teams to shape clear direction at the outset of complex project.
Work
Strategic Design Advisory
Kaare works with clients, developers and architectural practices at the earliest stages of projects to define ambition, establish clear direction and set projects up for success.
This includes project visioning, briefing, stakeholder engagement and the establishment of robust design and delivery frameworks.
Alongside project-based work, Kaare also advises organisations and practices on design process, project positioning and strategic direction.
Concept Development
Kaare develops and contributes to early architectural concepts, translating strategic intent into clear spatial and design ideas through a structured and collaborative process.
Working independently or alongside established project teams, he brings design leadership, creative thinking and strategic insight to the formative stages of a project.
This builds on extensive experience developing projects across cultural, civic and mixed-use sectors, where clarity of concept is critical to long-term success.
Design Collaboration
Kaare collaborates with architectural practices, developers and multidisciplinary teams, contributing design leadership, strategic thinking and creative input at key stages of a project.
His involvement is flexible, ranging from focused workshops and early concept development to more sustained collaboration within established project teams.
Drawing on an extensive international network, Kaare can also bring together complementary expertise tailored to the particular ambitions and requirements of a project.
Experience
Kaare has led and contributed to a range of significant projects including:
Harbourside, Sydney
The Glasshouse theatre (QPAC), Brisbane
Clarendon Tea House, Melbourne
Arts Centre Melbourne Renewal
These projects were delivered as part of Kaare’s leadership role at Snøhetta in Australasia.
His experience spans cultural, education, civic and mixed-use developments, with a consistent focus on projects of public significance and complexity.
About
Kaare is based in South Australia and works across Australasia.
He is a member of the Office for Design and Architecture South Australia Design Review Panel and serves as Honorary Consul of Norway in South Australia.
Alongside his advisory work, he remains committed to strengthening design culture in South Australia while contributing to projects nationally and internationally.
Registered Architect, South Australia (SA3616) and with Automatic Mutual Recognition in Victoria and New South Wales.
Contact
Kaare Krokene
85 Halifax Street
Adelaide SA 5000
kaare@krokene.com
+61 402 194 720