Tucked within a 250-year-old church administration building constructed after Lisbon's devastating 1755 earthquake, this two-storey apartment is a home shaped by history. The renovation lovingly reveals the building's original timber bracing—earthquake-resistant structure transformed into a beautiful feature that tells a story of resilience. Scandinavian furnishings and soft, muted tones create calm spaces flooded with Portuguese light. The upper floor nestles into the attic, where dormer windows frame intimate views. Local artworks bring colour and soul to the minimal aesthetic, weaving the city's vibrant energy into every room..
LISBON APARTMENT
BEACONSFIELD STREET TOWNHOUSES
Three courtyard townhouses that redefine the traditional Sydney terrace. Positioned on a dense inner-city site, each L-shaped home wraps around a north-facing courtyard, allowing light, privacy, and natural ventilation without compromising neighbouring amenity. Winner of the 2008 NSW Architecture Award for Multiple Housing, the project demonstrates inventive planning that balances the scale and character of the streetscape with a new residential typology, setting a benchmark for thoughtful medium-density housing in Sydney’s inner suburbs..
ISAR APARTMNENT BUILDING
A five-storey residential building in Alexandria, Isar brings sculptural presence to an evolving urban landscape. The design responds to its industrial context while offering a contemporary approach to medium-density housing. Folding screens and horizontal planes create visual interest without relying on a conventional tower-on-plinth model. Inspired by Japanese architecture, ocean liners, and Californian modernism, the building delivers distinctive, economically achievable living spaces, proving that good design can be both striking and accessible..