Our design work is best summed up as:

Purposeful and individual through an unexpected mix of styles and genres, while remaining connected and respectful to the building’s history and setting.

What aspects of your work are people most curious about?

How we convey a sense of familiarity and comfort while remaining detached from trends or a moment in time. We pay attention to the many layers of a space—how the light hits it, how the proportions feel, and how it brings sentimental warmth—merging the old and new.

What has recently challenged the way you think about design?

A recent residential project on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, inspired by the expansive farmhouse homes of Napa Valley, challenged us to explore how scale and volume can coexist with a sense of comfort and intimacy.

What person, building, product, or art piece has had a lasting impact on your work?

Sophie: I visited Villa Panza many years ago and was in awe of how its contemporary art collection—including works by James Turrell and Dan Flavin—was curated against such an ornate historical setting. 

I also admire pioneering French interior and product designer Andrée Putman for her impeccable eye for detail and her strong sense of modernity.

The three words we would most like people to attribute to our work are:

Evocative, warm, enduring.