Who we are
Driven by integrity, we design architecture that is thoughtful, enduring and grounded in place.
To design well is to contribute something lasting: to everyday life, to communities, to the places where people gather. We measure success by how much a place improves the experience of the people who use it.
We prioritise integrity in our designs, care in our relationships, and a considered response to place. Sustainability, to us, means designing architecture that is appropriate to its environment and valuable long after completion.
Rather than following a fixed style, each project grows from its own unique set of ambitions. Site, community, climate and the realities of how you will gather or move through a space all help define the outcome.
How we've grown
Established in 2016, the studio has gradually evolved from residential design into larger civic and community-focused work spanning cultural centres, sports facilities, education and social housing.
We believe how communities gather deserves the same rigorous design thinking as any private home. Today, the studio is increasingly drawn to larger, civic projects with broader public impact and the chance to shape how people connect and experience the places around them. We love a challenge — projects that require creative thinking to navigate competing stakeholder needs, difficult sites and layered requirements.
Alignment matters more than project type to us. When the fit is right, we’ll take on private homes and smaller-scale projects that share the same values and approach.
How we work
We’re boutique by design. Small enough that every project receives our full attention. Experienced enough to maneuver complexity with confidence.
Based in Brisbane, we work across Queensland and nationally where our experience is best suited.
Collaboration is central to the studio. Through regular team reviews and ongoing conversation, ideas are tested carefully and projects are shaped collectively around what serves them best.
Meet the Team
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Anna O'Gorman | Owner / Director
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Taryn Daniel | Studio Manager
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Samantha Menezes | Architect
Awards
2023 GOLD COAST URBAN DESIGN COMMENDATION - PRIVATE PROJECT
Anne Street Garden Villas, Southport
2022 AIA NATIONAL AWARD FOR RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE - MULTIPLE HOUSING
Anne Street Garden Villas, Southport
2022 THE JOB AND FROUD AWARD FOR RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE - MULTIPLE HOUSING
Anne Street Garden Villas, Southport
2022 MONOCLE DESIGN AWARDS WINNER OF BEST SOCIAL PROJECT
Anne Street Garden Villas, Southport
2022 AIA GOLD COAST REGIONAL AWARD FOR MULTI RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE
Anne Street Garden Villas, Southport
2021 AIA BRISBANE REGIONAL AWARD FOR SMALL PROJECT ARCHITECTURE
Channel Street Studio, Cleveland
2021 AIA BRISBANE REGIONAL ARCHITECTURE AWARD FOR SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE
Channel Street Studio, Cleveland
2018 AUSTRALIAN TIMBER DESIGN AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN RECYCLED TIMBER
Northshore Pavilion, Hamilton
2018 AUSTRALIAN TIMBER DESIGN AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN STANDALONE STRUCTURE
Northshore Pavilion, Hamilton
2018 AIA NATIONAL AWARD FOR SMALL PROJECT ARCHITECTURE
Northshore Pavilion, Hamilton
2018 AIA QLD STATE, HAYES & SCOTT AWARD FOR SMALL PROJECT ARCHITECTURE
Northshore Pavilion, Hamilton
2018 AIA QLD STATE SHORTLIST FOR SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE
Northshore Pavilion, Hamilton
2018 AIA BRISBANE REGIONAL AWARD FOR SMALL PROJECT ARCHITECTURE
Northshore Pavilion, Hamilton