Insights

Thinking out loud

Notes on architecture, design process, and the ideas that shape how we work.

Materiality in Practice: Why We Start With Touch

Before a single line is drawn, we build a material palette. Here's why physical samples matter more than mood boards.

The quality of light in Melbourne is unique — dramatic, shifting, and deeply influential on how spaces feel throughout the day.

A restaurant isn't a dining room. It's a system of signals that tell you everything before the menu arrives.

We publish a few times a year. No spam — just thoughts on design that we think are worth sharing.