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We produce thoughtful and considered work of exceptional quality.

We have a great collaborative team

We design homes that uniquely respond to people and place

We’re all about balance

We create uplifting spaces that surprise and delight, and balance functionality with aesthetics and budget.

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Budgets are just as important to us as they are to you

Budgets are a constraint we welcome. Actually, we find constraints of any kind often steer us to find creative, cost effective ways to meet your vision.

Sydney’s inner city is our forte

Sydney’s inner city is full of charms and challenges. We know ways to make the most from available space, capture natural light, respond to existing  character and heritage, and discover hidden potential that brings personality and joy to all our projects. 

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We embrace your vision

We help translate your vision into spaces tailored to the way you want to live, work and play.

Our clients recommend us to others

Our clients are so happy with our work that they recommend us. 80% of our work has been with clients who contacted us after hearing about and seeing our work.

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BA(Hons)Arch, B.Arch (Hons) Distinction | MA Cantab

BA(Hons)Arch, B.Arch (Hons) Distinction | MA Cantab

 

Originating from the UK, Amanda has followed a career path that has spanned the globe before settling in the burgeoning inner-west of Sydney.

Amanda is a Registered Architect in NSW and Certified Passive House Designer with over 22 years work experience. She completed her architectural education at the University of Cambridge (UK) and at Kent Institute of Art and Design (UK) where she was awarded a Distinction in the Bachelor of Architecture Course. She was also nominated to be put forward for the RIBA President’s Silver Medal in 2001 for her portfolio of design work throughout the diploma course.

As Project Architect for a range of commercial and residential projects in Australia and internationally, Amanda has an incredibly broad range of experience in all project phases from concept design, design development, working drawings and production information, through to completion on site. She has been instrumental in the co-ordination of numerous development applications, tender and construction documentation packages, managing client aspirations, council requirements, consultant input and contractor liaison and the co-ordination, research and development of complex structural, material and facade solutions in collaboration with builders and suppliers.

Amanda has been fortunate to work on projects rooted in very strong design concepts and on projects which have been extremely well developed and managed through all stages. She is dedicated to and thrives on excellent standards of architectural design; is highly meticulous in her approach to working on projects and consistently extensive in her research into all aspects of projects from planning policy to material selection.

 

Practice
2012- panda studio architecture, Marrickville
2011-12 Genevieve Lilley Architects, Sydney
2009-10 Collins and Turner Architects, Surry Hills
2008-09 Canaway Fleming Architects, London, UK
2007-08 Terry Farrell & Partners, Hong Kong
2005-07 Collins and Turner, Surry Hills
2004-05 Connor and Solomon, Pyrmont
2002-04 Davenport Campbell & Partners, Sydney
2001-02 Purcell Miller Tritton, Canterbury, UK
1997-98 EPR Architects Limited, London, UK

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BA(hons)Arch, BArch(Hons) NSW ARB 11824

 

Recognised as one of the UK’s best students of Architecture in 2001, Paul now has over twenty years of experience contributing to and leading significant projects, ranging in scale from bespoke furniture design to directing some of the largest projects in the country. This journey has evolved into an approach that uses detail, craft and spatial experience to deliver places that are refined, sensitive and sustainable.

Paul maintains an overview of all panda projects.

Practice
2015-2020 Principal - Grimshaw, Sydney, Australia
2011-2015 Associate - RSHP, Sydney, Australia
2009-2010 PBACH, Sydney, Australia
2008-2009 Ian Ritchie Architects, London, England
2007-2008 Terry Farrell & Partners, Hong Kong
2004-2007 Cox Richardson Architects, Sydney, Australia
2000-2004 Clague, Canterbury, England