Amanda Byrne – Studio Director
AIA nsw arb 7491 | APHA | IPHA | MA Cantab
BA (Hons) Arch | B.Arch (Hons) Distinction
Certified Passive House Designer 25+ years global experience in highend residential and sustainable design.
Originally from the UK, Amanda is the founder and studio director of Panda Studio Architecture. A Registered Architect in NSW and Certified Passive House Designer, she brings over 25 years of experience across the UK, Hong Kong and Australia. Amanda studied at the University of Cambridge and the Kent Institute of Art and Design, graduating with Distinction and receiving a nomination for the RIBA President’s Silver Medal in 2001.
Amanda’s work is underpinned by rigorous research, a love of strong conceptual design and meticulous attention to detail – from planning policy right down to the materials. A mother of two, her spare time is eclectic and energetic: think muay thai boxing, kundalini yoga and Bollywood dancing. Yes, she really is one kickass architect.
“Amanda cares about the end result, is a masterful designer and we are very grateful to have had her on our team!”
Born in the UK and half Malaysian Chinese, quarter English and a quarter Faroese - a heritage that blends Eastern and Western cultures, Amanda is the daughter of a precision engineer (a tribologist and ball bearing expert!) and a former nurse, who met on a fortuitous blind date back in the early ’70s. Their unlikely match shaped her outlook - equal parts technical and compassionate.
Education
1997
2001
2006
2018
2020
BA(Hons) Arch MA (Cantab)
Cambridge University, UK
B.Arch (Hons) Distinction,
Diploma in Architecture
Kent Institute of Art and Design, UK
(University for the Creative Arts)
NSW arb 7491 Architect Registration
AIA A+ member
CPHD : Certified Passive House Designer
Malcolm Ward Assoc, Marlborough, Wilts UK
Professional Practice
2013
2010
2009
2009
2008
2007
2005
2004
2002
2002
2002
2001
1999
1998
1997
panda studio architecture (current)
Genevieve Lilley Architects, Sydney
- Alterations and Additions, Vaucluse
City of Sydney Council, Design Manager
- Waterloo Oval Youth Facility
(Collins and Turner Architects)
- The Coronation Building, Prince Alfred Park
(Renato d’Ettorre Architects)
Noxon Giffen Architects, Sydney
- Manning Road House, Melbourne
- St James Service Place House, Melbourne
Canaway Fleming Architects, London
- Courtyard House, Hampstead, London
- Wildwood Lodge: Grade II listed
family house, Hampstead, London
Terry Farrell and Partners, Hong Kong
- Kingkey Financial Tower, Shenzhen, China
Collins and Turner, Surry Hills, Sydney
- Boomerang Beach Housing
- Balmoral Beach House
- Private House, Hana, Maui HI USA
- Bellevue Hill House
- Newcastle Art Gallery Competition
Connor + Solomon, Balmain, Sydney
- Private Residence, Neutral Bay
Davenport Campbell and Partners, Sydney
- Commercial Office Heritage Building
Refurbishment, Pitt St, Sydney
- Schedule 1 Heritage Listed Building
Refurbishment, Elizabeth St, Sydney
Crone Nation Based At Cox Architects, Sydney
- KPMG Entrance Lobby and Facade,
Darling Harbour, Sydney
KSR Architects, Camden, London
Purcell Miller Tritton, Canterbury, UK
- Eighteenth Century Barn Conversion,
Hubbards Hall Farm, Harlow
Lee Evans De Moubray, Canterbury, UK
Malcolm Ward Associates, Marlborough, UK
EPR Architects, Westminster, London
- The Refuge Building, Farringdon, London
Collins and Turner - Boomerang Beach Houses
Collins and Turner Architects, Sydney
Terry Farrell and Partners, Hong Kong, China
Canaway Fleming Architects, London
Noxon Giffen Architects, Sydney