S’WICH Surry Hills is defined by and elevated through colour and shape. Tactile interiors pull you through sculptural moments that saturate walls, floors and ceilings in duotone. It’s part bar, part bistro – and a lot of fun

Architect | Studio Shand
Builder | MIB
Kitchen | Austmont
Photo | Levon Baird

For this one we focused on colour and reflection to create a simple, refined interior from a quirky art-deco shell. A palette of warm browns and soft yellows draws inspiration from the natural landscapes of Australia and Southeast Asia. Vintage chrome fixtures adorn walls and ceilings to add intrigue and layer surfaces with afternoon light

Architect | Studio Shand
Builder | APM
Photo | Traianos Pakioufakis

Commercial

Originally constructed as a factory for metal lathes and machines – Brackenbury & Austin stands today as the sum of its histories with works both unique and restorative throughout. Coated steel and salvaged hardwood support structures new and old, with pigmented floors and linings of cork and ply enveloping within

Architect | Studio Shand
Builder | APM
Photo | Traianos Pakioufakis

Multi-residential
(in construction)

Alts + adds to a ten-terrace row in Surry Hills. We love so many of the proposed moves to the original residences that retain heritage features whilst improving amenity – but we’re most excited about the new rear elevation inclusive of a sculptural podium that slides under and in-between four new laneway dwellings. We have designed these around existing landscaping to provide character to an overlooked laneway and articulate a new face to the adjacent parkland

Architect | Studio Shand⁣
Builder | Horizon
Landscape | Nelson Thomas
Heritage | Design 5 Architects
Photo | Traianos Pakioufakis
Render | Dan Layden

Residential

Cork House is a new family home within an old timber and brick shell. Materials and shapes capture the surrounding parkland and waterway together with the home’s original construction and era

Architect | Studio Shand
Builder | Horizon
Photo | Traianos Pakioufakis

SHORTLIST RESIDENTIAL SINGLE – IDEA 2024

SHORTLIST RESIDENTIAL DESIGN – AIDA 2024

Multi-residential
(in construction)

Commercial

Buon Gusto is a collection of new purpose-built artist studios designed to fit within the walls of a classic Italian pizzeria. Colour, texture and tone is derived from the original restaurant’s interior and era to forge a connection between its past and present use

Architect | Studio Shand
Builder | APM Australia
Photo | Traianos Pakioufakis

COMMENDATION – DULUX COLOUR AWARDS 2025

Residential

We wanted to create a family home that borrows warmth from its owners and their existing c.1900 cottage by proposing a timber volume above that’s both conversational and deferential. By opening the front room whilst maintaining its original gable, we have allowed this element to shine and serve as a key visual anchor for the elevation and elements beyond. To the south, a double height setback provides façade articulation and cover, whilst also allowing an original timber arch to be exposed and serve as the entry

Residential
(in documentation)

Known by many as being adjacent to the famed childhood hang Plaster Master, we had a bit of fun injecting warmth and quirk into this new four-bedroom home. Functional habitable rooms are flanked by new private outdoor spaces that capitalise on site width and maximise available sunlight. From the outside, folded red zinc and articulated openings that reference existing details form the heart of our proposal