About

Based in Manly on Sydney’s Northern Beaches and Manyana on the South Coast of NSW, we work with a diverse range of clients, across a wide range of sectors and scales. At its core our architecture seeks to …

inspire people

Our clients value the creativity and innovation we bring to each project, creating elegant and environmentally-conscious architectural solutions, and moments of delight and inspiration throughout the everyday.

respect place

We believe great architecture should evolve out of the culture of the places we work. Our architectural responses are informed and enriched by a deep respect for Country and culture.

celebrate connection

We connect people with place, celebrating and creating a heightened awareness of the landscape through a quiet and enduring architecture that continually inspires, delights and surprises.

We have specialist expertise in creating:

inviting residential spaces, from contemporary new homes to space-savvy rear extensions and upstairs additions
inspiring public buildings that draw people in, engage the senses, and are deeply embedded in the landscape
respectful architecture in heritage conservation areas
robust and enduring buildings in flood and bushfire prone areas
flexible and socially engaging places to work, co-work, learn, create art, and think differently
guest accommodation that fosters a sensorial experience and meaningful connection with place

The Team

adriano pupilli

Founding Director / Principal Architect
Member Australian Institute of Architects. B. Architecture (Hons Class I). University of Sydney International Exchange Program University of California, Berkeley. B.Science (Architecture) University of Sydney.

Fiona Logge

Project Manager / Urban Planner
M. Urban Planning, University of Melbourne. Architects Registration Board of Architects NSW. B. Architecture (Hons Class I) University of Sydney. B.Science (Architecture) University of Sydney.

Aoiffe O’Kelly

Project Architect / Project Manager
M. Architecture, University College Dublin, B. Science (Architecture), University College Dublin, Dip. Project Management.

Matt Ryall

Associate / Project Coordinator
BA (Hons Class I) Architecture & Planning, University of the West of England, UK. Btec National Diploma Art & Design, City of Bristol College, UK.

Julia Koenig

Project Coordinator
M. Architecture, Technische Universität Darmstadt, B. Architecture, Technische Universität Darmstadt.

Alex Volfman

Graduate of Architecture
M. Architecture, University of Sydney, NSW. B. Architecture, University of Sydney.

Daniela Novakovic

Graduate of Architecture
M. Architecture, UNSW. B. Architecture, UNSW. B. Interior Architecture, UNSW.

OPERATIONS

Alex Stark
Ally Morecombe

ASSOCIATIONS

Paul Pholeros Foundation
NSW Board of Architects
Australian Institute of Architects
Association of Consulting Architects Aus.
Architects Declare
Architects Assist

We believe in quality design that promotes healthy, happy and safe living environments.

We are committed to innovative and sustainable architectural solutions, and bring these concepts to our work through passive solar design, Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) principles, and minimalism.

We love the inherent beauty of raw materials, the logic of fabrication, and how things go together – and embed these elements in our architecture.

Awards & Public Engagements

National Landscape Architecture Awards (au) Long Reef SLSC – Winner Landscape Architecture Award

Think Brick Awards (au) Long Reef SLSC – Top 40 shortlist

Sydney Design Awards (au)
The Portico, 1 Martin Place Sydney – Social Space – Gold Winner

Australian Timber Design Awards (au)
The Portico, 1 Martin Place Sydney – Commercial Fitout – Winner

Australian Timber Design Awards (au)
IMBY Kit South Coast NSW – Small Budget – Winner

Australian Timber Design Awards (au)
Jewellery Box Studio Dulwich Hill – Finalist

The Waverley Design & Heritage Awards (au)
National Competition – Nominated

Visions For Our Future – Tusculum Talk (au)
National Conference – Invited Keynote Speaker

Emerging Architect – Australian Institute of Architects (au)
National Competition – Finalist

The £20k – International Building Trust (uk)
International Competition – Finalist

People Building Better Cities Bhopal – Global Studio (in)
International Conference – Invited Speaker

Pecha Kucha Hyde Park – Public Art (au)
National Conference – Invited Speaker

Design Parramatta – Design Charette – City of Parramatta (au)
International Competition – Winner

Art and About – Peripheralscopes – City of Sydney (au)
International Competition – Winner

Young Alumni Award – University of Sydney (au)
University Competition – Winner

Convocation Medal – University of Sydney (au)
State Competition – Finalist

Architecture Alumni Prize – University of Sydney (au)
University Competition – Winner

Berkeley Prize Travel Fellowship – University of California Berkeley (us)
International Competition – Winner

Board of Architects Prize – NSW Board of Architects (au)
National Competition – Winner

Byera Hadley Travelling Scholarship – NSW Board of Architects (au)
National Competition – Winner

Publications

“Bringing design thinking to make a difference”, IndesignLive – Oct – 2023 (au)

“Quiet architecture amidst the dunes: Long Reef surf club by Adriano Pupilli Architects”, Long Reef SLSC, IndesignLive – Mar – 2023 (au)

“Northern Beaches Council opens Long Reef Surf Life Saving Club”, Long Reef SLSC, ArchitectureAU – Feb 13 – 2023 (au)

“Build-it-yourself Tiny House: IMBY Kit by APA, Detail Magazine – October 2019 (de)

“Getting Inter-Personal”, The Portico (no.1 Martin Place, Indesign Magazine – Issue 76 2019 (au)

“Above and Beyond”, Imby Kit, Green Magazine – July Issue 62 2018 (au)

“Tiny Extendable Prefab”, Imby Kit, ReNew Magazine – July-Sep Issue 144 2018 (au)

“Sydney Architect Designs Modular Backyard Pavilions”, Imby Kit, ArchitectureAU – June 20 – 2018 (au)

“No Nails, No Glue”, Imby Kit, Sydney Morning Herald – April 19 2018 (au)

“Less is More”, Portal House Manly, Green Magazine – May Issue 55 2017 (au)

“The Hacienda”, Sanctuary Magazine – Summer Issue 37 2017 (au)

“The Yard”, Artichoke Magazine – Spring Issue 2016 (au)

“Courtyard House Petersham”, Habitus Living Magazine – May 2016 (au)

“Small Wonder”, Inside Out Magazine – November 2015 (au)

“Smart Ideas for a 28sqm Apartment”, Inside Out Magazine – December 2014 (au)

Pupilli, Adriano – “Paper House – Affordable, Self-help and Recycled Shelter”, Dissertation – University of Sydney, December 2003 (au)

Raymond, Lifchez, “Competing to Learn – The Berkeley Prize and the Social Art of Architecture”, Places, College of Environmental Design, UC Berkeley, January 2005 (us)

Pupilli, Adriano, “Barcelona Notes”, Architectural Theory Review, Faculty of Architecture, The University of Sydney, Vol. 9 No. 2 2004 (au)

Johnson, Chris, “Paper House”, Homes Dot Com, Government Architects Publication, NSW Government Architects Office, March 2004 (au)

“Prototype for Affordable Living – The Chateau Cardboard”, Sydney Morning Herald, December 2003 (au)

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