Acknowledgement of Country

Adriano Pupilli Architects respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we live and work; the Gayamaygal people and Yuin people. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging. This is, was and always will be Aboriginal land.
We are an architecture and design practice working on Gayamaygal Land in Sydney. We create thoughtful places that connect with their context, strengthen their communities, and bring inspiration and belonging for the people who call them home.

Our practice balances instinct with thoughtful planning, built on years of experience and expertise in cutting-edge design tools, sustainable technologies, and planning regulations. We craft designs that respect local culture and heritage, while responding to the daily rhythms and future aspirations of those who will inhabit the spaces. Our aim is to go beyond the brief, conserving resources and delivering enduring value.

We champion a collaborative design process, engaging clients, communities, and stakeholders at every stage. With specialist skills in community consultation and participatory design, we ensure our projects reflect the voices of those they serve. Whether securing approvals through Complying Development Certificates (CDC) or navigating the traditional Development Application (DA) process, we simplify complex regulations and sustainability principles, transforming them into cohesive, contemporary designs tailored to each project's needs.

Our values
1

Respect

We have deep respect for the communities we serve, the country we build on, and the collaborators we work with. We believe that great architecture emerges from respect for place and people.

2

Light touch

Leaving a light touch on the planet is paramount to our way of working. We seek to reduce our impact on the environment, both visually and through the use of sustainable materials and technologies.

3

Experimentation

Our work doesn't shout, but the techniques behind it are always trying to find better ways of building, through experimentation with materials and construction techniques.

4

Architecture for all

We believe that good architecture should be accessible to all people. We bring this ethos into everything we do, consulting and listening without preconceived ideas.

Our team

Meet our team: a group of talented architects with deep project experience and technical expertise across the latest design tools and fabrication systems.

Adriano Pupilli

Founding Director / Principal

— Registered Architect NSWARB
— B. Architecture (Hons Class 1) Uni. of Sydney International Exchange Program, University of California, Berkeley
— B.Science (Architecture) Uni. of Sydney
— Diploma in Civil Engineering NSW TAFE
— Sculpture Rome University of Fine Arts

Adriano is committed to thoughtful design and architecture with a strong focus on people and place. His multidisciplinary design approach spans architecture and art, ethics and environment, believing that good design and innovation should be accessible to everyone, not just a privileged few.

Adriano Pupilli established his architecture practice in 2010 building on a gamut of
health and housing infrastructure projects for remote indigenous communities in Australia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines and Nepal, and public projects focused on design-excellence and community engagement, such as Bankstown Library, Montecatini Thermal Baths Italy, and urban revitalisation schemes in Bursa Turkey, Bhopal India, and Parramatta Australia.

Through his independent architecture practice, Adriano has demonstrated capacity to perform across public, private and not-for profit sectors, delivering projects on time and budget within complex planning, contractual and multi-stakeholder frameworks. From initial consultation to construction, his approach is people-focused, creating living, breathing buildings that promote wellbeing and joy to the occupants.

Adriano Pupilli

Fiona Logge

Project Manager / Urban Planner

— M. Urban Planning (Current)
University of Melbourne
— Dip. Project Management
Australian College of Project Management
— Registered Architect NSWARB
— B. Architecture (Hons Class I)
University of Sydney
— B. Science (Architecture)
University of Sydney

Trained in both architecture and urban planning, Fiona has extensive experience across government, not-for-profit, and private sectors in Australia and the Asia-Pacific, including Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, East Timor, and Vietnam.

Her multidisciplinary approach has given her broad expertise in project management, team leadership, community consultation, contract documentation, and urban policy development. Fiona’s project work spans urban design, affordable housing, aged care, healthcare, and community development.

Fiona is committed to design excellence and social equity, engaging with user groups to understand their spatial needs and foster a sense of ownership. Her vision focuses on creating healthy, liveable buildings and cities that benefit their communities.

Fiona Logge

Aoiffe O'kelly

Project Architect / Project Manager

— Registered Architect NSWARB
— M. Architecture, University College Dublin
— B. Science (Architecture), University College Dublin.
— Dip. Project Management, TAFE Queensland.

Aoiffe is an architect with extensive experience in the community sector. She enjoys collaborating with organizations and end-users from the earliest stages to help shape a clear project vision, valuing strong relationships built through stakeholder engagement.

With a background in leading public projects ranging from $2 to $20 million, Aoiffe has a deep understanding of NSW approvals, compliance, and procurement processes. Her leadership of both external consultants and internal teams ensures a keen attention to detail and consistently high-quality work.

Aoiffe is passionate about creating solutions that positively impact the community, with a focus on environmental, social, and economic sustainability. Her approach centers on human-scale design that enhances the experience of spaces for the people they serve.

Aoiffe O'kelly

Julia Koenig

Project Coordinator

— M. Architecture, Technische Universität Darmstadt
— B. Architecture, Technische Universität Darmstadt

Julia brings a wealth of global experience and a deep understanding of diverse cultures to her socially driven architectural work. Her designs aim to tell stories that reflect their surroundings and users, creating spaces that connect, inspire, and delight.

She has designed zero-energy accommodations in Germany and applies sustainable passive design principles to every project. Julia’s portfolio includes public infrastructure projects like a gymnasium in Munich and the Long Reef Surf Life Saving Club on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. With expertise in managing projects from concept to completion, Julia excels in project coordination, quality control, and planning, making her a vital part of the collaborative approach at Adriano Pupilli Architects.

Julia Koenig

Corey Pfeiffer

Graduate of Architecture

— M. Architecture, Deakin University
— B. Architecture, Deakin University.

Corey is passionate about coastal architecture that responds to its environment, climate, and community. With a deep understanding of coastal processes, he has led research and design projects at both university and practical levels, focusing on sensitive, site-specific solutions.

Dedicated to creating architecture that benefits the broader community, Corey brings a diverse range of experience in public projects across urban and coastal contexts. He excels in team environments, with a positive attitude and collaborative approach, building strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and consultants.

Corey Pfeiffer

Alex Volfman

Graduate of Architecture

— M. Architecture, University of Sydney
— B. Architecture and Environments, University of Sydney.

Alex has a passion for craftsmanship and is fascinated by how things are made and how they can positively impact daily life. His architectural studies, combined with years of hands-on experience on residential construction sites, have given him a solid foundation in building techniques and processes.

With strong skills in computational design, including 2D and 3D modeling, parametric scripting, and construction documentation, Alex brings a well-rounded understanding of architectural software, materials, and construction. He believes that thoughtful, context-driven design can create sustainable, long-lasting buildings that make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Alex Volfman

Awards

Our work has been recognised by the profession's leading institutions, in categories spanning public, sustainable, residential and commercial architecture.

Long Reef SLSC

NSW Architecture Awards: Winner, Public Architecture

2024

Long Reef SLSC

NSW Architecture Awards: Commendation, Sustainable Architecture

2024

Long Reef SLSC

Local Government Professionals Awards: Winner, Asset and Infrastructure Award for Projects Over $1.5M

2024

Long Reef SLSC

National Landscape Architecture Awards: Winner, Landscape Architecture Award

2024

Long Reef SLSC

Master Builder’s Awards: Winner, Public Buildings $5-10M

2024

Long Reef SLSC

Think Brick Awards: Shortlisted

2024

The Portico, Martin Place

Sydney Design Awards: Gold Winner, Social Space

2019

The Portico, Martin Place

Australian Timber Design Awards: Winner, Commercial Fitout

2019

The Portico, Martin Place

Master Builder’s Awards: Winner, Commercial Interior Fitouts $4-6M

2019

IMBY Kit

Australian Timber Design Awards: Winner, Small Budget

2018

Jewellery Box Studio Dulwich Hill

Australian Timber Design Awards: Finalist

2017

Press

Our projects and practice have been profiled in a range of respected publications, from major newspapers to industry journals.

Outreach

Alongside our residential, public and commercial work, we also work with not-for-profit organisations, nationally and internationally, to deliver projects that empower communities to build safe and healthy living environments – for themselves and future generations.

Our approach to community consultation is in-depth and collaborative.
The community users of our Arts Centre upgrades at Ernabella in APY Lands, South Australia.

Drawn from our longstanding passion for innovative design solutions to everyday problems, our outreach program has delivered community arts centres in the remote APY (Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara) region of South Australia, earthquake-resilient housing for residents in Nepal, resourceful repurposing of existing spaces for youth housing organisations, and more.

Central to this aspect of our work is a focus on an accessible and collaborative design process, engaging in deep consultation with stakeholders and communities. We’ve worked with many organisations including Ernabella Arts, Iwantja Arts, Tjungu Palya, and more.