Studio Amble

CHARLOTTE WEATHERLEY

Director

Led by Charlotte Weatherly (Bachelor Design, Interior Design RMIT), Studio Amble is a deliberately small scale, Melbourne-based design studio producing projects grounded in beauty and resolve. Channeling design as a metric for liveability has shaped experiential spaces layered in intention, narrative and aesthetic modernity, spaces that foster ritual and make room for memory-making.

“I’m intrinsically drawn to places that elicit more than visual beauty to feel captivating. I think we all are and discovering and anticipating what that means to each of my clients is my passion.”

"I spent a decade under the mentorship of seminal Australian designers— Mim Design, Golden, SJB— working across residential, multi-res, commercial, hospitality and wellness projects of every scale so when it came time to find a way to weave design around each facet of my life — mother, wife, aesthete — I was able to draw on a diverse catalogue of experiences whittling them down to reveal a methodology for my own practice, my own amble.”

“Today, every Studio Amble project is informed by my experiences both personal and professional, unified by the richness this combination brings and by the distinctly human-scale of my work. The connecting thread that binds designer and client is also evident within every outcome with each design gesture circling back to the original intention to instil narrative, modernity, ritual and memory-making, leveraging the emotional capacity of design to support and elevate contemporary living.”

The step-by-step design & execution process.

Scope 1.0: Holistic Design

Phase 1.
Brief Development

To define clear parameters for the project, together we distil a clear
brief. Key objectives are outlined, design and construction programs
are formed, and a budget is set.

Phase 2.
Schematic Design

Initial ideas are shared, gathered and refined to create the basis of a unique design concept. Sketches, preliminary plans and material swatches are presented to you in order to breathe life into the concept.

Phase 3.
Design Development

Intending to design a well-functioning space, specific to your lifestyle and needs, here the concept is further evolved. After exploring day-to-day routines, the ways you like to enjoy your home and your own thoughts on the proposed ideas, the concept is clearly translated into preliminary drawings, plans and specification of materials, fixtures and finishes.

Phase 4.
Schedules

We will supply a complete schedule that documents location, product, supplier, indicative costs and relevant installation information for all nominated built-in FF&E (Fixtures, Fittings and Equipment) and
hard finishes.

Phase 5.
Construction Documentation

A comprehensive documentation package is prepared for relevant approvals, certification, pricing and construction.

Phase 6.
Tender Appointment

Construction drawings are sent out to tender for selection of builders and contractors. We will act on your behalf in all negotiations.

Phase 7.
Construction Administration

From build commencement to completion, Studio Amble oversees very element and resolves any challenges. Regular site visits are conducted to track progress alongside agreed milestones and documentation.

Phase 8.
Selection of Furniture, Artwork & Accoutrements

For the finishing touches, we create and discover bespoke and distinctive furniture, art, rugs and other furnishing accessories. Existing possessions are thoughtfully integrated with new purchases. You can read more detail about this phase in .