By panda studio architecture
Located in a densely populated heritage conservation area, the heart and soul of a remodelled split level workers cottage is a new double-height void, dramatically top-lit by large skylights. Generous volumes replace original cellular rooms and dog legged circulation within a compact footprint, overlaid with a rich heritage tapestry.
"Intersect House" 2019 Finalist for the prestigious Marrickville Medal for Conservation at the Inner West Council Built Environment Awards
PandA studio architecture with Design Collaboration featured on Houzz® Best of the Week: 24 Enticing Kitchen Colour Schemes. PandA studio architecture worked with Interior Designer Al Pinzone of Design Collaboration who envisioned the colour, materials and finishes palette for the kitchen at ‘Intersect House’.
Client feedback:
S: My husband and I worked with Amanda on the full renovation of our turn-of-the-last-century worker’s cottage in Camperdown. We were looking for someone to redesign the small space to make it more comfortable and liveable. A creative use of space and light were our number one criteria. Amanda was wonderful to work with from the very beginning. Her calm approach is thoughtful and collaborative. She guided us every step of the way and produced a creative and quality design. One of the best things we did was engage Amanda to supervise the construction phase including weekly site meetings. She went above and beyond and took away a lot of the stress involved in this phase. She gave us very good advice along the way and proved invaluable in noticing the details that matter. The result is a practical, functional and welcoming modern aesthetic with delightful spaces and natural light through out. Exactly what we asked for! We could not have been happier with our experience, the result and the service Amanda provided.
C: We engaged Amanda for the renovation and development of our house in the inner west of Sydney in 2016. Amanda’s creative, thoughtful and consultative approach was an asset to our project from beginning to end. She has a wealth of technical knowledge that was invaluable as we traversed through the trial and tribulations that one navigates in the course of any renovation project. Amanda’s meticulous attention to detail on every aspect of the job was impeccable, from concept through to detailed documentation/council, contract documentation and construction management. We fully trusted and respected her judgement and advice on materials, labour, design and effectiveness. Amanda is resourceful, professional, economical, efficient and passionate about her work and we feel grateful to have had her involvement and support on our first renovation project.
Photography: Daniella Stein Photography
We work differently.
We have a great collaborative team
We consult earlier with builders and other experts during design and development to produce thoughtful and considered work of exceptional quality.
We’re all about balance
We create uplifting spaces that surprise and delight, and balance functionality with aesthetics and budget.
Budgets are just as important to us as they are to you
Budgets are a constraint we welcome. Actually, we find constraints of any kind often steer us to find creative, cost-effective ways to meet your vision.
Sydney’s inner city is our forte
Sydney’s inner city is full of charms and challenges. We know ways to make the most from available space, capture natural light, respond to existing character and heritage, and discover the hidden potential that brings personality and joy to all our projects.
We embrace your vision
We help translate your vision into spaces tailored to the way you want to live, work, and play.
Our clients recommend us to others
Our clients are so happy with the work that they recommend us. 80% of our work has been with clients who contacted us after hearing about and seeing our work.
May 2021 Update:
After 8 years of building great foundations and a growing network of collaborators, Paul and Amanda are very excited to announce that Paul (ie. the to-date silent 'P' in PandA) has now officially joined Amanda to help manage projects in all aspects across design and delivery.
Coming full circle after meeting as architecture students in 1999 (Kent Institute of Art and Design, Canterbury, UK), and having since worked at opposite ends of the architectural spectrum, Amanda and Paul are excited now to share the wealth of their combined experience and knowledge with a broad range of current and future projects and clients.