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Thomas, Embrace Architects  | International Design Awards Winners
Thomas, Embrace Architects  | International Design Awards Winners
Thomas, Embrace Architects  | International Design Awards Winners
Thomas, Embrace Architects  | International Design Awards Winners
Thomas, Embrace Architects  | International Design Awards Winners
Thomas, Embrace Architects  | International Design Awards Winners
Thomas, Embrace Architects  | International Design Awards Winners
Thomas, Embrace Architects  | International Design Awards Winners
Thomas, Embrace Architects  | International Design Awards Winners
Thomas, Embrace Architects  | International Design Awards Winners
Thomas, Embrace Architects  | International Design Awards Winners

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CompanyEmbrace Architects
Lead DesignersNicholas Sun (Director)
Design TeamNicholas Sun (Director) Max Waters (Project Architect) Shabnam Bahraini (Senior Interior Designer) Glowing Structures (Lighting)
Project LocationKew, Melbourne (Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung)
ClientYana Chen, Phil Li
CreditsCharlotte Jane Studio (Photo) Bree Flack (Styling)
Prize(s)Silver in Residential Interior Design / Minimalist Living Design
Project LinkView
Entry Description

A multigenerational home shaped by evolving family needs. Reflecting our client’s values and heritage, a central core anchors two wings: one private, one communal. Zones like the bar, cinema, and wellness area, produce a programmatic layering. A series of frames between the inside and outside are made through the material-colour palette, continuous curved forms, and window portals. Blurred boundaries nurture connection and retreat simultaneously, while solar design, cross-ventilation and rainwater harvesting minimise environmental impact. A restrained interior that performs as multiple.

Bio

As an award-winning architecture and interior design studio based predominately in Melbourne, we work across a diverse range of typologies and scales, with extensive experience in bespoke residential, multi-residential, and commercial projects.

Our studio specialises in navigating the complexities of heritage architecture, designing for multi-generational living, and providing strategic input during the town planning stages of development. This allows us to deliver tailored, responsive solutions that respect context, enhance liveability, and support long-term value.

Awards and Prize

Architizer A+ Finalist 2026
Architecture MasterPrize Winner 2025
International Design Awards Silver Winner 2025
Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) Shortlisted 2025
World Design Awards Silver Winner 2026
Australian Design Awards Silver Winner 2026
Design Skill Awards Platinum Winner 2025
Melbourne Design Awards Gold Winner 2025
UDIA Victoria Awards for Design Excellence Shortlisted 2020