Our Practice

“We design both for how a space makes you feel, and for how it works. Every site, no matter where it is, offers opportunities to make a building that lifts the spirit, and works for the people who live or work there. Drawing on those unique opportunities is what drives us as architects.”

Ben's design process is informed by an understanding of nature, incorporating principles from the natural world to create harmonious and sustainable designs. His curated approach involves meticulous selection of elements, ensuring that every component aligns with his vision and enhances the overall design. This method results in thoughtfully crafted, cohesive outcomes that balance aesthetics with functionality and environmental sensitivity.

Ben is an invited guest lecturer and critic at professional forums and schools of architecture.

Underpinning Simon’s approach is the relationship between climate and landscape as the defining elements in how a structure is conceived and designed. This applies to both commerce projects and bespoke housing.

“What’s really important, apart from rigorous design, are the connections between inside and out, and how we use materials. Whether you’re designing a coastal house, a country residence or a city home, the same broad principles apply, it’s just that different climates and sites will invite different responses.”

Simon's approach is to explore the relationship between climate, landscape and people.

Alex moved to Australia in 2019 having worked for several years in London and Oslo. He joined Those Architects in 2021 with experience in bespoke residential and office projects, pavilions and interiors in Hong Kong and the US and infrastructure projects in the UK and Norway. In the UK, Alex was nominated for the RIBA President’s Medal and named one of Blueprint Magazine’s ‘Ones to Watch’. He took his passion for architecture and culture to the US to build at Burning Man Festival in Black Rock Desert, Nevada.

Having lived from the west coast of Australia to the east, Kyle has a rare perspective on our urban and natural topographies. He joined Those Architects in 2021, after moving from Perth (he studied at the University of Western Australia) to Melbourne, and then to Byron Bay. His work on high-end houses and apartments, restaurants and bars, healthcare and commercial spaces has sharpened his passion for complex detailing and problem solving.

Morgan studied in his native New Zealand, graduating with a masters degree from Victoria University in Wellington before seeking to further his career in the UK. Whilst in London he worked alongside Lord Norman Forster on his own private residence, acting as lead architect on the project to deliver a residence of the highest architectural quality. Responsible for a broad portfolio of projects, Morgan has extensive experience working closely with clients from project conception through to delivery.

Berenice studied in the UK, where she completed her Master’s qualification, before becoming a registered architect in New South Wales in 2025. She is passionate about transforming design constraints into opportunities, an approach that shapes both her architectural work and her leadership within the Byron Bay studio. Berenice has also undertaken an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Competence Course, which continues to inform her practice and perspective. Prior to joining Those, Berenice spent six years at Wardle, following earlier international experience in cities including New York and Paris. Working across diverse cultural and urban contexts strengthened her critical thinking, adaptability, and appreciation of architecture as a deeply site-specific discipline. 

Bella graduated her Architectural degree in 2023. Studying in New Zealand she sought to further her career in Australia, seeking a position at Those Architects where she has been a valuable team member since joining in 2024. Bella brings relentless energy to the studio and is passionate about creating inspiring spaces that reflect the latest advancements in sustainable design.

Bayley is a talented artist, his techniques ranging from graphics to model making, visual representation and film making. Coming from a background in cinematography, Bayley applies a unique sensibility to his work in the studio and uses his unique skill set to produce work of outstanding quality. The material Bayley produces assists the studio’s design process and is crucial in conveying conceptual ideas to clients and colleagues.