Award of Merit:
Kerstin Thompson Architects for Lothian Street Studio
Kerstin Thompson Architects is a multi-award-winning architecture practice, founded by Kerstin Thompson in 1994 in Melbourne, Australia. The practice is well established as a significant and innovative reference point in Australian architecture and urban design. Known for astute design thinking, KTA designs creative, meaningful and site-responsive architecture that seamlessly combines form, interior and landscape to create coherent and compelling places. Clarity of approach and sensitivity to place are the guiding principles for each and every project.
About the Project
At Lothian Street, our new location embodies our preference for subtle expression and grace. Our goal was to design a space that reflects our core principles while considering our surroundings. We foster creativity and collaboration by incorporating traditional workplace elements with a thoughtful connection to the environment. Despite a limited budget, we maximized existing resources, including the kitchen sink. Our focus was on enhancing staff well-being and creating a strong connection between people and the physical space. Bringing our team back to the office was important after a period of remote work.
Category: Place
Designers and Project Team:
Kerstin Thompson, Tobias Pond, Sarah Cooper, Grant Dixon, Laura Patterson, Maya Le Bransky, Viet Truong
Lighting Specialist: Edward Linacre Studio