About

We aspire to create homes and spaces that empower people to live, adapt, and thrive in ways that suit their needs.

Our approach prioritizes careful observation, simplicity, and restraint. We believe the best architecture enhances life without competing with the beauty of the natural world. Whether it’s preserving a family cabin or housing project to suit evolving needs, we aim to retain the spirit of what makes a place special while ensuring it serves future generations.

From larger-scale housing to intimate renovations, we work closely with clients, builders, and communities to create homes and spaces that foster comfort, practicality, and connection to nature.

Background

LIAN was founded in 2020 following our award-winning entry in the State Government’s Future Homes Competition, which reimagined apartment living in Melbourne’s established suburbs. Since then, we’ve been dedicated to creating housing solutions that meet the needs of today’s society while respecting both urban and natural landscapes. We pursue this through design, research, advocacy, and teaching.

Expertise

Our expertise spans housing, social housing, urban design, commercial, and residential design. We have collaborated with state and local governments, not-for-profit developers, and small business owners. Our experience across multiple scales and sectors allows us to bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to each project, ensuring practical, creative solutions that resonate with clients and communities alike.

Contact

General Enquiries & Applications
studio@lian.com.au

New Projects

Reach out to discuss potential projects or partnerships that align with our expertise. Lets start with a call.

(ph) +61 451 606 486


We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people, the traditional owners of the land we inhabit, and extend this respect to all first nations people.

Collaborators

Panha Ekk, Cameron Gordon, Monty Balding, Matthew Tibballs, Ash Emery, Mark Ng

Copyright

Site content copyright: Lian Architects Pty. Ltd.
ABN:  96 643 075 834
ACN:  643 075 834
ARBV: 52008

Publications

2020
Urban Policy and Research, Journal Article
Beyond small lot subdivision: Towards precinct-scale medium density residential infill regeneration in greyfield suburbs

IBA, Publication
IBA - Density By Design

Press

2024
"Anglesea Cabin." The New Modernist House, Thames & Hudson

Seriously Social, Podcast Interview
Missing Middle - Getting density right

The Age, Print/Digital
Melbourne off-the-shelf apartments: See where they can be built


2023
The Age, Print/Digital,
The off-the-shelf homes the government wants people to live in

Cities People Love, Digital
Future Homes – An interview

Architecture AU, Digital
Five-building Nightingale complex proposed for Melbourne’s Brunswick

Cities People Love, Digital
Greening the Greyfields: Precinct-scale regeneration in the urban greyfields

2022
The Design Files, Digital
A Classic 1960s Australian Beach Cabin, Renovated With Soul

2021
Premier’s Announcement, Press Release
Braybrook Development The Future of Housing

Herald Sun, Print/Digital
Social Housing: Blueprint for low-rise accommodation instead of high-rise towers

The Fifth Estate, Digital
How about light, air and simplicity? Victoria’s social housing project delivers density and delight

Architecture Australia, Print
The Suburbs

Ministerial Announcement, Press Release
Future Homes delivers winning designs

Architecture AU, Digital
Replicable apartment designs win Victoria’s Future Homes competition

Teaching

2022 - 2024
University of Melbourne, Studio Leader, Infill Housing

2023
AIA SONA Student Competition, Creative Director
Reorient: Reimagining ‘Third Places’

2021
Monash University, Studio Leader, Regional Housing

Talks

2024
Urban Design Forum, Melbourne's Suburban Future (Talk/Panel)
Process, Infill Housing - Leveling the Playing Field (Talk)
MPavilion, Housing for and by Women (Talk/Panel)

2023
MPavilion, Future Homes (Talk/Panel)

2022
University of Technology Sydney, LIAN - Future Homes (Talk)
University of Western Australia, FreeSpace (Talk)
MPavilion, Future Homes (Talk/Panel)

2021
Mecca, A Home For All (Talk/Panel)
UpM Housing Symposium, FreeSpace - Future Homes (Talk)