Kitty Lee Architecture

Kitty Lee Architecture Sydney based architect At Kitty Lee Architecture we work collaboratively with our clients to tailor site specific design solutions.

We value quality, enduring architecture and aim to create delightful yet functional spaces that are responsive to our clients’ needs. With over ten years experience in architecture and interior projects across Sydney, Kitty brings a holistic approach to her practice. Kitty completed her Master of Architecture and Bachelor of Design in Architecture at the University of Sydney. She began her early c

areer at Pidcock – Architecture and Sustainability, a practice focused on ecologically sustainable design. Later, as an Associate at Mackenzie Pronk Architects, Kitty was afforded a broad range of skills from conception to completion of residential, commercial and public projects. Kitty also nurtured her passion for design detail by completing a Diploma of Interior Design. KITTY LEE ARCHITECTURE
NOMINATED ARCHITECT KITTY LEE
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Alamo House: It took some convincing - firstly my husband, and then council - to turn the living room into a bathroom. S...
03/06/2026

Alamo House: It took some convincing - firstly my husband, and then council - to turn the living room into a bathroom. Still no regrets, and it is even more delightful with heated floors on these cold winter days!
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Freshwater House, Before and After: The rear view of the house tells a quieter story. The changes are small, but the det...
27/05/2026

Freshwater House, Before and After: The rear view of the house tells a quieter story. The changes are small, but the details matter. The windows facing the pool were replaced with large picture windows, opening the main living areas to an uninterrupted view. The enclosed balcony, now an expanded ensuite - is barely discernible, detailed to infill the corner of the existing walls. New slimline awnings to all windows create visual cohesion and provide shading and weather protection.

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Before and After: Through the new picture window, the refurbished pool draws the eye immediately - fully retiled, with n...
27/05/2026

Before and After: Through the new picture window, the refurbished pool draws the eye immediately - fully retiled, with new fencing, a new pergola, and fresh landscaping framing the outlook. Upstairs, a previously underutilised balcony was enclosed to expand the ensuite into a generous sanctuary.

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Freshwater House was originally constructed in 2010, when stacked rendered boxes were a prevalent aesthetic. The brief c...
26/05/2026

Freshwater House was originally constructed in 2010, when stacked rendered boxes were a prevalent aesthetic. The brief called for improved street appeal, greater material variation, and resolution of longstanding water ingress issues. The project also included a rooftop extension to create a new home office, now affectionately referred to as the bird’s nest, its volume balancing the existing stair tower. The middle level was re-clad in vertical hardwood timber, echoing the new battened driveway gate. Cascading plants from the roof terrace are still to come. The house now looks refreshed, layered, warm and welcoming, befitting the beautiful interiors project completed earlier by
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Follow along this week to see how we transformed the rear of the house.

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With every heritage renovation, I spend a lot of time thinking about the threshold between old and new. It’s not just an...
07/05/2026

With every heritage renovation, I spend a lot of time thinking about the threshold between old and new. It’s not just an opening between rooms — it’s a place where a decision has to be made.

Where does that line sit, and how do I make the crossing feel considered rather than abrupt? The connection is a moment that’s either emphasised or dissolved. A visual agreement, or a deliberate tension.

No two stairs should look the same. The stair has to work hard — and it’s also one of those moments in a home where its ...
06/05/2026

No two stairs should look the same. The stair has to work hard — and it’s also one of those moments in a home where its own character can emerge.

Looking back across these projects, each one is shaped by its context. Timber balusters create a beautiful screen, a thickened wall becomes a plant ledge, concealed LEDs provide low-level lighting, a skylight pulls your eye up through a void, and a playful arch leads to a cubby for a very distinguished resident.

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Ferndale Cottage: The layout of the Ensuite was altered to allow the inclusion of a new built-in bathtub. A versatile cu...
27/04/2026

Ferndale Cottage: The layout of the Ensuite was altered to allow the inclusion of a new built-in bathtub. A versatile curved bench extends from the bath hob into the shower area to define the wet areas.
Despite the predominantly monotone selection of materials, a mix of square and finger Japanese mosaic tiles creates interest with their varying shapes and subtly contrasting gloss and matt finishes. These tiles are complemented by natural limestone floors, brass tapware, a timber vanity and a custom concrete basin. The combination of the pared-back material palette, quiet details, and natural light from the skylight over the shower work together to create the feeling of a relaxing sanctuary away from the dense urban surrounding.

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Ferndale Cottage: This kitchen is a playground of textures and colour that links the room to the garden beyond. In a sma...
22/04/2026

Ferndale Cottage: This kitchen is a playground of textures and colour that links the room to the garden beyond. In a small house on a compact site, it’s a reminder that the rooms don’t have to stop at the walls.

Spotted Gum veneer on the cabinetry ties back to the new floorboards, grounding the whole space in the same material language. The pink 3D tiles on the island are like little cushions, soft and tactile against the straight lines of the expressed timber edges. The light terrazzo benchtop and splashback with irregular pink speckles create a subtle connection without demanding attention. The thick edge of the island bench is contrasted against the thinner edge of the rear bench. The fine fluting of the triangular green 3D tiles behind the shelves adds another layer of detail. Every surface invites you to run your hand across it, each one feeling different to the last.

The success of this kitchen is the result of a client who wholeheartedly trusted the design process. What a joy it is.

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This past year has disappeared faster than all the others. Celebrating nine years of practice doesn’t quite feel real, b...
02/04/2026

This past year has disappeared faster than all the others. Celebrating nine years of practice doesn’t quite feel real, but I recently started project #50, which makes it sink in a little more…

Nine years ago, newborn in tow, I chose to build something that would adapt with my life. This meant being selective with my projects, intentional with my time, and flexible for my family. I love being a sole practitioner, but this has never felt like a solo task - I continue to work with incredible collaborators and I’m grateful for my wonderful clients who have welcomed me into their homes and lives.

A delicious palette of toasted timber, cocoa bronze, minty marble and creamy limestone. Sugarloaf Creek House is located...
30/03/2026

A delicious palette of toasted timber, cocoa bronze, minty marble and creamy limestone. Sugarloaf Creek House is located on a tricky, steep site in Castlecrag; ready for a complete interior transformation and new external living areas.

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