MAKO Architecture

MAKO Architecture MAKO Architecture is a young and newly established Sydney studio specialising in single and multi-res

MAKO Architecture is a young and newly established Sydney studio specialising in single and multi-residential architecture and urban design. The studio’s dynamic, fresh approach is combined with extensive experience in the market and a strong focus and commitment to adding intelligent value to every project. The practice engages in a variety of architectural scales, from small, medium and large mu

lti residential to commercial designs and urban design projects. Whilst enjoying the challenge of this wide breadth of design, the practice also work alongside varied clients from government agencies, property developers and institutional bodies, to individual families.

Our Phase Change house is a typically modest Canberra 'Govie House' re-invigorated through a restrained (6sqm) addition ...
06/05/2022

Our Phase Change house is a typically modest Canberra 'Govie House' re-invigorated through a restrained (6sqm) addition to the footprint. This project was the recipient of the Cynthia Breheny Award at the 2018 ACT Architecture Awards:

“Subtle intervention is key to the success of this project. Phased Change House reconfigures a typical compartmentalised 1960s suburban cottage with poor connectivity to its backyard into a warm and meticulously crafted home.

An untouched entry condition disguises the new-found drama within. While the footprint is largely the same, the spaces are now light, open, and heightened by the exposure of original roof trusses over the kitchen/dining area.

A modest bay window extension that emerges out from under the original eaveline into the rear yard, holds the kitchen bench, new glazed doorways to the rear deck, and a bathing area. Generous windows have been positioned to maximise sightlines.

The muted palette of spotted gum, form ply, raw cement sheet, and grey laminate used throughout the spaces are detailed with delight and evoke homeliness. A splash of colour is delivered through deep blue pirelli rubber floors and splashbacks.

In a context where knock-down rebuild ‘forever’ homes are increasingly the norm; this project is a reminder that simple repurposing and staging can deliver exceptional, highly sustainable outcomes."
- 2018 ACT Architecture Awards Jury

Designed in collaboration with Studio Zanardo, 45 high quality social housing units for Seniors approved this week by Ca...
22/04/2022

Designed in collaboration with Studio Zanardo, 45 high quality social housing units for Seniors approved this week by Campbeltown City Council. Scheme responds to context and topography to create a large central courtyard with significant tree canopy. Buildings are walk-up typology, with external stairways and access. Dignified Address and connections, fine materials and details, high levels of amenity all working towards good living environments and strong community.

A Martin Place Moment?The story goes that it was the impressive ’side’ facade of James Barnet’s GPO that gave rise to Sy...
30/09/2021

A Martin Place Moment?
The story goes that it was the impressive ’side’ facade of James Barnet’s GPO that gave rise to Sydney’s Martin Place.

During our recent collaboration with we couldn’t resist the opportunity to respond similarly to the side of another of Barnet’s Post Offices!

The brief called for a pedestrian link through a prominent site in the centre of Parramatta. We aligned the connection to the north of the site, allowing; An open to the sky, 24H public connection; A direct line of sight through the city block; Maximum opportunity for future address and connectivity; and an impressive architectural legacy to anchor a new public place.
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Win!Design Excellence competitions invariably represent a vast amount of exertion from all involved. Our proposal for th...
29/01/2021

Win!
Design Excellence competitions invariably represent a vast amount of exertion from all involved. Our proposal for this hotel on an extraordinarily constrained site in central Parramatta was selected as the winner! It brings light, air and view into almost every part of the building a guest is likely to inhabit. Flexible ‘landscape’ levels are defined by large oculi connecting occupants to landscape beyond the city centre. Podium materiality strategy interprets nearby sand sheet geology which has protected and revealed layers of the culture and technology of the Darug people.

MAKO are currently preparing Development Application

We enter 2021 as a certified carbon neutral practice, but more crucially, with a renewed consciousness that every design...
11/01/2021

We enter 2021 as a certified carbon neutral practice, but more crucially, with a renewed consciousness that every design action we take (or do not take) conveys precious resources, impacting upon the natural environment we rely upon and love
#2021

In conjunction with JPW, our recent invited competition entry which favoured amenity, air quality and reference to place...
14/02/2020

In conjunction with JPW, our recent invited competition entry which favoured amenity, air quality and reference to place

Making places, even when the odds are stacked against us. You would hardly know that below the surface, lies immense cri...
14/02/2020

Making places, even when the odds are stacked against us. You would hardly know that below the surface, lies immense critical, active infrastructure

We are also in Canberra and so is this impersonation of if 2001 a space odyssey had a garage
14/02/2020

We are also in Canberra and so is this impersonation of if 2001 a space odyssey had a garage

Working with who did a wonderful job of making Illume, Little Bay feel lived in and loved pre-occupation
14/02/2020

Working with who did a wonderful job of making Illume, Little Bay feel lived in and loved pre-occupation

In collaboration with we have been working towards delivering more equitable access to amenity for Residents of Waterlo...
14/02/2020

In collaboration with we have been working towards delivering more equitable access to amenity for Residents of Waterloo and an authentic, evolving city

It’s our 5th birthday! We’ll be sharing five moments this evening to celebrate. Thank you to all of the clients, consult...
14/02/2020

It’s our 5th birthday! We’ll be sharing five moments this evening to celebrate. Thank you to all of the clients, consultants, friends and relatives who have become a part of the MAKO family

Front gates wherever possibleAs part of a suite of moves to activate the interface between ground floor residential and ...
11/09/2018

Front gates wherever possible
As part of a suite of moves to activate the interface between ground floor residential and public domain. hitecture 📷

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