Margo Studio is an architecture + design studio based in Naarm / Melbourne.
We imagine and realise architectural + design projects that celebrate real, everyday life.
margo (latin) = margin, edge, threshold
inclusive
We think good design should be for everyone. Just getting the basics right can have a huge impact on how your space feels + functions.
This is why we devised our margo go! architectural kickstart service. margo go! is suitable for all projects of all shapes + sizes, making architecture more accessible for all. We also provide interior design services for existing spaces.
collaborative
Your project is about you, not us. We see the design process as an ongoing, evolving conversation with our clients. We listen + adapt our approach to suit your project. The best outcomes result from strong collaboration between us + with builders + others.
experience + knowledge
We have decades of experience in bringing built projects to life. This inevitably requires thoughtful design, navigating tricky regulations + complex problem solving. Every project has its own complexities, + we bring strategic design thinking, pragmatism + experience to each.
care
We understand how important your project is to you. We appreciate that building is a complex + often overwhelming process. We work hard to provide support + guidance throughout the process + to help you achieve the best possible outcomes within your budget.
sustainability
The environmental impacts of the construction process, as well as the building’s future use, always underlie our thinking. Where possible, we try to repurpose/reuse/reconfigure, so that we design/demolish/build less. Longevity is important, so we want our projects to be flexible, adaptable + robust.
integrated design
We are both architects + interior designers, which means we think + design holistically. Spatial considerations, functionality, passive design principles, structure, construction methodology, materials + interior finishes are all interrelated + considered at each step of the process.
responsive design
Our design process is a response to the particular existing conditions, brief + other aspects of your project, rather than any pre-conceived style or agenda, making sure the outcome is uniquely reflective of its inhabitants + place.
design for real life
A photograph is one thing, but what really matters is how a building or space feels + functions long after the photo is taken. We want our work to provide functional + joyful settings for everyday life. Above all else, we believe good design is about getting the fundamentals right.