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.​​​
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​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.​
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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.
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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.
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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.​​​
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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.
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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.
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