We spoke to several architects regarding our project to convert a small timber framed bungalow into a generous family home. We chose Larissa as we felt she listened and understood our requirements, whilst interjecting her own architectural and design skills.

It has felt much like a collaboration with Larissa. Her experience and design aptitude are invaluable. She has held our hand throughout this process, patiently guiding us. Every obstacle has been smoothly overcome by Larissa and the various organisations that she has recommended to us [all of which work to extremely high professional standards]

We thoroughly enjoy working with Larissa.

We are thrilled with the difference the design has made to our house and daily lives. Our aim was to transform the space to become more light, warm and sociable while still retaining some of the Victorian character of the house overall. The design has achieved all those things.

The design and planning process all went smoothly and Larissa came up with a great design that maximised the space and looks seamless. Our friends and family are amazed at the transformation. Larissa also had some good contacts and we worked with the builders she knew from previous projects, which worked really well for us.

We had a good experience in what could have been a very stressful time. We are really happy in our new space!

Larissa is doing an amazing job. She is so easy to work with and listens to our ideas, even if she doesn’t agree with them, and always challenges us to think differently. The end result is that we have a fantastic design that has far exceeded our expectations. It’s definitely not something we would be able to come up with ourselves!

We love the house now, it is truly amazing. There is so much space and storage, this house tends to absorb everything. We particularly love the plywood, the lightness of the wood. We wanted clean lines and warmth in this property. And with this, we have it. It feels like a sanctuary. We just love coming home.

We spoke to loads of architects before finding Larissa Johnston. It was such a relief. She was someone you could actually talk to.

The experience you now have when you walk in our house is one of clear-mindedness, clarity and a clutter-free space. There is not a square inch of space that hasn’t been utilised -even the breathing spaces are necessary.

Everything is in the right place and we have tailored storage space for everything. It is such a nice house to live in.

‘Simple, functional and beautiful spaces for modern living’

Larissa Johnston Architects’ work in the residential sector is of exceptional quality. Spaces are calm, minimal and elegant, and the architectural detailing is meticulous and refined. A love of natural materials is evident in their projects, and gives an inherent warmth to the spaces.

Dialogue with clients throughout the design process is collaborative, thought-provoking and rigorous to facilitate carefully considered solutions to meet individual client needs.