Studio | Lucy Clemenger Architects

About

Lucy Clemenger Architects is a Melbourne-based architecture and interior design practice creating thoughtful, enduring and highly individual buildings and spaces across residential, hospitality and commercial projects.

Founded by Lucy Clemenger, the practice is known for a refined yet warm approach to architecture and interiors, with an emphasis on context, materiality, natural light and the relationship between buildings and landscape. We believe good architecture should feel deeply connected to its place and to the people who inhabit it.

Our work ranges from the careful transformation of heritage and existing buildings, to new houses, regional projects, interiors and boutique commercial developments. Rather than applying a particular style, we approach each project individually, responding to its history, setting and opportunities with curiosity and imagination.

Sustainability, adaptation and longevity are fundamental to our thinking. We value what already exists and look for opportunities to retain, reuse and reimagine buildings and materials, while creating spaces that are resilient and designed to last.

Our studio brings together architecture and interior design with a shared attention to detail, proportion, colour, texture and craftsmanship. We work collaboratively with clients, consultants, builders, and landscape architects, recognising that the best projects are the result of many people working towards a shared ambition.

Buildings and spaces designed to enrich daily life.

Lucy Clemenger Architects provide comprehensive architectural and interior services.

Feasibility Studies
Concept Design
Schematic Design
Design Development
Town Planning
Construction Documentation
Tendering
Contract Administration
FF&E
Interior Design
Commercial Fitout
Furniture and Interior Decoration

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Working with LCA

Working with Lucy Clemenger Architects is a highly personal and collaborative process. We take the time to understand what you need, how you want to use your spaces and how you want them to feel. Your team will guide you through what can be a complex process, providing clear advice, creative thinking and support at every stage.

From the first conversation through to completion, LCA acts as a trusted advisor and advocate. We guide you through the complexities of design and construction, helping to manage budget, programme, consultants, approvals and the build. Every project involves hundreds of decisions. Our role is to filter the options, provide considered recommendations and make the process feel enjoyable and manageable, while ensuring the original vision is carried through to the smallest detail.

Our holistic approach to architecture and interior design allows us to create buildings and spaces that feel cohesive, individual and deeply connected to the people who use them. As a client, you will feel listened to, excited and well looked after throughout the journey. The result should be more than a beautiful building or interior: it should reflect your personality and aspirations, respond intelligently to its history and context, function effortlessly and continue to bring joy long after the project is complete.

Testimonials

The purpose of building our new Cellar Door was to sell more wine, give our customers a better experience and to help showcase our beautiful site.

The design has delivered on all these points while using materials that are sustainable and locally sourced, reflecting our businesses values.

We gave LCA a comprehensive design brief but the design they came up with is above and beyond anything we ever imagined. The use of space to create both a large presence and a feeling of intimacy is often commented on.
Since opening we have tripled our visitation from 8,000 to 24,000 per year.

Polly Ritchie
Client, Delatite Winery

I first approached Lucy about a proposed renovation of my terrace house in Windsor. Whilst progressing that job, the redevelopment of a factory next door commenced which uncovered serious structural issues with my terrace. That started quite a journey, with a time pressed developer next door and some serious engineering work requiring, eventually, the complete replacement of the entire side wall of my 3-story terrace.

We are still on the journey, but Lucy and her team have been instrumental in navigating through a very complex set of planning, engineering, architectural and building requirements to rectify the structural issues which have allowed us to now move on to the renovation.

Lucy’s architectural expertise speaks for itself in the many projects she has delivered. What I have found is that this is matched by meticulous planning, a cost-conscious approach to design and a tenacity and attention to detail which enables her, and her team, to deliver in the most trying of circumstances.

Stephen Power
Client, Windsor

I have completed a number of projects and collaborated with Lucy Clemenger Architects as their chosen builder. She is a true professional who has been an absolute pleasure to work with. Her prompt and direct communication style makes projects clear and easy to complete, her flare and eye for design has made our team here at The Building and Construction Company Pty Ltd very proud of the works we have completed for her projects.

We have no hesitation in highly recommending Lucy Clemenger Architects and their services and would welcome any potential clients who would like to further discuss her previous projects.

Luke Cotton
Director, The Building and ConstructionCompany Pty Ltd

Lucy’s challenge was to contemporise the sadly dated interior of a house that was built to exacting standards in 2006. As such, there were inherent building constraints imposed on Lucy and her wonderful team. From the outset, her professionalism, attention to detail and clear documentation ensured that the project ran smoothly. Lucy was flexible when it came to suggesting options but firm when it came to the design elements that mattered. Her recommended builder was an excellent choice as they shared the same high ideals and worked very well together.

Lucy’s ability to combine her considerable architectural AND interior design skills means that we now have very appealing spaces enhanced by superb finishes, furniture and fittings. Consequently, we just really enjoy time in our home. Obviously, we would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Lucy Clemenger Architects and would be happy to elaborate further.

Simon Billington
Client

People

Lucy Clemenger
Director
BPD, BArch (Hons), ARBV, RAIA

Lucy is an experienced design Architect having worked for more than 20 years for numerous architecture practices in Australia, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Greece. Lucy worked with NH Architecture in Melbourne as a Design Director before establishing Lucy Clemenger Architects in 2016.

Lucy leads the design direction of the practice working closely with the team to develop meaningful contemporary architecture and clever solutions for our clients. She offers a personal service working closely with clients and their families to create bespoke buildings and spaces that are enduring and memorable.

Lucy has worked on a broad range of projects including large scale retail and commercial developments, multi-residential housing, high end residential projects and the design of the public realm. She enjoys collaborating with other design disciplines and trade specialists to bring the best design outcomes to projects.

Lucy is a member of The Australian Institute of Architects, a board member of the Robin Boyd Foundation and an Ambassador of the Australian Ballet.

Tilde Sheppard
Associate
MArch, BBltEnv, ARBV, RAIA

Tilde is an experienced Senior Project Architect having worked on several high-end residential projects, as well as affordable housing developments, interior refurbishments, and furniture design.

Tilde leads the delivery of LCA projects, working closely with building contractors, trades, consultants, suppliers, and our clients. Her project management, excellent communication, and problem-solving skills ensure the designs of our projects translate into carefully crafted built outcomes.

Tilde is passionate about our built environment with a focus on sustainability as a driving principle for design from both an environmental and social viewpoint. Tilde is deeply aware of the impact buildings have on their inhabitants and the environment. She strives to create homes and spaces for people to enjoy.

Tilde spent time in her early years on a building site (her father was a builder) sparking her passion for building and design which eventually led her to study architecture at universities in Milan, India, The University of Queensland, and The University of Melbourne where she obtained her masters degree.

Chelsea Telford
Architect
MArch, BArch, ARBV, RAIA

Chelsea is a graduate of Architecture with a Masters of Architecture degree from Monash University with a focus on sustainability and environmental design.

Chelsea is passionate about the role architecture and design plays in creating environmental and social resilience and is interested in the reuse and adaptation of our built environment.

Chelsea sees architecture as a vehicle for fostering relationships between people, their communities, and the place in which they live. She enjoys working on heritage renovations as well as new houses in regional Victoria, and particularly enjoys collaborating with the LCA team and clients on their projects.

With a love for drawing Chelsea enjoys the visual communication of projects and detailed design work. In her spare time, she loves travelling, cooking and fashion.

Issy Peacocke
Graduate of Architecture
MArch, BArch

Issy is a Graduate of Architecture from the University of Auckland and has experience working on residential projects at leading architecture practices in New Zealand. Issy is a creative and detail focused designer whose documentation and 3d skills are exemplary.

With a passion for sustainability and heritage conservation, Issy is interested in how an emerging generation of architects can design and alter existing buildings to create resilient and healthy environments for future generations.

In her spare time Issy can be found exploring Melbourne with her camera in hand enjoying the culinary delights the city has to offer.

Lucy Clemenger Architects acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land upon which we live, work and build. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and recognise their continual connection to land, sea and community.