Clare Cousins Architecture and Interior Design is a Melbourne-based architecture and interior design practice established in 2005. The practice seeks to engage in a wide range of projects from one-off designs for homes and retail boutiques, to large-scale fitouts and pro bono work. Over the past five years, Clare Cousins Architecture has completed more than 200 projects, at least half of which have been interior-focused. Context and materiality are a strong source of inspiration, and we offer a unique response to each project in close collaboration with our clients. Underpinning our creative strategies is a demonstrative commitment to sustainability, longevity and value, recognised not only by clients but also industry awards and media interest. Clare Cousins Architecture has a strong belief that good design should be available to everyone and the practice actively seeks to support the wider community by working for services such as the Architect’s Bushfire Home Service, or being involved in the Australian Institute of Architects Women’s Mentoring Program.
Principle Clare Cousins
Clare Cousins has a strong architectural and interior design background, supported by diverse professional experience. During her studies, she worked for several Melbourne architectural practices, as well as two years at The Prince, St Kilda, employed by the builder during construction of the Hotel and Aurora Spa Retreat. Clare completed her architecture degree at RMIT in 2001 and then worked with esteemed national practice Wood Marsh Architecture. Clare also ran an interior design practice in her own time from 1999 to 2005, which included projects such as Kleins Perfumery and numerous residential projects.
