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Mathieson Architects
201/105 Reservoir Street
Surry Hills
NSW 2010 Australia
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Mathieson Architects Profiled in Belle Magazine
The November issue of Belle magazine features a profile on Mathieson Architects, written by acclaimed design writer Karen McCartney. Titled "Sight Lines," the article explores the studio's philosophy and dedication to crafting architecture that endures.
Mathieson Belle Magazine Profile Portrait
“Mathieson’s architectural work is something of a mind map. The appreciation of their work is about their innate architectural aesthetic, where 25 years of clear choices shape precision and refinement of form, both human and contextual, resulting in buildings of measured beauty.”
Karen McCartney
In the article, founder Phillip Mathieson and architects Ariel Ophir-Verheyden and Edwina Spence discuss the studio’s approach to design. From their careful selection of timeless materials to their focus on context and form, the piece delves into the elements that define Mathieson Architects’ projects.

Highlighting a recent Sydney project, McCartney writes: “The Bondi House embodies the studio’s commitment to enduring architecture. Its sculptural forms and restrained palette create a space that feels as timeless as it is contemporary—a refuge from the distractions of the modern world.”

The feature also explores how the practice balances creative ambition with precision in execution. McCartney notes, “Mathieson’s designs are deeply rooted in a strong sense of order and spatial clarity. Each project feels like an extension of the lives it is meant to house—considered, bespoke, and enduring.”

The profile reflects on the studio’s dedication to architecture that transcends fleeting trends, resulting in homes that are as functional as they are beautiful.
Portrait by Fiona Susanto
Photography by Romello Perieira
Excerpts from Belle story by Karen McCartney