News

Our Matraville Youth and Cultural Hall has been shortlisted in the Australian Institute of Architects 2025 NSW Architecture Awards in the Sustainable Architecture category.

“This year’s 137-strong shortlist was drawn from the biggest pool of entries to date, comprising 280 entries across 13 categories.”

“From transformative community hubs and cutting-edge educational facilities to thoughtfully designed homes and revitalised urban spaces, the shortlisted projects all demonstrate the profound contribution of architects to our built environment.”

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“The home is a serene retreat… punctuated by pockets of playfulness.”

We’re thrilled to see that our Waverley House has been shortlisted in the Residential Architecture – Houses (Alterations and Additions) and the EmAGN Project Award categories in the Australian Institute of Architects 2025 NSW Architecture Awards.

The renovation responds to a family’s desire for connection – to nature, home, and each other.

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We’re thrilled to have not one but two houses shortlisted in the 2025 Houses Awards in the House Alteration and Addition over 200m2 category.

House in Stanmore and Waverley House have both been chosen.

Read more here: House in Stanmore and Waverley House

Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony at the State Library of New South Wales in Sydney on Friday 1 August 2025.

We are pleased to share that 2025 Australian Interior Design Awards have shortlisted Blacktown Animal Rehoming Centre (BARC) in the Public Design Category! More details of this project are available here.

To view the awards page click here.

We are delighted to announce that our Hurlstone Memorial Reserve Community Centre has been made a Finalist in the Dulux Colour Awards 2025 – Commercial & Multi-Residential Exterior. To find out more about the awards click here.

More details of this project are available here.

In celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) we are highlighting the accomplishments, character and strengths of the women in our office.⁠
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Laurel, our Practice Manager, has an incredible attention to detail and care for the wellbeing of others – she is the reason our studio runs smoothly and is positive no matter the task at hand!⁠

Gab, our Associate Director, is instrumental in all aspects of life at SCA. From business development, management, project direction and a continual pursuit for design excellence; Gab does it all. ⁠

Charly, an Associate at SCA, is a ray of sunshine in the office. She motivates and inspires us; she is a strong leader, a generous teacher and infectiously optimistic.⁠

⁠Alexandra, Senior Project Architect⁠, is a supportive and rigorous leader. She is looked up to as a strong, talented person who readily resolves challenges.⁠

Christine, Project Architect, brings a blend of attention to detail, quirk and creative flair to everything she does. Everyone wants her on board, her construction documentation is both efficient and thorough.⁠

Paige, Project Architect, is an energetic, fun, open collaborator. She has a strong and dedicated work ethic which is evident in the high quality of her residential and public projects.⁠

Héléna⁠, Project Lead, brings clarity and precision to every project she works on. On top of that, her confidence, optimism, and collaborative spirit make her a pleasure to work with.⁠

Georgia, a Graduate, is dedicated and diligent. Her positive attitude and willingness to learn is invaluable and she is an asset across residential and public projects.⁠

⁠Steph , a Graduate, is a joy to be around. Generous with her time and technical expertise, her high standards and supportive, open-minded approach lift everyone around her.⁠

⁠Illiana, an Architectural Assistant, is valued as a positive, enthusiastic and kind person. We appreciate her contributions on our public and residential projects, and to our website and marketing.⁠

We are immensely proud of the achievement of these women and forever grateful to have them on our team. ⁠More details about these wonderful women, their projects and their careers are available here.

We are delighted to announce that Hurlstone Memorial Reserve Community Centre has been awarded Silver in both the Better Future Australian Design Awards and World Design Awards 2025.

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We are proud to share with you that Blacktown Animal Rehoming Centre (BARC) has received both a GOV Design Award 2025 and a Gold accolade in the World Design Awards 2025 in the Architecture – Public Utility category! ⁠
BARC provides state of the art facilities which challenge the public perception of shelters. It is the culmination of a decade of our research and design development.⁠
⁠More details of this project are available here.

A grove of mature native trees determined the plan of a new community hall for Randwick Council in Sydney’s eastern suburbs by Sam Crawford Architects. 

“The building sits comfortably in the existing landscape, enveloped by the stunning trees, and [is] a beacon at night when lit from within,” project architect Benjamin Chan says.

Read more about the project on Australian Design Review here >

Thank you ADR and Jessica Agoston Cleary.

“What a difference a renovation makes and with Kensington House, Sam Crawford Architects has made its mark creating a sensational family home that’s better than new.”

Read about our renovation of a 1970s red brick house on Habitusliving here >
Thanks so much Jan Henderson.

“A sensitive response to the natural environment. The Matraville Youth and Community Hall is a balanced response to the environment and the community it serves.” 

Read more on Indesign Media Asia Pacific here >

Thank you so much Timothy Alouani-Roby and Saskia N.

We are very happy to welcome graduates Georgia Browning & Kevin Luu to the Sam Crawford Architects team.

Georgia graduated with a Masters of Architecture at Aarhus Arkitektskolen Denmark, which left her full of inspiration for adaptive reuse projects, building less, but designing better. 

Kevin received his Master of Architecture from the University of Melbourne. He is moved by the sensitivities of architecture and its potential to bring meaningful change for our world. His skill in hand drawing has nurtured a sharp observational eye for detailing.

Our Scotland Island House has featured in a story on some of the most incredible treetop homes around the world.

See the gallery here >

Sam had an opportunity to participate in Monocle Radio’s Sydney pop-up recently to discuss ‘the challenges and opportunities of incorporating cultural heritage in public spaces.’ 

Listen to Sam’s discussion with Nic Monisse, Monocle on Design, here >

Our badu ngura Boardwalk in Dharawal Country / Centennial Parklands, Sydney is an elevated boardwalk giving accessibility, ecological protection and indigenous knowledge to visitors. 

It recently featured in Green Magazine issue 100. Thanks Tamsin O’Neill and Ellie Keft! 

Our Cascade Terrace was recently featured in the Spring 2024 Local Paddo magazine! Read more here >

Our Hurlstone Park community centre is featured in Elle Decoration Vietnam in a story about metal mesh in architectural shaping.

“Bringing impressive visual effects, metal mesh opens up creative potential for architectural facades with advanced assembly technology and outstanding benefits.”

See the story here >

“A dramatic conversion of an industrial space.”

Our Darlinghurst Warehouse was recently featured in HomeWorld Design. Read more here >

Wish us good luck! 

On Wednesday 6 November at 3:30-3:50pm Singapore local time Sam Crawford and Gabrielle Pelletier will be presenting our Blacktown Animal Rehoming Centre (BARC) at the World Architecture Festival in Singapore. Read more here >

The 450 international finalists present their projects live at the festival to a panel of esteemed judges and WAF delegates. Each finalist will present their project for 10 minutes to a panel of three judges, followed by 8 minutes Q&A from the jury. 

Our category “Completed Buildings – Civic & Community” also includes fjcstudio – Liverpool Civic Place; Wardle – Bendigo Law Courts; and Bates Smart – Embassy of Australia, Washington D.C. Wishing them all the best too!