Our studio
Sense of Space operates as a collaborative architectural studio based in the Macedon Ranges.
Our core team works closely with a trusted network of interior designers, consultants and specialist collaborators to bring the appropriate expertise to each project. This approach allows us to maintain the close working relationships of a small practice while delivering the design depth and technical rigour required for complex residential projects.
Leadership
Silas Gibson — Director
Silas is a registered architect with extensive experience across residential, community and regional projects throughout Australia. His work is driven by a belief in architecture’s ability to support people, community and connection to place.
Prior to co-founding Sense of Space Architects, Silas worked extensively with Indigenous communities in both the Northern Territory and Western Australia. These experiences continue to inform his approach to architecture — emphasising listening, collaboration and a deep respect for place.
Silas works closely with clients throughout the design process, helping translate complex site conditions, planning constraints and project ambitions into thoughtful architectural outcomes.
Anthony Dawkins — Director
Anthony is a registered architect whose path to architecture began with an earlier career in music. The creative disciplines share a focus on composition, rhythm and the experience of space.
Anthony has a particular interest in the intangible qualities of architecture — how light, proportion and material combine to shape the way a building is experienced over time. He values strong client relationships and believes that thoughtful collaboration forms the foundation for meaningful and enduring architectural outcomes.
Studio team
Robbie Peirce — Interior Design
Robbie leads the interior design direction for many Sense of Space projects. His collaborative approach ensures that architectural ideas are carried through into the interior planning, materials and detailed design. Robbie is also the founder of the interior design studio Studio Tom, which works closely with our architectural team.
Rilla Healey — Architect & Interior Designer
Rilla is a registered architect with extensive experience in residential architecture and country properties. She has a strong interest in the unique site conditions and opportunities presented by rural landscapes. Rilla places a high value on the client experience and believes thoughtful design can create homes that remain relevant and well loved throughout every stage of life.
Tim Farrugia — Architectural Graduate
Tim studied architecture at the Melbourne School of Design, where he developed a strong interest in housing design, construction and socially engaged architecture. His experience includes both design and construction projects, including work within Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory.
Marnie Henderson - Architectural Graduate
Marnie studied architecture at the Melbourne School of Design, focusing on environmental sustainability, passive design and biophilia. She grew up in Bullengarook and has an affinity for forested landscapes. Marnie has a background in performing arts and greatly enjoys the collaborative creative process of architectural design.
About Us
Sense of Space Architects is an architectural practice based in the Macedon Ranges, specialising in bespoke architectural homes and carefully considered rural projects across Victoria and the ACT.
Working extensively throughout the Macedon Ranges and Regional Victoria, our studio has developed a deep understanding of the landscapes, planning conditions and environmental factors that shape building in this region. From bushfire overlays and complex rural sites to sensitive heritage contexts and established townships, we design buildings that respond thoughtfully to their setting.
Our work is grounded in a belief that architecture should strengthen the relationship between people, place and everyday life.
Architecture grounded in place
Every project begins with a close reading of the site.
Landscape, orientation, climate, views and existing vegetation all play a role in shaping the architecture. Rather than imposing a preconceived style, we develop design responses that grow out of the specific qualities of each place.
Through careful spatial planning, considered material selection and a strong connection to landscape, our buildings aim to feel calm, grounded and enduring within their surroundings.
Many of our projects are located on rural properties or in highly sensitive landscapes across the Macedon Ranges and regional Victoria, where thoughtful siting, environmental performance and robust detailing are essential to achieving successful long-term outcomes.
Our approach
Designing and building a home is a significant undertaking. Our role is to guide clients through that process with clarity, creativity and experience.
Our projects are shaped by a strong focus on spatial quality, building performance and long-term value. Passive environmental principles, durability and careful construction detailing are embedded from the outset, ensuring our buildings are comfortable, efficient and designed to age gracefully.
We use advanced 3D modelling and visualisation tools to explore ideas thoroughly and communicate design decisions clearly, giving clients confidence as the project develops from early concepts through to construction.
Ultimately, our ambition is simple: to create architecture that enriches everyday life — buildings that resonate with their owners, respond to their landscape and remain valued for generations.
Who we work best with
Our projects are typically suited to clients who value thoughtful architectural design and are prepared to invest in creating a well-crafted home.
Many of our clients are building on rural properties or complex sites across the Macedon Ranges and regional Victoria and are seeking an architectural response that works carefully with the landscape rather than against it.
We work best with clients who appreciate a collaborative design process and who see their home as a long-term investment in both quality of life and place.
We acknowledge the Dja Dja Wurrung and WurundjeriPeoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land we live and work on