Our studio
Sense of Space operates as a collaborative architectural studio based in the Macedon Ranges. Silas Gibson and Anthony Dawkins are registered architects who lead the practice with a shared focus on thoughtful, place-responsive design.
Our work combines a deep respect for landscape and community with a strong interest in how space, light and material shape everyday experience.
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.
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.
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.
We acknowledge the Dja Dja Wurrung and Wurundjeri Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of this land we live and work on