At first, we stand before a land shaped by ancient lava and time — dark, twisted towers rising without clear borders, caught between the calm waters of Mývatn and the quiet might of Hverfjall. Here, the challenge is to guide visitors into a place that offers no easy welcome. There are no strong signals, no clear thresholds, only the hushed grandeur of nature’s own design. We asked: How can we honor this landscape, help others see what lies before them, and let them feel the weight of its story?

We listened to the subtle cues of wind and stone, to the folk tales murmured through old paths, and to the quiet requests of travelers who need a place to pause, learn, and breathe. Step by step, the design emerged — sunk low into the earth, out of sight at first, so that one discovers it gently, as though uncovering a secret in the land. The building protects against fierce winds, yet opens to a sweeping view: from the shelter within, visitors can watch volcano and rock formations unfold before their eyes.

Inside, each turn is shaped by care. A curved wall separates the working heart of the center from the public spaces of gathering, sharing, and wonder. Simple materials — basalt stone, warm timber, subtle glass — mirror the surroundings, ensuring the building feels woven into the place rather than set apart. Light and texture guide the way. A gallery shelters quiet stories of the past. A café and children’s corner invite lingering, laughter, and learning. At the far edge, broad windows frame a panorama where nature’s drama plays out in real time.

Finally, visitors step through, drawn toward the “Dark Castles” themselves. As they move into Dimmuborgir, the center’s role slips into the background. It has done its part — offered understanding, comfort, and a gentle gateway. The landscape can now speak for itself, and each traveler departs carrying a richer sense of what these ancient formations mean, not just in form, but in spirit.

Here, in the quiet heart of Mata do Fontelo, a small crossroads appears between unpaved paths and ancient trees. A place where nature’s whispers mingle with echoes of distant human footsteps. The question we faced: How to invite people to pause, to stand at this gentle intersection, and recognize the bond we share with the living world around us?

We began by listening. We looked closely at the woodland floor and the patterns of light that shift through leaves. We thought about the city beyond, where streets and buildings form their own intersections. Each place, large or small, is a space of meeting—people with people, people with nature, and nature with time. We wanted this installation to reflect that ongoing conversation, a reminder that every path is woven into something larger.

Our proposal rises in four simple forms — four corners that mark out a space of dialogue. Their bright, flame-colored surfaces catch and reflect the changing daylight, and glow softly at night like embers guiding travelers in the forest. Within these four points lies a moment of pause, encouraging visitors to look up and listen, to sense how trees and air, soil and birdsong, all share a quiet story older than any human tongue.

Crafted from locally sourced timber and translucent fabrics, the installation blends with its surroundings and honors the earth it stands upon. Its shape and scale echo an urban crossroads, but here the intersection is open, fluid, and alive. This is a place to consider how we live with nature and how nature lives within us. It asks us to notice the forgotten questions, to rediscover common ground, and to remember that even at a simple forest crossing, we find the world waiting, ready to speak.

At first glance, it may seem that the hills and vineyards have held this place forever, steeped in old stories and quiet traditions. But something new stirs among them now: a distillery that does not whisper, but hums with life and possibility. Here, where the Swan Valley’s gentle fields touch clear skies, we asked: How can we share the craft of gin and vodka in a way that feels both rooted and thrillingly fresh?

We looked to the land and its history — its winding river carved by time, the ancient paths of the Whadjuk Nyoongar people, and a quiet colonial heritage. Then we reached for something else: a sense of play, a willingness to twist a familiar shape until it surprises. Out of a simple shed form, we’ve coaxed a space that feels alive, tipping and bending with a spirited nod to the craft inside. It stands as both a landmark and a friendly invitation, catching the eye from afar and asking visitors to step closer, to wonder, to taste.

As guests arrive, they move from sunlight into a series of small, attentive spaces — sheltered nooks that share glimpses of copper stills, shimmering equipment, and quiet corners where botanicals wait for their next chapter. Inside, the design meanders through layers of experience: a tasting room that hints at secret flavors, an open dining terrace that welcomes laughter and lingering conversation, and a hidden nook that feels like a whispered secret between old friends.

Each choice — of shape, material, window, and angle — honors the Swan Valley’s gentle rhythms. There’s no rush, only curiosity and delight. The building’s subtle skin, its gentle twists, its warm interplay of timber and light, all reflect the brand’s spirited character: honest and ambitious, ready to challenge the ordinary. Surrounded by vineyards and distant hills, the distillery becomes a place to gather and sip, to enjoy what has always been here and what is newly made. In every tasting glass and every open door, we welcome the world to discover a story still unfolding.

At the entrance to Shenzhen’s NEXT PARK, we propose a landmark that is both a spatial guide and a symbolic threshold — an installation reflecting the park’s commitment to intelligent, digital innovation. Drawing on the ancient concept of a “spiritual fortress,” this signage stands not merely as a marker, but as a bridge connecting history, technology, and imagination.

The design takes inspiration from binary code — the basic “0” and “1” that form the building blocks of our digital world — and from classical Chinese philosophy, where yin and yang express the interplay of opposites. In these simple units we see echoes of the I Ching and of Leibniz’s foundational concepts, linking ancient wisdom with modern technology.

Arrays of slender, fiber-optic tubes form a subtle matrix, evoking circuit boards or distant constellations. Light passes through these grids like data through networks, suggesting ongoing innovation and global connectivity. By sculpting the form to echo the site’s topography, the installation harmonizes with both natural and built elements of the park.

Placed at the main entrance and extended to secondary gateways, the signage creates a unified wayfinding language. Its presence is flexible — surface textures and lighting can adapt to festivals, events, or seasonal changes. In this design, Shenzhen’s NEXT PARK gains a visual signature that celebrates the convergence of culture, technology, and future possibility.

As a Level Lead on the Allianz Stadium redevelopment at Cox Architecture, I was entrusted with overseeing the design development, documentation, and on-site delivery of the stadium’s primary public levels. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team and key consultants, my role involved translating the stadium’s vision — one rooted in global best practice, urban sensitivity, and fan experience — into constructible reality.

From refining design details and coordinating building services, to ensuring compliance with building regulations and standards, I navigated the complexities of multiple stakeholders and a dynamic construction environment. This included orchestrating alignment between teams of project architect and interior lead, engineers, contractors, and specialist consultants to maintain design integrity while meeting budget, schedule, and sustainability objectives, during the peak of the pandemic.

Throughout the process, I actively engaged with design and documentation quality reviews to ensure the execution of design intent and uphold best practice standards. By bridging the gap between conceptual ambition and practical implementation, I contributed to a built environment that enhances the stadium’s ‘fans - first’ principles, integrates seamlessly with its parkland context, and reflects the rich character and evolving legacy of this landmark Sydney precinct.

The story begins with steel — pieces of the historical channel 9 antenna that once bridged voices and ideas across the city, carrying whispers of connection far beyond what the human voice alone could reach. Now, dismantled and reimagined, these fragments find a second life, telling a new story of connection, exploration, and wonder.

In the southern skies above Australia, constellations of stars have guided and inspired for millennia. These patterns, visible even to the naked eye, are symbols of imagination and discovery, evoking tales of heroes, mythical creatures, and faraway realms. Taking inspiration from these celestial formations, the recycled antenna pieces are transformed into a series of sculptures that reinterpret these constellations on Earth.

The sculptures will inhabit a children’s playground, merging play and observation with storytelling. From one angle, the forms might suggest a hero reaching skyward; from another, a mythical beast taking shape. Each shift in perspective invites discovery, urging young minds to connect the dots in their own way. By day, the steel structures stand as bold markers, framing the sky. By night, they glow softly, reflecting the cosmos and igniting curiosity.

This is more than a playground — it’s an invitation to wonder. The constellations, reimagined in recycled steel, remind us that creativity can spark in the most unexpected places, and that even the most utilitarian structures can become stories in the hands of imagination. Here, children learn not just to play, but to dream, to observe, and to see the extraordinary in the everyday.

Amidst Melbourne’s dense skyline, where glass and steel rise in orderly lines, a new form was imagined — a single tower that defies convention. Rooted in nature, its silhouette evokes a mountain rising from foothills, its form softening into twisting roots, and its peak dissolving into the lightness of a cloud. This was the vision of Southbank by Beulah, a landmark that sought to weave the city’s energy with the serenity of its natural surroundings.

At its heart, the design asks: How can architecture reconnect us with nature in the midst of the urban world? The tower responds with a gesture both organic and monumental. At its base, a series of green foothills welcomes pedestrians, leading them upward into a “mountain village” of lush terraces and cascading gardens. Above this, the tower’s twisting wooden façade rises like roots reaching skyward. Clad in transparent glass, the structure blurs the boundaries between inside and out, embracing openness and connection.

At its pinnacle is ‘the cloud’, a cantilevered structure housing public amenities — a place to gather, dine, and observe the city from 360° views. Composed of an innovative ETFE membrane, the cloud becomes ethereal, translucent at its edges, and barely visible against the sky. By day, it softens the urban skyline; by night, it becomes a glowing beacon, embodying the dreamlike connection between earth and sky.

As part of the design team at MAD Architects, I contributed to shaping this concept through a hands-on role in massing studies, testing design options, and refining the relationship between form and function. I collaborated closely with colleagues and consultants to prepare presentations, coordinate renderings, and craft detailed physical models that brought the vision to life. Communication — both internal and external — was critical, ensuring the design intent remained clear as it evolved through exploration and refinement.

This project reimagined the possibilities of urban architecture, embedding nature’s spirit into the city’s core. Southbank by Beulah became a story of connection — between people, places, and the natural world — lifting Melbourne’s skyline into the clouds.